Money Magazine has recognized Columbia as the best place to live in Maryland, and the 6th most desirable community in the nation, according to the most recent release of the magazines “Best Places to Live” in 2022.

The County's Budget Office has earned an outstanding Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada in recognition of its high standards, comprehensiveness and transparency for its Fiscal Year 2023 budget document.

Howard County’s Office of Workforce Development announced new phone numbers today based on an upgrade to the county phone system. Clients and businesses looking for employment resources can now reach the County office by phone at 410-313-1060 or by fax at 410-313-1070.

Update: Victim identified as Rakki Miguel Jones-Onyejiaka, 36. Police believe incident was not random.

Columbia was named the “Safest City in America” by WalletHub for the fifth consecutive year and is the only Maryland city in the Top 150. WalletHub compared 182 cities — including the 150 most populated U.S. cities, plus at least two of the most populated cities in each state — across three criteria: home & community safety, natural-disaster risk, and financial safety. 

Howard County police are preparing for Halloween and offering tips for parents to ensure a safe, fun night for all.

A Howard County construction project to extend the sidewalk along eastbound Whiskey Bottom Road to Moonshine Hollow and Old Lantern Way in Laurel, is expected to begin on or about Monday, November 14th. This project is just one small example of the County’s commitment to implement projects included in the recently adopted Pedestrian Plan, WalkHoward: Moving Forward.  

Howard County Government’s 2022 Employee Awards Program honorees were named today in the first in-person county-wide event in two years.

Howard County’s Department of Public Works’ Bureau of Environmental Services annual “Harvest Heap” compost collection program returns this fall, once again aiming to reduce the number of pumpkins that end up as landfill waste each autumn season.

Howard County’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will hold a public meeting on Thursday, November 17th to gather public input and discuss the County’s All-Hazards Mitigation Plan and Flood Mitigation Plan. These plans define goals and actions that can be taken to mitigate impacts from a variety of hazards, including flooding, within the County.

One person was pronounced dead at the scene and others were seriously injured. 

One person was pronounced dead at the scene. 

A Howard County construction project to install 30,000-gallon fire suppression tank adjacent to 15959 Union Chapel Road, is expected to begin on or about Monday, November 7th. The project is not expected to impact the flow of traffic in the area and weather permitting, is expected to be completed by late November 2022.

The Howard County Police Department will receive recognition for incorporating effective crime prevention programs as an integral part of an overall community policing initiative. Additionally, Howard County will be recognized for a major and effective Violent Crimes Reduction Initiative, which entailed a months-long effort that focused resources on criminal networks and street gangs and resulted in multiple arrests.

The County's Department of Public Works’ Stormwater Management Division will hold a public meeting on Monday, November 21st to present plans for a project to stabilize the stormwater outfall drainage along Stonehouse Drive in Ellicott City.

One person was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the Howard County Conservancy are announcing that the process for selecting properties for a new landmark environmentally sensitive land preservation program has officially launched. Local non-profit organizations can now formally express interest in participating in the Purchased Conservation Easement pilot program. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced that a $1.65 million grant has been awarded to Howard County to upgrade the surface of a 1.3-mile dirt and gravel section of the popular Patuxent Branch Trail in Savage and Kings Contrivance that will improve its accessibility for all.

Howard County Government offices, 50+ centers, courts and animal shelter will be closed on Friday, November 11th in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. However, regular Friday trash, recycling, yard trim and food scrap collection services will be in effect and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open.

Altogether, police closed 16 vehicle thefts with these arrests.