Vanessa Atterbeary captured the majority of votes for county executive while Marcus Harris led the race for sheriff in unofficial results.
A judge blocked leaders' efforts to halt construction on the proposed Elkridge ICE facility. Now leaders want to impose new tax rates on it.
The letters' mailings last week coincide with the 25th anniversary of an anthrax-laced letter mailed to the then Senate Majority Leader.
New legislation expands tax credits for child care centers to as much as $10K and a tax credit of $2,500 for 128 retired employees.
Here's where to find drop boxes, polling places and how to register to vote in Howard County.
Howard Co. residents now can report the activity of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers via an online form.
Three County Council members voted to remove the chair of the Howard County Board of Appeals following a closed meeting between the trio.
Former state Delegate Vanessa Atterbeary won the Democratic race for county exec while 5 County Council members have captured a seat.
Voters will whittle down the pool of candidates by casting their ballots in Maryland's primary election on Tuesday. Here's who is running.
Get to know Ryan O’Connor, candidate for Howard County Council District 5, in this Patch candidate profile.
Get to know Shamieka Preston, candidate for Howard County Council District 4, in this Patch candidate profile.
Get to know Arinze Ifekauche, candidate for the Harford County Board of Education, in this Patch candidate profile.
Get to know Regina Clay, candidate for Howard County Council District 4, in this Patch candidate profile.
Voters on June 23 will whittle down the pool of candidates at the primary election. Here's who is running.
Get to know Linfeng Chen, candidate for the Howard County Council District 4, in this Patch candidate profile.
The second hearing for Howard County's fiscal year 2027 budget will be virtual March 3. Residents can sign up to testify online.
For 2026, Howard County again ranks among the top two percent of counties nationwide to earn the AAA ranking.
Here's what's open and closed Monday for Indigenous Peoples' Day 2025 in Howard County.
Officials announced a partnership between the county, the public school system and Howard Community College to produce solar energy.
The community can attend a public meeting that highlights a planned project to stabilize an eroding stream bank along Wheatfield Way.
Howard County leaders announced a draft plan designed to end homelessness within the next five years.
A handful of Howard County government buildings will be closed this week for Energy Savings Days.
Volunteers are needed to serve on the Howard County Planning Board, specifically in District 4.
An increase in youth violence in Howard County has led leaders to create the Youth Engagement Strategy Council.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has unveiled the new flag that will represent the county moving forward.
More than 76 percent of Americans earn less than $150,000 annually, according to the latest figures. Here's what capping taxes means for MD.
Volunteers are needed to serve on Howard County's pension oversight commission. The deadline to apply is March 14.
Howard County leaders will host a federal workers forum Tuesday night to discuss the buyout proposal from the Trump administration.
The community can attend a meeting about the Temora Manor stormwater management pond that needs repaired.
Apply by Dec. 20 to earn a grant available to Howard County nonprofits and churches wanting to improve safety and security measures.
Howard County has partnered with ethical hackers at HackerOne to prevent damage from cybercriminals.
The county has received $5.8M in federal funding to help redevelop three Howard County mixed-income housing communities.
Voters have made their selections for members to serve on the Howard County Board of Education. Check back for updated results.
The Maryland general election is on Tuesday. Check your candidates and polling place in Patch's Howard County voter guide.
The 2024 Employment Awards honors employers and employment professionals who value disability inclusion and advance equal opportunities.
Voters on Nov. 5 will elect members to the Howard County Board of Education, along with president, U.S. Senate and U.S. House.
The public is invited to attend a meeting Oct. 17 to learn more about proposed bike lanes along Thunder Hill Road.
MD and HoCo will plant 32,800 trees on roughly 82 acres of state land in the county. This project will be the largest voluntary planting.
In his annual State of the County address, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball said a "bolder, brighter future" lies ahead for the county.
Nine candidates are running for five open seats on the Howard County Board of Education. Meet candidate Andre Gao.