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: 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 ...

Howard County Coronavirus Transmission 'Moderate': 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: 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: 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 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: 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.

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.

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

Many in the Elkridge area behind on rent. A national eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday.

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 ...

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: 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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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 ...

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: 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: 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: 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 ...

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 ...

Unemployment Rate Worsens In Elkridge Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Howard County increased recently.

Howard County Government: Howard County Housing Department Now Accepting Moderate Income Housing Unit Applications

An inclusionary zoning program, the Department of Housing and Community Development's Moderate Income Housing Unit (MIHU) program offers ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Hosts Nation's Largest Youth Cricket League Tournament 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball hosted the opening ceremony for the 8th annual National Youth Cricket League (NYCL) tournament.

Howard County Government: Howard County's 4th Of July Celebration Will Offer COVID-19 Vaccines

County Executive Calvin Ball and Howard County Recreation & Parks announced this year's July 4th fireworks celebration at the Lakefront ...

Howard County Government: Police And Fire Departments Urge Residents To Be Safe Around The July 4th Holiday

Ground-based sparklers are illegal in Howard County.

Howard County Government: Howard County Will Host Public Meeting On Historic Courthouse Redevelopment

Howard County Government will be hosting a public meeting to discuss the potential redevelopment of the Historic Ellicott City Courthous ...

Howard County Government: Howard County To Offer COVID-19 Vaccines At Merriweather Concerts This Season

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced COVID-19 vaccinations will be available to Merriweather concert attendees this season.

Howard County Government: Baltimore Man Charged With Murder Of Ex-Girlfriend In Columbia

Jawon Stanford Ferguson, 38, of North Curley Street, is charged with first- and second-degree murder and a weapon violation in the June ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Government Closings On July 5th In Observance Of Independence Day Holiday 

Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter, 50+ centers and Alpha Ridge Landfill will be closed in observance of the Indep ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Police To Direct Some Non-Emergency 911 Calls To Mental Health Experts

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced the Howard County Police Department (HCPD) and Grassroots Crisis Intervention Cente ...

Howard County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Elkridge area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.