The holidays often bring an increase in overspending and overindulging, which can be tough when nearly 22% of U.S. adults report binge drinking in the past month and the average household carries more than $10,950 in credit card debt. To take a lighthearted look at where certain costly or risky behaviors are more common, the personal-finance company WalletHub released its annual “Most and Least Sinful Cities in the U.S.” report.
The personal-finance company WalletHub today released its report on the Best & Worst Cities for Women in 2025, as well as expert commentary, to identify which U.S. cities provide the strongest overall conditions for women. Columbia, MD (Howard County) came in ranked first overall in the country.
The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) has announced that Merriweather Post Pavilion is now accepting Mobile Driver’s Licenses (mDL) and Mobile IDs for age verification, making it one of the first concert venues in the nation to adopt this innovative technology.
Pupatella in Columbia (Howard County) proudly holds the distinction of being the only establishment in the entire state certified by the prestigious Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN). Pupatella was established in 2007, originating from the vision of Enzo Algarme, who relocated from Italy to the United States to pursue medical studies. What began as a small food truck in the Ballston neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, quickly became a massive success and has since become a beloved destination for enthusiasts of authentic Neapolitan pizza.
The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) is seeking public assistance in identifying an individual and vehicle involved in a hit-and-run incident that occurred in Howard County.
Howard County Government and Police have announced the closure of Main Street in Historic Ellicott City as a result of significant rainfall and reports of water beginning to flood the roadway.
With summer approaching and a labor shortage leaving many employers looking to hire, the personal-finance website WalletHub took an in-depth look at 2025’s Best Places for Summer Jobs, with nearby Columbia, MD coming in ranked 2nd in the country.