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Howard County Earns Highest AAA Credit Rating from all Three Rating Agencies

Press Release

02/10/2026

Fraud Busters Bingo presented by SHIP

Bingo cards and markers

Holi Festival: A Celebration of Color & Goodness

7 bowls filled with a variety of different powdered colors.

St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Mini pot of gold, green hat and cut out shamrocks.

Intergenerational Program: Echoes of Nature

Person holding a turtle for a child to pet

Howard County Executive Ball Signs Housing Bill Expanding Opportunities for Smaller Homes

Press Release

02/9/2026

Hearing Examiner

Hearing Examiner Hearing Photo

Hearing Examiner

Hearing Examiner Hearing Photo

Suspect in custody in domestic fatal stabbing in Ellicott City

News Release

Press Release

02/8/2026

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Signs Emergency Legislation Prohibiting Permits for Private Detention Centers

Group at Emergency Bill signing regarding privately owned detention centers

Press Release

02/6/2026