Howard County Government: County Executive Expands Opportunities For Local Business

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball signed an impactful Executive Order(link is external) (EO) today establishing new rules for awarding ...

Howard County Government: Public Health Advisory: Howard County COVID-19 Transmission Reaches Substantial Level

The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that the COVID-19 community transmission in Howard County ...

Howard County Government: Transformative Complete Streets Improvements Coming To Guilford-Oakland Mills Road Intersection

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball shared Complete Street improvements that will begin this month at the Guilford and Oakland Mills Roa ...

Howard County Government: Police Investigating Fatal Single-Vehicle Collision In Fulton

The driver and sole occupant was pronounced dead at the scene.

Howard County Government: Howard County Office Of Community Sustainability To Host Public Meeting On Plumtree Branch Stream Restoration ...

The County's Office of Community Sustainability will hold a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, August 24th to discuss plans to stabilize ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Leaders Promote Back To School Vaccine Incentives And COVID-19 Safety

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball was joined by local leaders and community members to promote vaccinations for students headin ...

Columbia-Area Unemployment Rate Worsened In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Howard County Government: Howard County Plans $8 Million In Parks And Playground Improvements

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced $8 million to improve local parks and playground infrastructure.

Howard County Government: Police Offer Reward In Harriet Tubman Building Break-In

Anyone with information is urged to contact police at 410-313-STOP or HCPDcrimetips@howardcountymd.gov.

Howard County Government: Howard County Highlights $11.7 Million In Rent Assistance Funding Available To Residents

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball highlighted the $11.7 million in the Emergency Rental Assistance Program grant from the U.S. ...

Howard County Government: County Executive Ball Names Anju Bennett To Lead Office Of Human Resources

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has announced the appointment of Anju Bennett as Administrator for the Office of Human Resources, ef ...

Coronavirus Transmission 'Moderate' In Howard County: CDC

Cases are spiking across much of the U.S., triggering the CDC to recommend expanded mask use.

Howard County Government: Police To Kick-Off National Night Out Tonight In East Columbia

Twenty community parties planned county-wide.

Howard County Government: Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Seeks Applicants For Commission On Disabilities

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking applicants, specifically those who have a disability, are relatives of a person with a di ...

Howard County Government: How To Prevent Sextortion

With the increased amount of time most children are spending online, Howard County police are reminding parents to monitor their childre ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Leads Maryland In Vaccination Rate Among Eligible Population

Howard County continues to lead Maryland with more than 85% of its eligible population at least partially vaccinated and more than 80% f ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Government Buildings Reopen To Public

Howard County Government buildings are now fully reopened to the public. Face coverings should be worn by anyone who is not vaccinated, ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Announces 2021 “Community Sports Hall Of Fame” Induction Class

Howard County Recreation & Parks unveils the name of the six newest inductees of its Howard County Community Sports Hall of Fame.

Howard County Government: Police Ask For Information In Unsolved Murder Of Mother And Baby One Year Ago

On the anniversary of the death of Rabiah Ahmad, investigators offer reward up to $30,000.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Howard County

A new analysis found more than 6 million nationwide are behind on rent, owing a total of $23 billion.

Howard County Government: Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Seeks Applicants For Historic Preservation Commission

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is currently seeking applicants interested in serving on the Historic Preservation Commission. Appli ...

Members Sought To Serve On HoCo Historic Preservation Commission

The deadline to apply for a seat on Howard County's Historic Preservation Commission is Aug. 13.

Howard County Government: Howard County Is First Maryland Jurisdiction With 80% Of Eligible Residents Fully Vaccinated

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced(link is external) that 80% of eligible Howard County residents are fully vaccinated ...

Howard County Government: Ellicott City Traffic Circle Patching Project To Begin

A Howard County construction project to mill and resurface the roadway at the Homewood Road, Folly Quarter Road and Sheppard Lane traffi ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Secures Land For Elementary School In Turf Valley

Today, County Executive Calvin Ball announced the acquisition of land for the future elementary school site in the Turf Valley development.

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

A Howard County construction project to install a temporary asphalt sidewalk between 9325 Snowden River Parkway and Berger Road, connect ...

Howard County Government: Howard County To Host Public Meeting On Ellicott City Safe And Sound Progress

Howard County Government will be hosting a public meeting on Ellicott City flood mitigation projects on Monday, August 2nd from 6:00-7:3 ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Joins Coalition To Support Pandemic Recovery Food Access, Broadband Expansion In Elkridge

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and officials from several of Howard County's largest government and nonprofit human service organiz ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Executive Ball Files Emergency Legislation To Extend Outdoor Dining

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announces the introduction of emergency legislation to extend outdoor dining until November 15, 2021 ...

Howard County Government: Local Man Arrested In May Deadly Shooting In Columbia

The suspect is charged with first-degree murder and assault, and numerous weapons violations.

Howard County Government: Dayton Bureau Of Highways Facility Stormwater Management Project To Begin

A Howard County stormwater management construction project to install of curb and gutter, repave pavement and make improvements to the e ...

HoCo Breaks Ground On Transformational Solar Project Under PPA

Per Howard County's power purchase agreement, the county will pay a per kWh rate for the electricity generated by the solar energy system.

Howard County Government: Howard County Fire Chief William Anuszewski Announces Retirement

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced that Department of Fire and Rescue Services Chief William G. Anuszewski to retire on Augus ...

Howard County Government: Groundbreaking On Maryland's Largest Solar Power Purchase Agreement In Howard County

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball was joined by state and local officials for a historic groundbreaking on the first of 11 tran ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Department Of Public Works To Host Public Meeting On Old Montgomery Road At Tamar Drive Roundabo ...

The Department of Public Works will hold a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, July 21st, to discuss the future construction of a full ...

Howard County Government: Two Charged With Murder In June 11 Homicide

Both suspects were arrested on July 14 in District Heights.

Howard County Government: Howard County Officials Unveil New Circuit Courthouse

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, State, and local officials cut the ribbon on the new Howard County Circuit Courthouse. The 2 ...

$39M Health Fund Deficit Erased 2 Years Early By Howard Schools

Howard County Public School's $39M health fund deficit will be eliminated this fiscal year, which is two years early, officials said.

Howard County Government: College Avenue Tree Removal To Begin

A Howard County project to remove two large white oak trees in the vicinity of 3877 College Avenue in Ellicott City, is expected to begi ...

Howard County Government: Carrigan Drive Outfall Stabilization Project To Begin

A Howard County construction project to stabilize approximately 255 linear feet of stream between 9945 and 9949 Carrigan Drive in Ellico ...