Routing issues, insufficient preparation and a lack of drivers led to a rocky first week as students returned to Howard County public schools in August. At the Howard County Public […]

George Berkheimer, Senior Writer
Clyopatra Winery and Vineyard expands
Clyopatra Winery and Vineyard of Laurel has announced plans to open a boutique shop inside the city limits of Laurel. The new location will be located at 24 C Street […]
Md. flower growers aim for sustainable floristry
Fresh flowers lift spirits and brighten the home and office, so what’s not to love? The answer depends on provenance. That little celebration of nature in the foyer nook or […]
Absence of data complicates Maryland’s direct care crisis
A lack of data is complicating efforts to understand and address chronic home medical care and services workforce shortages in Maryland. Digital edition This item appears in the September 2023 […]
Federal grant will help Autism Hiring Program expand in Md.
Congressman John Sarbanes, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, joined Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen in July to deliver $440,000 in federal funding to support the Autism […]
Legal cannabis issues: bogarted revenue, workplace anxiety
Adult-use recreational cannabis became legal on July 1, but the debate surrounding it is far from over. Digital edition This item appears in the September 2023 issue of The Business […]
Maryland Cycling Classic returns
The Maryland Cycling Classic, America’s top ranked professional cycling event, returns to Baltimore on Sept. 3. This year’s event builds on the success of last year’s race and is expected […]
HCEDA’s revised strategic plan nearly complete
The last Strategic Plan adopted by the Howard County Economic Development Authority in 2017 was supposed to carry the organization through this year. Digital edition This item appears in the […]
USRA’s exoplanet discoveries demonstrate machine learning usefulness
A team of scientists and astronomers from Universities Space Research Association in Columbia, the SETI Institute and NASA announced the discovery of 69 new exoplanets in May. Digital edition This […]
Sunday Morning Coffee rides a bold growth wave
Like a lot of children, Savannah Mitchell staged elaborate coffee and tea parties for her dolls and siblings. Digital edition This item appears in the August 2023 issue of The […]