02-15-2024 Howard - Flipbook - Page 4
CONTENTS
Mark Hiles of Sykesville, paints a scene from Parking Lot F during Paint It! Ellicott City. Artists take to the streets of Historic Ellicott City to participate in a
plein air event. PHOTO BY JEFFREY F. BILL
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WELCOME
Getting to know Howard County
11 MAP
Finding your way around
48 DINING
Readers’ favorite restaurants
12 COMMUNITIES & HOUSING
Neighborhoods to call home
54 HEALTH CARE
Resources for a healthy lifestyle
24 GOVERNMENT
Meet our public servants
58 RECREATION
Spectators and competitors
stay busy
26 BUSINESSES & JOBS
Places to work
28 EDUCATION & SCHOOLS
A look at local learning
32 50 PLACES TO TAKE THE KIDS
Best bets for family fun
42 BEST BETS
20 not-to-miss events in 2024
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46 ARTS
Stars shine on county stages
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62 RELIGION
Worship in a variety of ways
64 SENIORS
Retired, but not retiring
66 SHOPPING
Convenience, unique finds
and lots of bargains
ON THE COVER:
Josh Langeland of Abingdon
and his daughter Addison
move to the music during
SpringFest in Old Ellicott City
on April 15, 2023. PHOTO BY
BRIAN KRISTA