Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced new initiatives in his state of the county address, including a new flag, pool and ice rink.
Numerous Howard County employees were recognized recently after being named award winners in the 2023 Employee Awards Program.
Howard County was recognized for its efforts to openly share government spending activity with taxpayers and high financial standards.
Thirteen individuals have been named to the Howard County Trial Court Judicial Nominating Committee.
Volunteers are needed to serve on Howard County's Commission on Aging. The deadline to apply falls on Sept. 22.
A former Howard County Department of Public Works employee has been awarded almost $1M by a jury in a racial harassment trial.
Anyone interested in serving on Howard County's Cemetery Preservation Advisory Board should apply online by Aug. 25.
Volunteers are needed to serve on Howard County's Design Advisory Panel. Apply by Aug. 25 to be considered for a spot.
Attend an informational meeting Aug. 10 to discuss a pond repair project in Ellicott City that also will bring the pond into compliance.
A new online system has been launched for Howard County residents to more easily apply for seats on county boards, committees.
Howard County residents interested in serving on the Advisory Board for Consumer Protection should apply online by July 7.
Howard County Executive Ball has named a new planning and zoning director and administrator of the office of community sustainability.
Howard County has earned a record-setting 51 achievement awards from the National Association of Counties.
The Howard County Council has unanimously approved a $2.16B budget for fiscal year 2024, which includes historic funding for education.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball rolled out his proposed FY24 operating budget, which includes numerous new initiatives.
A residents budget hearing for the fiscal year 2024 cycle will be March 13 at 6 p.m. Residents can tune in virtually.
Howard Co. has received a AAA credit rating from all 3 bond rating agencies: Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investor Services, Standard & Poor's.
Architects, urban planners and landscape architects should apply by Dec. 30 for a spot on the county's design advisory panel.
Volunteers are needed to serve on Howard County's personnel board. The deadline to apply is end-of-the-day Friday.
The general election on Nov. 8 features several races for the Howard County Board of Education.
Get to know Sean McCurdy, candidate for Howard County Council District 1, in this Patch candidate profile.
Get to know Rich Gibson, candidate for Howard County state's attorney, in this Patch candidate profile.
Get to know Linfeng Chen, candidate for Howard County Board of Education, in this Patch candidate profile.
Howard County has earned a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association.
Volunteers are being sought to serve on Howard County's Administrative Charging Committee. The application deadline is Sept. 16.
The award is earned by agencies that demonstrate a commitment to procurement excellence, Howard County officials said.
Volunteers are needed to serve on Howard County's Adult Public Guardianship Review Board.
Volunteers are being sought to serve on Howard County's Commission on Aging. The deadline falls on Aug. 26.
Allan Kittleman has entered the race for county executive against 4 other candidates. He held this office from 2014 to 2018.
Jacky McCoy is running for Howard County Board of Education. Patch has the answers.
Hank Boyd is running for Howard County Council District 4. Patch has the answers.
William H. Campbell is running for County Council District 3. Patch has the answers.
A public planning meeting about a water main rehabilitation project will take place July 6 In Howard County.
A public meeting to discuss the Guilford Road sidewalk improvement project will be held Thursday at 5 p.m. in Jessup.
Two pond projects in Howard County, scheduled to begin in September, will be discussed at a public meeting Wednesday.
Howard County has received a record-setting number of awards from NACo, the most of any Maryland County.
A Commission has been tasked with reviewing a report about the history surrounding the namesakes of public facilities and spaces in HoCo.
The Howard County Human Rights Commission seeks student volunteers to serve on the commission for a 1-year term starting July 1.
Howard County officials have released a new financial report they describe as easier to use by residents.
Howard County's environmental sustainability board seeks new members to serve. The deadline to apply is April 22.