Virtual Public Workshops To Highlight Complete Streets Design

A draft of Howard County's complete streets design manual is ready for review by residents and businesses at 2 virtual workshops in October.

Ellicott City-Area Unemployment Rate Steady: Latest Data

The Howard County unemployment rate stayed the same during the late summer.

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

Two victims were transported to University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in critical condition.

Howard County Government: Howard County Department Of Public Works To Host Informational Public Meeting On Ashbrook Drive Stream Rehabil ...

Howard County's Department of Public Works will hold an informational public meeting on Wednesday, October 13th to present plans to rest ...

Howard County Government: Vital Stream Restoration Project In Ellicott City Underway

Howard County has begun restoration of approximately 1,100 linear feet of a stream near 3713 Fels Lane in Ellicott City. The unnamed tri ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Government Closings For Indigenous Peoples' Day On October 11th

Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter and 50+ centers will be closed in observance of the Indigenous Peoples' Day hol ...

Howard County Government: Woodleigh Drive Water Main Extension Project To Begin

A Howard County construction project to extend a water main along Woodleigh Drive in Columbia, is expected to begin on or about Monday, ...

Howard County Government: Howard County To Add Nearly 128 Acres To Agricultural Land Preservation Program

The Dickey family property is the largest remaining farm in the rural west of Howard County that is eligible for the Agricultural Land P ...

Howard County Government: Columbia Is Still The “Safest City In America," Recognized For 4th Year In A Row

Columbia has been recognized as the “Safest City in America”(link is external) by WalletHub for the fourth year in a row.

127 Acres Of HoCo Farmland Protected From Development With ALPP

Slightly more than 127 acres of land in Howard County will be preserved once legislation is approved to add the property to the ALPP.

Howard County Government: Howard County Makes Its Largest Investment In Residential Treatment With $1.5 Million In Grants

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced $1.5 million in grant funding that will support residential treatment centers in th ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Submits Application For Transformational $75 Million EPA Loan For Ellicott City Safe & Sound Plan

Howard County submitted its application for the vital Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA(link is external)) funding ...

Federal Money Could Cover Almost Half The Safe & Sound Plan Cost

Howard County officials have applied for Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection.

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

The passenger in the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.

Howard County Government: Suspect Arrested In Ellicott City Double Homicide

The suspect, Jeffrey Burnham, was taken into custody in West Virginia.

Howard County Government: Howard County's Housing Department Now Accepting Applications For Its Moderate Income Housing Unit Homeownersh ...

Howard County's Department of Housing and Community Development is now accepting applications for its Moderate Income Housing Unit homeo ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Government Names 2021 “Employee Of The Year” And Highlights Excellent County Service

Howard County Government's 2021 Employee Awards Program recognizes employees nominated by their co-workers. Courtney Barkley, a Human Se ...

Howard County Government: Police Searching For Suspect In Ellicott City Double Homicide

Police believe the suspect is at-large and armed and dangerous.

Back Rent On Rise In Howard County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Howard County rental households are behind on rents as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Howard County Government: Howard County Executive Announces American Rescue Plan Early Funding, Asks For Community Feedback

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today launched a community engagement plan, including a community survey(link is external), seeking ...

Howard County Government: Sixth Annual Honor And Remembrance Ceremony To Be Held In Garden Of Valor

The Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services will host its annual remembrance event at Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Survey Will Help Direct HoCo American Rescue Plan Federal Funding

Residents, business owners are invited to take a survey expressing opinions about how Howard County officials should spend ARP funding.

Weigh In On 2022 Land Preservation, Parks And Recreation Plan​

Howard County Recreation & Parks Advisory Board will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Meadowbrook Athletic Complex to discuss the LPPRP.

Howard County Government: Continuation Of Lincoln Drive, Cedar Villa Heights Park Drainage Improvement Project

The second phase of a two-phase Howard County construction project to improve stormwater drainage between Lincoln Drive and Wye Avenue i ...

Howard County Government: Firefighters Battle 1 Alarm Fire That Displaces Several Residents In Howard County

Sykesville house fire in Howard County displaces one family (four occupants and one dog).

Howard County Government: Old Willow Way Stream Stabilization Project To Begin

A Howard County construction project to stabilize a portion of stream near the Centennial Park North Area pedestrian bridge in Ellicott ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Executive Recognizes Rangers For Saving Two Lives, Provides Comprehensive Opioid Update

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today recognized two Park Rangers for saving two lives by administering Narcan during a medical emer ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Seeks Public Input For Transformational Land Preservation, Parks And Recreation Plan

Every five years, the County completes its Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP), a comprehensive plan that guides Howard ...

Ellicott City-Area Unemployment Rate Improved In July: Feds

The Howard County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.

Howard County Government: Police Investigating Fatal Collision Involving Pedestrian In Columbia

The victim was transported to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Howard County Government: Fire Department Receives American Heart Association's EMS Excellence Award For Effective Response To Heart Attacks

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced today that the Department of Fire and Rescue Services has been honored with an American He ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Department Of Public Works To Host Informational Public Meeting On Rogers Avenue Improvement Project

The County's Department of Public Works will hold an informational public meeting on Thursday, September 30th to discuss the study, desi ...

Howard County Government: Folly Quarter Road Pipe Culvert Crossing Replacement To Begin

A Howard County construction project to replace a failed pipe culvert crossing near 12300 Folly Quarter Road in Ellicott City, is expect ...

Howard County Government: Woman Struck And Killed On Route 29 In Ellicott City

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Howard County Government: Atholton Park Handball Court Renovation Project Begins

Beginning Monday, September 13th, the handball courts at Howard County Recreation & Parks' (HCRP) Atholton Park at 6875 Greenleigh Drive ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Leads Maryland With 97% Of Seniors Receiving At Least One Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine

County Executive Calvin Ball emphasized Howard County's efforts to vaccinate its older adult population with 97.5% of residents 65+ with ...

Former Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman Seeks Seat Again

Former Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman announced he will be running for county executive again, a position he has held in the past.

Howard County Government: Howard County Prepared For Vaccine Boosters And Third Doses

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball was joined by Howard County Health Officer Dr. Maura Rossman to share information regarding third do ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Executive Ball Selects Louis Winston As New Fire Chief

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today named Louis Winston to be the next Chief of the Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS).

Howard County Government: Columbia Man Injured In Parking Lot Shooting

The victim was treated and released from the hospital.