Howard County Government: Howard County Bikeshare Pilot Program Ending; Planning Underway For Next Generation Of Transportation

A bikeshare pilot program that provided fitness-friendly transportation in Columbia and Ellicott City is coming to an end this month, as ...

Howard County Government: President Joe Biden Praises Howard County For Meaningful Use Of American Rescue Plan Funding

Today, President Joe Biden acknowledged Howard County(link is external) for its use of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding to support edu ...

Howard County Government: County Executive Ball Signs Legislation To Create Police Accountability Board

New Board will establish critical independent oversight, makes misconduct complaints public

Howard County Government: Howard County Department Of Public Works To Host Public Meeting On Montevideo Road Relocation Project

Howard County's Department of Public Works Transportation and Special Projects Division will hold a public meeting on Thursday, February ...

Howard County Government: Police Update Feb. 13 Non-Fatal Shooting In Columbia, Offer Reward

Police are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information in the case.

Howard County Government: Howard County Department Of Public Works To Host Public Meeting On Scottswood Court Pond Repair Project

Howard County's Department of Public Works' (DPW) Stormwater Management Division will hold a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, March 8t ...

Howard County Government: Police Investigating Non-Fatal Shooting In Columbia

Both victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information is asked to call 911.

Howard County Government: County Executive Orders Flags At Half-Staff In Honor Of Ellicott City Volunteer Fire Department Chief Ralston

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced that all flags at County buildings will be flown at half-staff in honor of Ellicott ...

Howard County Government: Howard County's Food Scrap Collection Program Will Now Reach More Than Half Of All Households

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced a major expansion of the county's food scrap curbside collection program.

Wolves Ice Hockey Team Holds Skating Benefit on Tuesday, Feb. 15

Admission to Color Burst Ice Rink benefits Columbia Community Care and includes raffle for 4 club seats to Capitals-Hurricanes game

Howard County Government: Howard County Executive Ball Seeks Public Members For Personnel Board

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking applicants from the general public interested in serving on the Personnel Board. The dead ...

Howard County Government: County Executive Ball Supports Expansion Of Local Public Campaign Finance System

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball expressed strong support for expanding Maryland's local public campaign finance system, and thanked ...

Howard County Government: Complete Streets Design Manual Approved By County Council

The first Howard County Complete Streets Design Manual was approved by the County Council last night, making Howard County one of only s ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Continues To Lead Maryland In Vaccination Rates

Howard County is leading the state in vaccination rates.

Howard County Government: Howard County Government Closings For Presidents' Day On February 21st

Howard County Government offices, 50+ centers, courts and animal shelter will be closed in observance of the Presidents' Day holiday on ...

Howard County Government: Police Investigating Fatal Shooting In Columbia

The male victim was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Howard County Government: Hudson Branch Sewer Stabilization Project To Begin

A Howard County construction project to stabilize an exposed public sewer at a stream crossing located in a wooded area off Frederick Ro ...

Howard County Government: Howard County State's Attorney's Office & HCPD Announce Indictment Of Man On 133 Counts

Grand jury indicts Washington, D.C., man in auto theft, burglary and vehicle break-in cases.

Howard County Government: Howard County's Belmont Manor & Historic Park Named WeddingWire 2022 Couples' Choice Award® Winner

First recognized in 2019, this award recognizes Belmont's continued commitment to offering excellence in quality, service, responsivenes ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Executive Announces Submission Of American Rescue Plan Quarterly Report, Shares Community Survey ...

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced the submission of the County's quarterly American Rescue Plan (ARP) Project and Expe ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Executive Lifts Mask Mandate

County Executive Calvin Ball today signed an Executive Order(link is external) immediately lifting the mask mandate in Howard County.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Elkridge Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Howard County and across MD.

Howard County Government: Victim In Jan. 19 Shooting In Columbia Dies; Police Increase Reward

Police are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information in the case.

Howard County Government: Howard County Bucks Nationwide Trend With Decreasing Opioid Deaths And Overdoses

Launches innovative transport partnership for opioid patients

Howard County Government: Howard County Breaks Ground On 6th Cricket Pitch

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today broke ground on the County's first designated youth cricket pitch at Lake Elkhorn Middle Schoo ...

Howard County Government: Evergreen Advisors Investment Firm Reverses Course; Recommits To Howard County

Evergreen Advisors, a middle market Investment Bank and Corporate Advisory Firm with offices in Columbia, MD and McLean, VA, signed a lo ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Executive Ball Seeks Members For Consumer Protection Advisory Board

Application deadline is Friday, February 11

Red Cross Offers Amazon Gift Card For Blood Donations: Upcoming Drive Near Elkridge

There's a Red Cross blood drive being held near you.

Howard County Government: Transformational Howard County Age Friendly Action Plan Approved By AARP

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced that the AARP has approved the Howard County Age-Friendly Action Plan, a transformat ...

Howard County Government: County Executive Ball Names Tracy Rezvani To Lead Office Of Consumer Protection

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced today the appointment of Tracy Rezvani as Administrator for the Office of Consumer Protection.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Elkridge Area

See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Howard County and across MD.

Howard County Government: Ellicott City Safe And Sound Stream Debris Clean-Up Initiated After High Winds

Recent winter weather events led to Ellicott City Safe and Sound's stream debris inspection today.

Howard County Government: Howard County Executive Ball Seeks Applicants For Public Works Board

Deadline to apply is Friday, February 11th

Howard County Government: Howard County Executive Ball Seeks Input For Transportation Funding Priorities

Office of Transportation to hold virtual public meeting on January 27th

Howard County Government: Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Seeks Student Member For Recreation & Parks Advisory Board

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is currently seeking a student applicant who is interested in serving on the Recreation & Parks Advi ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Recognizes Emergency Management Volunteer Of The Year

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the Office of Emergency Management today awarded the Emergency Management Volunteer of the Year ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Statement On Citizens' Election Fund

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball released the following statement regarding the Citizens' Election Fund and Council Bill 6.

Howard County Government: Police Investigating Non-Fatal Shooting In Columbia

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

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Elkridge Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Howard County and across MD.

Howard County Government: Howard County Agrees To $16.1 Million For Public Education Bonuses

All full-time employees will receive a $1,800 bonus and part-employees receive a pro-rated bonus