Josephine Grace Gay, 7, "Touched the Lives of So Many"

The parents of Josephine Gay, who was born in Howard County, remembered their daughter who was killed in the Sandy Hook school shooting on Friday, Dec. 14.

Home Invasion Second in Three Days

Three men reportedly barged into a Columbia residence and held a man and woman captive in their family room.

6 Howard County Liquor Stores Cited for Selling to Minors

Five of the liquor stores were in Elkridge.

Folly Quarter Named Blue Ribbon School

The middle school is one of just six in the state to earn the national designation.

Route 40 Traffic Patterns to Change Wednesday

The Maryland State Highway Administration is planning to route traffic back onto the Patapsco Bridge after two years of renovation work.

'I Can't Explain How I Feel,' Teen Sentenced in Lawyers Hill Road Collision

Dale Audet may spend 18 months in jail for his involvement in a deadly collision in Elkridge.

Thank You!

Patch readers made a real difference in helping to save nearly 350 dogs this year.

Oklahoma Men Plead Guilty to Holiday Inn Meth Lab Charges

The two men pleaded guilty to being involved with a methamphetamine lab inside an Elkridge hotel room.

Police: Pit Bull Puppy Stolen in Columbia Home Invasion

Police said three masked men stole cash and Nike shoes as well as the puppy in the armed robbery.

This Columbia House Could Win $100,000 for Local Schools

This Durham Road home is one of the 24 finalists in Patch’s Deck the House contest. Vote now to help this entry win $100,000 for Howard County schools.

Columbia Circus School Invites You to Explore Your Inner Clown

Former Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey clown opens Center Ring Circus School in Columbia.

Mental Health Takes Center Stage in Sandy Hook Discussion

Despite concrete knowledge about the mental health of Adam Lanza, or what it would mean, a conversation has arisen in Howard County and across the nation about access to care.

Nordstrom Rack to Open Columbia Location

The discount division of the well-known department store will open at Columbia Crossing.

Ulman Says He Would Support Assault Weapons Ban

Howard County Executive said he'd also support restrictions on magazine size.

CA to Add New Gym at Former Rouse Company Headquarters

Columbia Association announced Monday they would build a gym on the lake level of the iconic downtown building.

Schools Cautious As Post-Sandy Hook ‘End of World 2012’ Rumors Circulate

Howard county schools are asking students to be responsible on social media.