r/ColumbiaMD • • 4d ago

October 17 -- Saturday Night Star Party at Alpha Ridge Park

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r/ColumbiaMD • • Sep 16 '26

🌸sober gals 20s of hoco october events🌸

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october events are out! please make sure to rsvp on meetup!

🌸 sober gals sunday: annapolis waterfront + shopping walk🌸

https://www.meetup.com/sober-gals-of-hoco/events/316581328/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events

a lowkey sunday activity every month! 💛

🌊 annapolis waterfront + shopping walk 🛍️
let's spend the afternoon exploring downtown annapolis! we'll start at city dock and walk along the waterfront before wandering through the cute shops, boutiques & historic streets of downtown. after we're done exploring, we'll grab lunch together! 💕

📍 meetup: annapolis city dock
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🌸sober gals: cascade falls hike🌸

https://www.meetup.com/sober-gals-of-hoco/events/316581486/?slug=sober-gals-of-hoco&isFirstPublish=true

🌸 by popular demand!!!! lets hike!! 🙂 <3🌸

🌿 cascade falls hike 💦

let’s get outside and explore one of our favorite local hikes! we’ll meet up at patapsco valley state park and make our way through the woods to cascade falls. expect a pretty trail, lots of greenery, a little creek action, and of course the waterfall at the end! 🥾🌲💕

this will be a fun, moderate hike where we can take our time, chat, take pictures, and enjoy being outside together. feel free to bring water, snacks, and shoes you don’t mind getting a little dirty!

📍 meetup: patapsco valley state park — orange grove area parking
🥾 hike: cascade falls
💧 bring: water + comfortable hiking shoes


r/ColumbiaMD • • 15h ago

Periodontist Recommendations

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I’m looking for recommendations for an affordable periodontist! I’m in Howard County, Maryland, but I’m willing to travel to surrounding areas for quality care at a reasonable price. Does anyone have a periodontist they recommend, particularly one who offers competitive pricing for periodontal treatment and dental implants? I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences and any recommendations. Thank you!


r/ColumbiaMD • • 12h ago

Low prep, green, cleaning service

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I’m looking for a periodic cleaning company that uses green/eco friendly products (family is sensitive to smells of some of the heavy ones) and won’t require extensive prep before each of their visits. We felt like for our last cleaners we were spending way too much time preparing for them. I don’t mind putting stuff away, but we had issues like fragile stuff / wooden cutting boards being put in the dish washer, jewelry getting accidentally swept away behind dressers because it was left out, etc. I’m not sure if they were just careless or if having to carefully organize and put away every little thing is normal.

So give me your recs for a cleaner that can make sensible decisions like not putting trash bags in the recycling bin or throwing away a cloth bag full of wrapped presents because it is mistaken for trash!


r/ColumbiaMD • • 1d ago

Soup Dumplings

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142 Upvotes

There’s movement at the old Chicken & Whiskey space


r/ColumbiaMD • • 1d ago

Where can I meet other 22-30 year olds in this city?

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What activities are popular for people around this age range. I recently graduated college and I'm wondering where I can find people my age range since I've graduated.


r/ColumbiaMD • • 22h ago

Just bought a house and needing lawn care and housekeeping

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Howdy all, I just bought my first home over in Jessup and I’m going to wait until the spring to buy a lawn mower. So I’ll need some lawn care for the next couple of weeks. The total area is about an acre with a couple of raised garden beds.

I live alone so additionally I would like to get a housekeeper/cleaner to come by maybe every 2 weeks while I’m at work indefinitely(this will be my first time having a housekeeper so I’m not sure how it works). Only caveat is I’ve got a dog, she’s super docile and won’t be an issue at all. The house is 1700 sqft. 4bd/3ba.


r/ColumbiaMD • • 16h ago

Arrest in Columbia?!

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Does anyone know what happened near the Columbia Mall? I saw like 6 police cars on the side of the road right when you get off the Columbia Town center exit . There was a white car being stopped and all its doors were open. I saw a women who looked like she was in handcuffs talking to the police and a few other women were there too. Were they stopped for possession drugs or something?


r/ColumbiaMD • • 1d ago

Illuminate Maryland D5 County Council Forum!

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Illuminate Maryland is so excited to invite you to our LAST election forum of the 2026 midterm season for Howard County Council 5!

As the only contested County Council seat this November between Cat Carter (D) and Ryan O’Connor, you will be able to hear the candidates’ perspectives right before polls open, and this is probably your LAST chance to hear from both the candidates in the same room. 

📆Tuesday, October 20th, 2026
⏱️6 to 7:30 PM
📍Glenwood Branch Library, Pindell Room

Scan the form on the flyer or click on this link: https://forms.gle/4LKWgLuF9tWFAGBj7, to RSVP or just walk in. We hope to see you there!


r/ColumbiaMD • • 1d ago

Your Middle School Student’s Schedule Is Going To Change

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If you believe music, Art, PE, social studies, science, world language should be fundamental to middle school education, you need to know what’s coming down the pike from the Maryland State Department of Education to Howard County. Join and spread the word. Now’s the time for action.


r/ColumbiaMD • • 2d ago

Planes lower than usual?

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Why is the BWI flight traffic lower than usual right now? My husband and I noticed how much louder it is from our home in Elkridge so we went outside and they’re much lower than usual.


r/ColumbiaMD • • 2d ago

Ravens live watch party at the Lakefront this Sunday! They're also gonna have the Marching Ravens, Poe the mascot, and the Ravens cheerleaders!

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r/ColumbiaMD • • 2d ago

Best Garden center during holidays?

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I’ve asked a few people about this, and they look at me like I’m crazy, but does anyone else remember how awesome garden centers used to be around Christmas when we were kids? I remember what felt like endless rooms filled with Christmas villages, little trains, Christmas trees, ornaments, and all kinds of decorations.

Does anyone know of a garden center that still does this? I’m honestly willing to drive anywhere in Maryland.


r/ColumbiaMD • • 2d ago

good dinner spots

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I’m looking for a good dinner spot for me and my partner specially moderately priced as we are both young! We are cat sitting so just looking for a nice place.


r/ColumbiaMD • • 3d ago

Scared out of my mind this evening - little girl on pink bike in Wilde Lake

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Today my heart almost stopped when I almost hit a girl riding her bike. I was stopped at the stop light at Twin Rivers and Trumpeter Rd. The light turned green and the crosswalk had the stop sign. She sped across the crosswalk on her pink bike with no helmet on. It was getting a little dim (around 6:45pm). The car to the left of me was blocking visibility so I didn’t see her coming and almost hit her. I would estimate she was 8-10 years old, with a pink bike, African American, with long braids. I was so shaken up and called the non emergency line so that if they saw her riding around they could intervene. I hope a neighbor who knows her or parent sees this so they can teach bike safety. I don’t want this little girl to get hurt.


r/ColumbiaMD • • 3d ago

Black Flag Brewing May Close Nov. 30 if Its Sale Falls Through

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r/ColumbiaMD • • 3d ago

Why allow construction road closure on lane to 29 south when the main 29 south exit is already closed for months?

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56 Upvotes

This morning was just my breaking point with this. Who allowed this? It's morning rush hour and both exits out of town are blocked! I could see if it were an emergency to do the single lane work overnight or at least in midday off peak hours. But this morning the line was backed up all the way to the mall.


r/ColumbiaMD • • 4d ago

Need help identifying a park/trail

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Last year I took a hike in western Howard County, it was probably in the Patuxent River State Park system but I'm not certain of that. I'd like to go back and explore some more but I don't remember what the area was called and I've never been able to find it on the map again.

Not far in along the trail there was a row of abandoned and crumbling buildings covered in graffiti and riddled with bulletholes. I thought I took more pictures but this is the only one on my phone. The parking area was at a sharp bend in the road and could only hold two, maybe three cars max.

Please let me know if you know where this is!


r/ColumbiaMD • • 4d ago

Marlon Paul Exposes Himself On Path Around Columbia Lake

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r/ColumbiaMD • • 3d ago

🦷 FREE Dental Services 🦷

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I am a Dental Hygiene student looking for patients to help me complete my clinical requirements. I need your help to graduate and achieve my dream of serving our community as a Dental Hygienist in the future.

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r/ColumbiaMD • • 4d ago

verizon service along this stretch of broken land pkwy

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r/ColumbiaMD • • 5d ago

Lake Elkhorn Today

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r/ColumbiaMD • • 5d ago

Lost dog found

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To everyone helping find a lost tan dog running along Cedar Ln. Thank you. He has been found and is safe. Thank you so much everyone for everything for your help!


r/ColumbiaMD • • 5d ago

What kind of hornet is this? These things are all over my fig plant. Never seen this species before.

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r/ColumbiaMD • • 6d ago

To all my luxury car driving neighbors

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Costco in Elkridge has premium fuel for regular prices