The American Institutes for Research (AIR), one of the world’s leading behavioral and social science research organizations, has agreed to acquire Columbia-based IMPAQ, a global policy research, analytics and implementation […]
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Howard expands PPE supply, dashboard data updated
Howard County has worked with other jurisdictions to place bulk orders of personal protective equipment (PPE), accessed the strategic national stockpile, and received many donations, including supplies from Howard Community […]
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Howard County Farmers’ Markets to open
Howard County Farmers’ Markets announced opening dates and logistical changes to allow safe operation. Many of the markets will be drive-thru only, with some offering booth pick-up. Additionally, vendors booths will […]
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Tectonix tracks movement to monitor virus path
A Columbia company that interprets cell phone data is tracking human movement and the spread of coronavirus. Tectonix is getting information “to policy makers, state regulators and public health experts […]
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Howard bond sale nets lower interest rates
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced that a total of $255,470,000 of General Obligation, Metropolitan District and refunding bonds were priced and sold via a negotiated sale. Refunded bonds are […]
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Howard fortifies contact tracing efforts
The Howard County Health Department has designated 35 staff as Contact Tracing Investigators to track the spread of COVID-19 and prevent community spread. The Health Department aims to nearly double […]
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Howard offers mental health resources
Howard County is compiling mental health resources and support for residents amid the COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home orders. The county has been keen on raising awareness and providing more mental […]
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Micro weddings offered at Historic Oakland
Historic Oakland, in Columbia, wants to accommodate engaged couples who want to have a wedding and still be safe – so its staff will be offering micro weddings when businesses […]
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HCPSS names principal and teachers of the year
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has announced its 2020 winners for Principal of the Year and Teachers of the Year. Nancy Thompson of Talbott Springs Elementary School was […]
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KLNB sells Ellicott City medical building for $9.35M
KLNB has announced the sale of North Ridge Professional Center, in Ellicott City, for $9,350,000. Don Schline, Craig Morrell and Brad Berzins of KLNB’s Investment Sales Team represented the seller, […]