The National Center for Education Statistics estimates that 59% of 3 to 5 year olds attend preschool. Preschool is essential for children as they develop in order for them to learn social, emotional, and behavioral skills.  Howard County’s Community Action Council’s (CAC) helps to provide preschool services for families around the county. Their mission is “to diminish poverty and enable self-sufficiency...

Starting December 2026, the automatic registration for the US Military will affect all American men between the ages 18-25. This will leave men who do not want to enlist with no legal option. The last time this happened was in 1955, 71 years ago, for the Vietnam War.  71 years ago, the Vietnam War drafted over 2.2 million men for the country’s military efforts. Many soldiers drafted did support...

In 2024, it was announced the old Columbia Flier Building would be converted into a community center named The Source. The Source will be a 65,000-square-foot building, featuring four basketball courts, a food hall, game rooms, recording studios, computers, tutoring, and more. It will also feature space for resident business and organizations to offer emergency medical, mental health, and social...