In Howard County, Ball And Kittleman Are Not Hugging Anymore

“Did Ball and His Staff Knowingly Break the Law?” reads an item under the news section of Kittleman's campaign website.

Howard County Election 2022: Early Voting Begins Oct. 27

Early voting starts Thursday and runs through Nov. 3. Marylanders can request a ballot to be returned by mail or dropbox.

Howard County 2022 General Election: Guide To Candidates, How To Vote

The deadline for voter registration for November's general election is Tuesday, Oct. 18. Here's what Howard County voters need to know.

Book Review: Her Hidden Genius

Woman scientist discovers the structure of DNA in the 50s

HoCo Becomes 1st County In Nation To Be Designated LEED Platinum Community

Howard County has become the first county in the nation to be designated as a LEED Platinum community.

2022 American Rescue Plan Annual Report Released By HoCo Executive

The 2022 American Rescue Plan annual report has been released by Howard County Executive Calvin Ball.

Harris, McMahon Win Party Nominations In Howard County Sheriff Race

Two candidates faced off unopposed for the position of Howard County sheriff, nabbing their party's nomination in the primary election.

Kittleman, Ball Rematch Likely In Howard County Executive Race

Five candidates ran for Howard County Executive while 13 eyed 5 County Council seats. Kittleman and Ball pulled ahead in their race.

Close Race Among Candidates In Howard County School Board Election

Eight candidates ran for two open at-large seats in Tuesday's primary elections. Here are the preliminary results.

Teen On Ballot For Primary Election, Seeks Position With Committee

A 17-year-old can be found on the ballot this election year as he seeks a spot on the Howard County Democratic Central Committee.

Candidate Profile: Monique Richards Running For School Board

Monique Richards is running for Howard County Board of Education. Patch has the answers to your questions.

Howard County School Board Election: 2 At-Large Seats Open On Board

Primary elections are July 19. See who is on the ballot for Howard County Board of Education.

Howard County Election: Council, Executive Races

Primary elections are July 19. See who is on the ballot for Howard County executive and the County Council.

Howard County Sheriff Election: Harris, McMahon Vie For Office

Primary elections are July 19. See who is on the ballot for Howard County sheriff.

Book Review: The Great Experiment: Why Diverse Democracies Fall Apart

.. . . And How They Can Endure

HoCo Executive, Council, School Board Elections: See Who's Running

Primary elections are approaching on July 19. See who will be on the ballot for Howard County Executive, Council and the board of education.

Early Voting Centers Open Thursday In Howard County, Find One Near You

Early voting centers will open Thursday at five locations across Howard County. Anyone eligible to register to vote can vote.

Prestigious Award Given To Howard County's Emergency Program

Howard County's OCEM/EOC manager training and certification program is the only formalized program of its kind at the local level in MD.

Book Review: A Tale of Two Cities, YA edition

Read it again for the first time! Suspense, adventure, crime, and more.

Nominations Accepted For Howard County Human Rights Commission Awards

Nominations are being accepted now through Aug. 14 for the 2022 Howard County Human Rights Commission Awards.

$2B Operating Budget, $378M Capital Budget Approved For Howard County

The Howard County Council has approved the FY23 operating budget and capital budget. Discover where the money is going to be spent.

Volunteers Needed To Serve On Howard Co.'s Multimodal Transportation Board

Individuals are needed to serve on Howard County's multimodal transportation board. The deadline to apply is May 13.

Individuals Needed To Serve On Howard County's Commission For Women

The seats of one general member and one student member are needed to be filled on Howard County's Commission for Women.

Volunteers Needed To Serve On Howard County's Planning Board

Individuals residing in District 1 are needed to serve on Howard County's planning board. The deadline is April 22.

Four Men Face Charges In February Shooting In Howard County: Police

Four men face charges related to a February shooting in Howard County that injured a suspect and two bystanders, including a child.

Howard County Government: Continued COVID-19 Recovery A Priority As Howard County Ends State Of Emergency 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball emphasized a roadmap to recovery today as he lifted the local State of Emergency.

State Of Emergency Lifted, Progress Highlighted By HoCo Official

The state of emergency has been lifted in HoCo. During a news conference Tuesday, County Executive Ball highlighted the progress made.

Howard County Government: Howard County Seeks Members For Police Accountability Board

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking members for the County's Police Accountability Board. The deadline to apply is Friday, Ma ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Expands Critical Live Where You Work Program  

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced the expansion of the Live Where You Work (LWYW) program.

Howard County Government: Howard County Executive Ball Seeks Members For Animal Matters Hearing Board

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking applicants interested in serving on the Animal Matters Hearing Board. The deadline to app ...

Howard County Government: Snowden River Parkway Sidewalk Extension Project To Begin

Howard County construction project to connect an existing sidewalk along a portion of Snowden River Parkway in Columbia, is expected to ...

Book Review: The Forgotten 500

The Untold Story of the Men Who Risked All for the Greatest Rescue Mission of World War II

Howard County Government: Columbia Named 2nd Happiest City In America

Only city on the East Coast in the top 25

Howard County Government: Howard County Executive Ball Announces $76 Million Bond Sale

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced today that a total of $76 million Public Improvement (CPI) and Metropolitan District bonds ...

Howard County Government: Man Killed In Argument Outside Jessup Bar

Howard County police are investigating an overnight shooting death in Jessup

Howard County Government: Police Investigating Fatal Collision In Elkridge

One person was pronounced dead at the scene.

Bonds Sold To Help Officials Pay For Upcoming Projects In HoCo

Howard County officials have sold $76M in bonds to help pay for upcoming projects including a new elementary school and high school.

Howard County Government: Howard County Releases Spending Affordability Advisory Committee Report For FY 2023 

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball released the Spending Affordability Advisory Committee's (SAAC) Report for the Fiscal Year 20 ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Ensures Broadband To 85% Of Unserved Households

Transformative initiative delivering reliable internet connection to nearly 600 households

Howard County Government: Man Charged With Human Trafficking For Operating Prostitution Business From Columbia Apartment

The suspect is being held without bond at the Howard County Detention Center.