New Residents
Proud Columbians have a lot to celebrate….
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Columbia ranked #4 as the Happiest City in America according to WalletHub 2021
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Columbia ranked #1 as the “Safest city in the U.S.” according to WalletHub 2020
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Columbia ranked #1 as the “Safest city in the U.S.” according to WalletHub 2019
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“Best Educated” (adults over 25), according to the U.S. Census Bureau
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“Seventh Best School System” in the country by Forbes
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“First Among Great Public Library Systems” by American Libraries
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“Second Most Technologically Advanced Community in the U.S.” by USA Today
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“Ninth Best Quality of Life” by American City Business Journals.
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Merriweather Post Pavilion Ranked #4 out of the “Top 10 Amphitheaters in America” by Rolling Stone Magazine
Start with these top 5 resources….
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Check out our Community Services page for important telephone numbers.
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Sign up for a SeeClickFix account and get things done in Town Center and your neighborhood! From potholes to fallen trees!
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Sign up for a Nextdoor account and share with your neighbors.
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Check out the Columbia Arts Channel. Free entertainment from video to audio experiences for all audiences.
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Get your Howard County Library System card NOW and get access to seminars, ebooks, audio books, movies and enjoy a lifetime of learning.