With the long, hot and humid summer days, it’s hard to believe that the new school year is just over the horizon. The unstructured...

How do we talk about our bodies in front of kids? And what if we’re not always happy with the way we look? Annie...

Schools typically host tryouts for their sports teams in August, so now is a great time for your young athlete to prepare if they...

LELJBC's "Packed with Purpose” Community Event 2026 Aug. 1, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Columbia Living Exactly Like Jesus Baptist Church (LELJBC) plans to support students in...

Building Woodland Fairy Houses Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. | Woodstock Kids ages 10 and younger can build their own fairy houses using natural materials like...

"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m. | Columbia “Weird Al” Yankovic is beloved by adults and kids alike for his...

Trips to the pool, swimming, cookouts and hot sunny weather make summer a great time to enjoy food with family — especially Maryland’s famous...

Thank you, readers, for participating in our annual Readers’ Choice poll. We’ve counted your ballots, and we’re pleased to unveil the results of your...

Dulany Reeves Dent grew up in Wilmington, Delaware, with her older sister and supportive parents who stressed that “family is everything.” In college, Dent...

Median home cost: $327,331 Population: 36,781 Families (Ages 0-17): 24% 11 Area Playgrounds 10 Shopping centers Top Schools: The Chatsworth School (Reisterstown), Lyons Mill Elementary School, Deer Park Elementary...