Jess Nocera

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Howard County Reporter at The Baltimore Banner

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Howard students are being redistricted again. Parents are upset.

1 week ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Jess Nocera

The air was growing tense as parents and community members shuffled into the media center at Burleigh Manor Middle School in Ellicott City. The discontent had been building on social media all day. “We have to unite and fight this as redistricting equals criminal child abuse,” one commenter wrote in a popular local Facebook group, urging neighbors to call and email school board members.
7 Things to do in Howard County, from a Columbia block party to a wildflower walk

1 week ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Jess Nocera

We’re only a few days from June, which means summer is basically here. Fingers crossed, the constant rain will disappear from the weather forecast so we can all get outside and enjoy the countless summer events all around the county. Here’s what’s on deck for the week ending Wednesday, June 4. Exploring Columbia on Foot10 - noon ThursdaySpend your morning exploring Columbia’s lakes, streams, woodlands and wildlife.
Police investigating double fatal shooting in West Baltimore

1 week ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Jess Nocera

A man and a woman died early Monday morning from gunshot wounds in West Baltimore, according to police. Baltimore Police at approximately 1:23 a.m. Monday morning responded to a report of shots fired in the 1700 block of Pennsylvania Avenue in Upton. Police found the 27-year-old man and woman, whose age was not released, “suffering from apparent gunshot wounds,” according to a news release. Authorities did not immediately identify the victims.
Two dead in weekend pile-up on I-70 in Frederick County

1 week ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Jess Nocera

A multi-vehicle crash over the weekend on Interstate 70 in Frederick County left two dead, according to state police. At 4:10 p.m. Sunday, state troopers responded to a traffic crash near Exit 62 on I-70 in New Market. The driver of a BMW SUV traveling westbound had rear-ended a box truck, sending the truck across the center median and striking a tractor trailer, which was traveling eastbound, state police said.
Senior awards at Howard County schools changed this year — and Trump had a role

1 week ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Jess Nocera

James Obasiolu was looking forward to receiving awards in front of his peers graduating from Atholton High School. But, thanks to a directive from President Donald Trump’s administration, his school couldn’t present some of those accolades. His scholarships from historically Black fraternities and sororities were among a number of senior awards left out of Howard County Public Schools ceremonies this year.
Howard County Council OKs budget that partly covers school board's request

2 weeks ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Jess Nocera |Lillian Reed

Facing steep cuts in federal and state funding, the Howard County Council on Wednesday passed a $2.35 billion operating budget that trims millions of dollars in spending while providing about half of the new dollars the school board said it needed to balance its budget. The school board had asked County Executive Calvin Ball to include $107.3 million above what the county is legally required to contribute in his fiscal year 2026 budget proposal.
Lack of progress on ‘iconic’ Columbia lakefront library concerns some officials

3 weeks ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Jess Nocera

When Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced plans for a stunning new library along Columbia‘s lakefront, he called the project “a giant leap for our future.” But two years later, the project seems to be moving ahead in baby steps. The state committed $10 million for a new library at the lakefront location, and the Howard Hughes Corp. agreed to build it on land that it owned overlooking Lake Kittamaqundi.
7 Things to do in Howard County, from Wine in the Woods to foraging

3 weeks ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Jess Nocera

Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day (when there aren’t as many fun outdoor events in Howard County). The rainy weather isn’t slowing down the countless possibilities to get outside over the next seven days, whether you bike from work, sip on vino at Wine in the Woods or go foraging. But, maybe pack a raincoat and bring an umbrella, just in case. Check out those events and more through Wednesday, May 21. Bike from Work Day 4-6 p.m. FridayThe Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one.
Howard County executive proposes additional $14.5 million for school system

3 weeks ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Jess Nocera

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball filed emergency budget legislation Monday to provide up to $14.5 million in additional funding to the school system for the coming fiscal year. If approved by the County Council, the emergency legislation would allow for the county to spend one-time funds from its policy reserve on recurring school system operating expenses.
Howard County issues health alert after sewage overflow in Columbia neighborhood

4 weeks ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Jess Nocera

Howard County officials issued a precautionary health alert Friday after nearly 1.3 million gallons of sewage overflowed in a Columbia townhouse community this week. The county’s Department of Public Works was first notified of a potential sewage overflow behind 9405 Watchlight Court at noon Wednesday, the Health Department said in a news release Friday.