Howard County Government: Swearing-In Ceremony Held For Fire Chief Louis Winston

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and members of the Howard County Council participated in the official swearing-in ceremony fo ...

Howard County Government: Staying Safe On The Roads And Shopping This Holiday Season

What police will be doing -- and what you can do -- to ensure a safe holiday season.

Ellicott City-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Data

The Howard County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Howard County Government: Upper Little Patuxent Parallel Sewer Extension Project To Begin

A Howard County construction project to increase sewer capacity in the 4000 block of Woodland Road in Ellicott City, is expected to begi ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Government Closings For Thanksgiving Holiday On November 25th & 26th

Howard County Government offices, 50+ centers, courts, animal shelter, Recreation & Parks' community and athletic centers, activity room ...

Howard County Government: Police Investigating Fatal Collision Involving A Pedestrian

The pedestrian was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Howard County Government: Howard County Health Town Hall Addresses Vaccine Questions And Mental Health Access

Last night, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball hosted a telephone town hall event with local officials to address questions and concern ...

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

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

Howard County Government: Kids Vaccination Clinics Underway In Howard County

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball was joined by local officials to provide an overview of vaccine administration for 5 to 11 year-olds.

Howard County Government: New Sensory-Friendly Play Experience Opens At Centennial Park In Howard County, Next Phase Announced

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today celebrated the opening of Centennial Park North's new Sensory-Friendly Play Experience playground.

Howard County Government: CSX To Begin Repair Of Dorsey Run Road Railroad Crossing

A CSX Railroad maintenance project to repair and reconstruct the railroad crossing and roadway at Dorsey Run Road in Jessup, will close ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Executive Ball Seeks Member For Board Of Health

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking a member of the general public (the position requires no professional training in health ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Unveils New, Inclusive Playground At Savage Park

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today celebrated the opening of Savage Park's new, inclusive playground with community members.

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 To Honor Native American Heritage Month This November

November is Native American Heritage Month and Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, the County's Office of Human Rights and Equity, Howa ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Government Closings For Veterans Day Holiday On November 11th

Howard County Government offices, 50+ centers, courts and animal shelter will be closed on Thursday, November 11th in observance of the ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Police Chief Lisa Myers Announces Retirement

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced today that Police Chief Lisa Myers will retire on November 30th. Myers was appointed Chief ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Adds Nearly 130 Acres To Agricultural Land Preservation Program 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today signed a bill to acquire an agricultural preservation easement on property that is currently o ...

Howard County Government: 95% Of Howard County Eligible Residents 12+ Have At Least One Vaccine Dose

Howard County reached a significant vaccination milestone today, with 95% of residents 12 years and older receiving at least one COVID-1 ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Issues Report On HoCo RISE Business Assistance Grants

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA) released a report(link is extern ...

Howard County Government: Prestigious, National Culture Of Health Prize Goes To Howard County, Awards $25,000 Prize Funding To Community ...

Howard County is one of four winners of the 2021 Culture of Health Prize awarded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF).

Howard County Government: Storm Triggers Ellicott City Safe And Sound Stream Debris Clean-Up

Ellicott City Safe and Sound's stream debris removal program was triggered this week by the high winds experienced in the region, includ ...

Howard County Government: Police Prepare For Safe Halloween

Detectives conduct recent check of registered sex offenders.

Howard County Government: Howard County Executive, Regional Leaders, And Advocates Urge Young Residents To Enroll In Affordable Health I ...

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball was joined by regional leaders and advocates to encourage young Marylanders 18-34 years old, to take ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Executive Ball Highlights Economic Development Week, Road To Recovery

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA), are highlighting business resources an ...

Howard County Government: 2021 Howard County Health Assessment Survey Reveals New Areas Of Focus

Results of the 2021 biennial Howard County Health Assessment Survey have been released and reveal several new focus areas in the community.

Howard County Government: Howard County's Bureau Of Environmental Services Launches “Harvest Heap,” Giving New Life To Fall Pumpkins

The "Harvest Heap" program encourages residents to compost their pumpkins versus tossing them in the trash.

Howard County Government: Police Ask For Public's Help In Locating Missing Columbia Man

John Hamilton was last seen near his Columbia home on Oct. 15 and may be in Baltimore City.

Howard County Government: Police Investigating Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision In Laurel

An adult male was pronounced dead at the scene.

Howard County Government: County Executive Ball Launches Applications For $500,000 In Transform Howard Innovation Grants

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has launched $500,000 in grant funding for non-profits to design and implement forward-thinking, eme ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Executive Ball To Establish Police Accountability Board

The new Board will establish critical independent oversight, makes misconduct complaints public.

Howard County Government: County Executive Ball Breaks Ground On Essential Stream Restoration In Ellicott City

Howard County has over 10 miles of stream restoration projects in design, underway, or completed.

Howard County Government: Ellicott City Watershed Master Plan Earns Competitive Award For Innovative Excellence

The American Society of Landscape Architects, Maryland Chapter, is the second organization to recognize the plan.

Howard County Government: Howard County Department Of Public Works To Host Public Meeting On River Road Bridge Replacement Project

Howard County's Department of Public Works (DPW) will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, November 3rd from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to pr ...

Howard County Human Rights Commission Award Winners Named

The 2021 Howard County Human Rights Commission award winners have been named, along with new namesake awards unveiled.

Howard County Government: Human Rights Commission Announces Winners Of 2021 Human Rights Awards

At this year's award ceremony, the Human Rights Commission unveiled its new namesake awards, honoring several pioneers of human rights w ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Receives Additional $7.7 Million In Rent And Utility Relief

Howard County is one of seven Maryland jurisdictions to receive second round of funding from U.S. Treasury.

Howard County Government: Ellicott City's Main Street To Close For Overnight BGE Maintenance Work

Work to take place each night from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., beginning night of October 19th and ending morning of October 22nd.

Howard County Government: Howard County Executive Signs Budget Amendment To Fund Body-Worn Camera Program Beginning In October

Legislation releases County funding from contingency and utilizes American Rescue Plan funding to support program immediately.

Howard County Government: Howard County To Host Workshops On Complete Streets Design Manual

Howard County has completed a draft of its Complete Streets Design Manual(link is external) and is offering multiple community engagemen ...