Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has announced another round of the County’s annual native tree giveaway, with sign-up set to take place Wednesday, September 7th. New this year, residents will have the opportunity to register for a tree at two different times, with half the trees available at 2:00 p.m. and the second half available at 7:00 p.m. At these times, the link to reserve your tree – limited to one tree per household, will be posted on the Department of Recreation & Parks Natural Resources website under the “Annual Tree Giveaway” dropdown.  

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has announced applications are now being accepted for the County’s latest round of its Route 1 Tax Credit Program. Administered by the County’s Department of Planning and Zoning, this program offers up to $100,000 in funding per site to commercial and industrial property owners along the Route 1 corridor to assist them with renovating and improving the appearance of their properties.

One person was killed and another was seriously injured.

Event raises money to support police-community programs, other charitable efforts

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will mark the 21st anniversary and pay tribute to all who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, including the four victims from Howard County, with a remembrance wreath laying on Sunday, September 11th at 8:46 a.m. at at Centennial Park’s Garden of Hope.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball was joined by Maryland Health Care for All to host the first state-wide community forum on Prescription Drug Affordability. The forum focused on educating the public about the Board, gathering input from consumers around the state, and elevating patient stories.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking nominations for the position of Grand Marshal for Howard County’s 8th Annual Veterans Day Parade, set to take place Sunday, November 13th at 9:30 a.m. in Downtown Columbia. In addition to seeking Grand Marshal nominations, the Howard County Veterans Foundation is also looking for community members and groups interested in sponsoring the parade, as well as community groups interested in participating in the parade.

A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information. Anyone with information should contact police at 410-313-STOP or HCPDcrimetips@howardcountymd.gov. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball this week hosted his 2nd Annual Small Business Summit at the Maryland Innovation Center in Columbia. This event is integral to expand opportunity for Howard County small, disabled-owned, minority, women and veteran owned businesses to innovate and thrive.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball bestowed nearly 100 ‘Rise to the Challenge’ awards during a ceremony at Merriweather Post Pavilion Thursday evening that recognized hundreds of community members who gave selflessly at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today issued a final call for nominations for individuals interested in serving on the County’s LGBTQIA+ and La Alianza Commissions. The deadline for nominations is noon on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. 

A Howard County construction project to improve stormwater drainage along a portion of Michaels Way in Ellicott City, is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, October 3rd. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late February 2023.