North Laurel/Savage
- Angela Latham Kozlowski
- 5 days ago
- 4 min read
Local news covering the North Laurel, Savage, and Scaggsville areas
New Route 1 Corridor Campus Will Benefit Families in North Laurel, Savage, and entire county
In late September 2025, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC) President Tracy Broccolino broke ground on CAC’s U.S. Route 1 corridor campus. Located at 7525 Montevideo Road in Jessup, the campus will feature a co-located 12,000-sq-ft. food bank and a 6,000-sq.-ft. early childhood education center to serve children six months to pre-K. While the campus will serve residents across Howard County, the new location will increase access to critical services for families in the Elkridge, Jessup, Savage, and North Laurel area—one of the county’s highest-need areas, as more than a third of CAC’s clients live along Route 1. The new location is set to open in early 2027.
Roadway Resurfacing Coming to North Laurel
Howard County plans to resurface approximately 86 miles of roadway in 2026 to improve safety and infrastructure reliability. Major roadways planned for resurfacing during this project include the following North Laurel roadways: parts of Gorman Road, Johns Hopkins Road, Hammond Parkway, Graeloch Road, and surrounding streets. The county has invested more than $52 million in road resurfacing over the past five years.
Howard County Food Pantry Offered Extended Hours in Late 2025
The Howard County MultiService Center (MSC) Food Pantry, located at 9900 Washington Boulevard, Suite I, in Laurel, extended its hours of operation in November and December 2025 to meet increased demand stemming largely from the longest-ever federal government shutdown. The MSC offers pre-packaged “grab and go” food bags, diapers, and toiletries. Howard County residents in need can visit the MSC Food Pantry in person or phone during business hours, at 410-313-0220 (voice/relay), to schedule an appointment.
Drama MaMa Bookshop Opens at Historic Savage Mill
Founded by Alisa L. Brock, Drama MaMa invites visitors to explore the art of bookbinding, journaling, and creative expression through hands-on workshops like Wine & Bind and family-friendly crafting sessions. According to their website, “[W]e believe in the written word. Whether these written words come together in order to pass down priceless information or simply to keep us organized as we go about our day, we know that there’s magic in every stroke of your pen. So whether you are embarking on a new journey, creating a world that’s all your own, planning a better tomorrow or just being mindful of today, [w]e’re here right along with you.” Visit dramamamabookshop.com for more information.
New Restaurant Coming to Savage
The Business Monthly reported in November 2025 that Kechy Pizza Co., a Baltimore-based restaurant chain that blends Mediterranean flavors with traditional classic pies, will open its third location—in Savage, on the former site of Ma’s Kettle. No timeline for opening was given, due to the need for significant kitchen renovations. Samira Shuruk, a spokesperson for Kechy’s, was quoted as saying, “The focus at Kechy’s is on high-quality ingredients, and our managers become co-owners. The business model encourages healthy, happy employees and customers.”
Upcycled Hits Pause Button
The owners of Upcycled in Columbia recently announced plans to cease projects at the end of 2025. A non-profit that opened in 2021, Upcycled converted plastic refuse into usable objects such as picnic tables or benches. The owners indicated on their website that, “While we will not be officially closing, we will be pausing our activities as we take time in the new year to reflect and determine what the future will hold for our organization.” The statement went on to say, “Together, we have achieved something remarkable. Since our founding, we have upcycled and donated over 10,000 pounds of plastic into benches, picnic tables, garden beds, and other community resources. Much of this success is thanks to our incredible partners, including the Community Ecology Institute, the Youth Climate Institute, and the Howard County Public School System—especially the dedicated teachers and students who helped bring our programs into schools and made collections possible.” The announcement about the pause included news that Upcycled was set to make its “largest single-site donation to date: eight benches and four picnic tables for Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center.”
Emilia’s Acrobatics & Gymnastics Athletes Garner Awards in Pan American Championship
Five competitive trios from Emilia’s Acrobatics & Gymnastics (EAGC), located on Maier Road in North Laurel, recently competed at the Pan American Acrobatic Gymnastics Club Cup 2025 competition in Puerto Rico. All five excelled at the event, bringing home medals. The results of the competitions, as reported on Facebook, were:
13–19 trio:
Juli, Carmelle, Aubrie: 1st place all around
12–18 trios:
Brooklyn, Maya, and Ayana: 1st in balance, dynamic, and combined
Kerri, Ashlyn, and Natalia: 2nd in dynamic and combined, 3rd in balance
11–16 trios:
Bryanna, Ariana, and Ava: 1st place all-around
Natalie, Layla, Bella: 2nd place all-around
According to EAGC’s website, “[a]crobatics, or acro for short, is a complex sport comprised of dance, lifts, throwing/balancing skills, and tumbling elements, all performed to music for about two minutes. This sport has several categories you can compete in, including pairs, trios, and quads.”
Angie Latham Kozlowski is a staff writer and member of the Board of Directors for the Laurel History Boys. In addition to her investigative reporting, her articles frequently spotlight Howard County.
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