Howard County Executive Calvin Ball to visit the new COVID-19 drive-thru testing site in Columbia on Tuesday, April 7th. 

On Saturday, October 19, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will join the Department of Community Resources and Services and its Office on Aging and Independence in hosting “Master Aging: Engage, Educate, Inspire,” a reimagination of the 50+ EXPO, which has been the premier event for older adults in Howard County for 20 years.

On Friday, October 18, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and other Howard County leaders will gather for a vigil and wreath laying to honor the memory and legacy of the late United States Representative Elijah Cummings.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is currently seeking applicants interested in serving on the Public Works Board. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 15, 2019.

Howard County’s Commission for Women is seeking nominations for outstanding women to be inducted into the 2020 Women’s Hall of Fame.

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced three P3 Award wins for the new Howard County Circuit Courthouse project.

Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter, 50+ centers and the Robinson Nature Center will be closed in observance of the Columbus Day holiday on Monday, October 14.

On Monday morning, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will report for jury duty at the Howard County Circuit Courthouse.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball to welcome United Way of Central Maryland and players from the Baltimore Ravens to the Elkridge Volunteer Fire Station during a league-wide day of volunteerism for the “Huddle for 100” campaign.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has announced that Howard County has been selected for $498,000 in grant funds for transportation innovation from the Maryland Department of Transportation. The funding will support improvements to bus, bike, and pedestrian transportation in Howard County. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking consumer and family member applicants interested in serving on the Howard County Local Behavioral Health Authority Board. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 18, 2019.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is currently seeking applicants interested in serving on the Historic Preservation Commission.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball to join a group of business and civic leaders from the Howard County Chamber of Commerce for an Intercity Leadership Visit to Somerset County, New Jersey. 

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball dedicated a new Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC) bus, serving low-income students enrolled in early education at Howard County Head Start centers.

On September 9, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will dedicate the new Community Action Council of Howard County bus, serving low-income students enrolled in early education at Howard County Head Start centers.

Learn to reframe your concept of aging and consider new and innovative ways to age well at Howard County’s Master Aging: Engage, Educate, Inspire on Saturday, October 19. Master Aging is a reimagination of the County's Office on Aging and Independence's 50+EXPO.

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball launched “HoCo Counts,” his initiative aimed at raising awareness for the United States 2020 Census, including a “Complete Count Committee” to implement a community awareness campaign and encourage full participation.

On September 4th, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will host a launch event for “HoCo Counts,” his initiative aimed at raising awareness for the April 2020 Census, featuring a “Complete Count Committee” to ensure full community participation. 

The County's Department of Recreation & Parks has announced its 2019-2020 fall/winter schedule for managing the deer population through bow and shotgun managed hunts. Each park will be closed on its scheduled days for all other uses from dawn until noon during the managed hunt operations.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for Project SEARCH, a one-year program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their last year of high school. Ball was joined by Arc of Howard County Executive Director Cindy Parr, HCPSS Superintendent Michael J. Martirano, Special Education & Student Services Executive Director Dr. Terrell “Terri” Savage, and Jill Pierce from the Maryland State Department of Education.

On Thursday, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will cut the ribbon on the new Howard Community College (HCC) Connector as part of his “Complete Streets” vision for transportation. The event will also feature Ball’s announcement of new “Complete Streets” policy to ensure safe accommodation for all street users, whether walking, biking, taking transit, or driving.

On Wednesday, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for Project SEARCH, a one-year program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their last year of high school. The program helps students gain employment and marketable work skills through an internship with Howard County government.

Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter, 50+ centers and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 2. As there will be no trash, recycling, yard trim or food scrap collection on Labor Day, the County’s holiday "slide” schedule will be in effect. For a complete explanation of the schedule, visit www.howardcountymd.gov/holidayschedule.

The new Downtown Columbia “Live Where You Work” Program, is a public-private partnership that will provide rental subsidies for low- and moderate-income families to live near their workplace in Downtown Columbia.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball signs a memorandum of understanding between the Howard County Economic Development Authority and Born2Global Center, creating a soft-landing zone at the Howard County Innovation Center for qualified South Korean startups.