Columbia man wins $50K lottery prize after mom urges him to play
A Howard County man walked away with a $50,000 windfall after taking his mother’s advice to try his luck with the Maryland Lottery’s Bonus Match 5. The Columbia resident, who rarely plays,…
Woman Arrested After Assault on Columbia Avenue
CUMBERLAND, Md. — A woman was arrested on Friday afternoon after allegedly assaulting an individual on Columbia Avenue, according to the Cumberland Police Department. Police responded to the 600 block of Columbia…
Columbia Exec’s Apartment Attacked by Pro-Hamas Vandals With Paint and Crickets
NEW YORK, NY — Early on Thursday, a group of individuals engaged in an act of vandalism at an apartment building located at the intersection of Orange and Henry Streets at the…
Columbia Mall Teen Shooting Victim Identified, No Suspects
COLUMBIA, MD – Howard County police have updated their ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting at Columbia Mall, identifying the victim as 17-year-old Angelo Little from Columbia. The incident occurred near the…
Non-Fatal Shooting Incident in Columbia Under Investigation
COLUMBIA, MD—Howard County police are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred late Wednesday night in Columbia, which resulted in a non-life-threatening injury to an 18-year-old male. The incident took place around…
Columbia Resident Wins Trip to Marco Island in Florida
COLUMBIA, MD – Anthony Cassort 2nd, an Army veteran from Columbia, is looking forward to some rest and relaxation with his wife after winning a trip to Marco Island, Florida. Cassort was…
Toddler Shot and Killed in Accidental Gun Discharge in Columbia
COLUMBIA, MD — Howard County Police are conducting an investigation into the tragic death of a 3-year-old boy, resulting from an accidental shooting inside a home on Harpers Farm Road in Columbia…
New York City Drops Charges Against Nearly All Columbia University Protesters
Manhattan prosecutors dropped charges against almost all of the protesters arrested for occupying several campus buildings and participating in an encampment at Columbia University on Thursday. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office…
Armed Robbery Arrest on Columbia Road
ROXBURY, MA—A Dorchester man was arrested early Wednesday morning after committing an armed robbery on Columbia Road, according to the Roxbury Police Department. Jose Ramirez-Martinez, 38, was apprehended by officers from District…
Columbia Man Arrested for DUI
Columbia, PA — Mackenzie Lester Paris, 27, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol on May 3 at approximately 12:45 a.m. The incident occurred in the 100 block of South…
Nearly Half of Columbia and City College Protest Arrestees Unaffiliated with Schools
NEW YORK, NY — Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Edward A. Caban highlighted new details regarding recent protests at Columbia University and The City College of New York (CCNY). Following arrests…
NYPD Confirms Accidental Discharge by Cop During Columbia University Public Safety Detail
NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department has confirmed an accidential gunfire discharge by one of its officers during the public safety detail to remove violent and hostile protesters…
Alvin Bragg Silent On Whether Pro-Palestinian Protestors Who Occupied Columbia University Will Face Charges
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg did not say Wednesday whether he would prosecute protestors who broke into and occupied Hamilton Hall at Columbia University. Bragg, who is currently prosecuting the case against…
Columbia Urges Professors To Consider Canceling Final Exams, Moves Testing Remote
Columbia University announced Wednesday that professors should consider making exams optional or forfeiting them altogether as the school has been rocked with escalating protests, according to the Columbia Spectator. Police arrested over…
Ivy League Protester Humiliated in News Interview Gone Wrong
NEW YORK, NY – An anti-Israel protester who sought “humanitarian aid” for those who forcibly occupied a building on the campus of Columbia University appeared nonplussed when questioned by reporters. The protesters…
Professional Agitator Idenfitied at Columbia Protest by New York City Police
Activist Lisa Fithian Dubbed “Professional Agitator” Amid Columbia University Protest NEW YORK, NY— The New York City Police Department confirmed tonight that a well known professional agitator, also known as a protest…
Radical Pro-Hamas Protesters Forcibly Try to Remove Jewish Students at Columbia
New York, NY – An incident at Columbia University has underscored the persistent threat of antisemitism that continues to plague not only academic institutions but our society at large, especially during the…
There Are No Safe Spaces for Jewish Students At Columbia as AOC Supports Pro-Hamas Protesters
Protecting Academic Freedom: Condemning Harassment on University Campuses Recent events at Columbia University highlight a disturbing trend that threatens the very foundation of academic freedom and inclusivity. It’s essential to address the…
Columbia University president takes heat at congressional antisemitism hearing
By Gabriella Borter (Reuters) – A U.S. congressional committee on Wednesday accused Columbia University’s president of failing to protect Jewish students on campus, echoing accusations leveled against three other elite university leaders…
Columbia Nurse Wins $50K in Pick 5 Lottery
COLUMBIA, MD – A Howard County nurse, affectionately known as “Roxie,” has claimed a $50,000 top prize in the Maryland Lottery’s Pick 5 game, marking her largest win to date. This victory…
Columbia County Bookkeeper Charged with Attempted Grand Larceny
HILLSDALE, NY – Donald Pierro, a 70-year-old resident of Hillsdale in Columbia County, faces charges of attempted grand larceny among others, following his arrest on Friday, March 22. Greene County Sheriff’s Department…
Teenager Identified as Victim in Columbia Townhouse Fire
COLUMBIA, MD – Police have named 15-year-old Katie Chase as the victim of a fatal fire that occurred last night in Columbia. The Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS)…
Suspect Arrested in Columbia Homicide Case
COLUMBIA, MD – Howard County Police have successfully apprehended Corey Conaway, 41, of Columbia, in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on February 8. Conaway faces charges of first- and second-degree…
Columbia Man Faces Charges for Ghost Gun Manufacturing and Sales
Columbia, NJ – Joseph Palumbo Jr., a 33-year-old man from Columbia, NJ, has been arrested on charges of unlawfully manufacturing and selling firearms without serial numbers, known as ghost guns. The arrest…
School Bus Overturns in Columbia, Four Students Injured
COLUMBIA, MD – A distressing incident occurred in Columbia when a school bus carrying students from Hammond Middle School overturned. Howard County police are currently investigating the single-vehicle collision that took place…
Victim in Columbia Weekend Shooting Dies at Hospital
COLUMBIA — Howard County police announced a $5,000 reward for information regarding the Jan. 21 shooting on Snowden River Parkway, which has now resulted in the death of a Virginia teen. Natanael…
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