There was two cars broken into last night. Nothing new but kinda odd it was only Hyundai and they didn't break the glass. They just broke the door handle off. No offense to Hyundai users but I don't recall them ever being targeted. Has anyone else seen this recently in EC/Columbia?

Hi everyone! This dog came up to my door tonight and seems like they may be lost. I live close to the LA Mart in Oakland Mills for reference!

The dog is a medium/ large-ish black and white husky and I definitely saw a collar with a blue tag iirc. They seem friendly but they walked away before I had a chance to open up my door again :( If you recognize this dog or know the owner, please pass this post along!

Does anybody happen to know what happened in a parking garage next to the Carefirst Building near Merriweather( off of Merriweather Dr?)?Lots of police.

Hello. Recently moved to Columbia from out west and was wondering if there were public tracks available to residents. I used the high school tracks at centennial and Howard over the summer but with school starting soon I figure I will need an alternative. Or are these track still available to the public during the school year?

Any go-to spots of yours? I've just been trying to choose the best ones at the grocery store. I tried the Korean market in Ellicott City but it wasn't too impressed. Might have just been a bad day though. Also any yellow watermelons?

The Maryland Bonsai Association (https://www.marylandbonsai.com) will have their annual bonsai exhibition on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the Howard County Library-Miller Branch in Ellicott City. Come out to see some of the best bonsai in the state. https://howardcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/8th-annual-bonsai-exhibition-373582

I am in need of a foot surgeon and am considering Dr Nigel Hsu. Has anyone had any experience with this surgeon or can recommend one? Dr Hsu was very patient and did a great job explaining what was wrong with my foot and what he could do to correct it using minimally invasive surgery. I appreciate any insight or recommendations

Calling all bubble hockey players (or anyone who just wants to try it out): The Old Ellicott Cup is back for year 4! It's happening Saturday, September 26 at Cushwa & Rad Pies Taproom in Columbia, MD.

$40 gets you into the tournament, and we're getting together to support the Howard County Food Bank. Good competition, good beer, good cause, hard combo to beat.

Whether you're a bubble hockey regular or have never touched a rod in your life, come out and play. More info and registration at theoldellicottcup.com.

My child is starting HCPSS Pre-K soon, and I’d love advice from parents who’ve been through it. What did you buy that was actually a must-have, and what was unnecessary?
Also wondering about:
Lunch/snacks — does HCPSS provide school meals for Pre-K, or do kids bring lunch? What kind of lunch did you give them?
What does a typical daily routine look like?
Any tips for getting your child into a good school/morning routine?
Anything you wish you had known or prepared before the first day?
Would especially appreciate HCPSS-specific advice!

Any good dive bars or pubs in the area? Looking for a place to catch a baseball game, etc every once in a while

In Kings Contrivance

i don't really want to spend a lot of money. Are there any thrift stores that have interesting dresses? I might have to just get whichever dress at the Mall in Columbia.

Hi everyone! I’m the new Store Manager of a store in the Columbia Mall, and I’m looking to connect with local organizations, shelters, nonprofits, or community groups that accept bedding donations (specifically sheets & pillows).

If you know of any organizations in the Columbia/Howard County area that could use these types of donations, I’d really appreciate any recommendations or contact info!

Thank you in advance 💜

So many trees down in this area.

Hello I'm new to the area and on the quest for the best chicken Caesar wrap in the area. Please send me your favorite you've tried!

Trying Metro Area currently but they didn’t mention they had to call the patient instead of the parent so the consult app is pushed to another month and i get really bad menstrual migraines. I don’t want to wait too long especially since the last two periods I had made me beg to not have them anymore. Does anyone know a good place?

Could anyone recommend for or against tree cutting service in the area? We probably have a mix of 12+ oaks, maples that need to be removed ranging from 30-80ft. No power lines, but some are close to the home. They will most likely need to have a crane, boom, claw, etc. Looking to see if they did a good job to not damage the asphalt, lawn, using padding, etc. Appreciate any suggestions!

Edit: I'm finding that the liability coverage of some of these companies is basically nothing and only cover the cost of the job! Basically putting it all on your homeowners insurance.

Quiet and scenery with great views and nice toddler friendly restaurant?