Allana Haynes

3 weeks ago | baltimoresun.com | Allana Haynes

Anna Schuster spent most of her childhood training pound puppies for 4-H competitions at the Howard County Fair. However, after experiencing a life-altering health scare, causing her to use a wheelchair, she is now in need of a service dog. The Columbia native, 26, began training puppies for competitions at eight years old.

3 weeks ago | baltimoresun.com | Allana Haynes

Muskoya said he hopes his book will encourage children to read. "I wanted to inspire children around the world, even those with access to books, the value of reading because reading can open doors to many things," he said.

3 weeks ago | baltimoresun.com | Allana Haynes

With more than 100 locations across the country, it has 24 locations across the state, including in Annapolis, Baltimore, Columbia, Ellicott City and Elkridge and has plans to open a location in Westminster.

3 weeks ago | baltimoresun.com | Allana Haynes

Hoff said more than 5,000 visitors attended the festival last year, which he attributed to the good weather that allowed visitors to spend time outdoors enjoying the flowers and taking pictures.

4 weeks ago | baltimoresun.com | Allana Haynes

By Allana Haynes Hosted by Ellicott City Partnership, attendees will have the opportunity to create with the Howard County Arts Council, Howard EcoWorks, Patapsco Valley 4-H Club and Robinson Nature Center, interact with live reptiles from CMC Exotics, learn about pollinators from the Howard County Beekeepers and meet players and their mascot from Ellicott City's semi-pro soccer club, DMV Elite FC.