Howard County Executive Ball Announces Launch of Farmer’s Fridge at Two Howard County Locations
These innovative vending machines offer access to fresh, healthy meals and snacks.
Howard County Executive Ball Lights the George Howard Building Burgundy to Hail the Commanders on to Victory in its Super Bowl LIX Bid
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball directs the Department of Public Works to illuminate the George Howard Building in Ellicott City with burgundy lighting in support of the Washington Commanders.
Howard County Introduces Groundbreaking Vision for Columbia Gateway Innovation District
The reimagined plan boldly transforms the 1,000-acre business park into the region’s innovation powerhouse.
Howard County Executive Ball Releases Focus Group Recommendations for County’s First-Ever Public Garden
This nearly 100-acre property will be preserved from development and will serve as a premier destination bringing visitors closer to nature, while respecting and reconciling the history of the Longwood property.
Health Department and Local Health Improvement Coalition to Launch Food Council to Combat Food Insecurity
To address rising food insecurity in the County, the Howard County Local Health Improvement Coalition (HCLHIC), under the Howard County Health Department, secured a $225,000 grant from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield to establish the Howard County Food Council.
Howard County Department of Public Works to Host Community Outreach Meeting on the Temora Manor Pond Repair Project
The County's Department of Public Works’ Stormwater Management Division to hold a community outreach meeting on Thursday, February 6th, to discuss a project to repair the Temora Manor stormwater management pond behind 4312 Temora Manor Lane in Ellicott City.
Safeguarding Our Rights: Legal Strategies for the LGBTQIA+ Community
Coffee with a Cop
Community Ambassador Session: Office of Emergency Management
Columbia Tops Maryland as the Best City to Find a Job
The WalletHub survey of 182 cities looks at 31 key indicators of job-market strength and awarded Columbia as the third best city in the nation to find a job.
Flag Commission Meeting #12
Howard County Unveils Transformative Enterprise Zone Designation, Elevating Business Development for Route 1 and Columbia Gateway
State designation unlocks sizable tax benefits for businesses that make capital improvements and expand employment opportunities
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Releases Statement on Federal Funding Freeze by Trump Administration
County Executive Ball releases statement regarding the possible impacts in Howard County from the federal freeze of all grant and loan funding.
Multimodal Transportation Board (MTB) Meeting - February 25, 2025
RESECHDULED due to weather - Bicycle Advisory Group (BAG) Meeting - February 24, 2025
Police investigating two fatal collisions overnight (UPDATED)
Police investigating all possible contributing factors in each collision, including speed and weather conditions.
Coffee with a Cop
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Provides Comprehensive Update on Ellicott City Safe and Sound Progress
Howard County receives more than $38 million in additional State funding for critical stormwater projects.
Long Reach Area Road Improvements - Public Meeting
Police arrest three in Jan. 14 fatal shooting in Columbia; continue to seek alleged shooter (UPDATED)
Anyone with information should contact police at 410-313-STOP or HCPDCrimeTips@howardcountymd.gov.
Free Family Movie Night
Strategies in Resilience Workshop
Police arrest second suspect in Oct. 9 Columbia homicide
Both suspects are charged as adults with first-degree murder and related charges and are being held without bond at the Howard County Detention Center.
Community Ambassador Session: Recreation & Parks
Levering Avenue Water Main Replacement Project to Begin
A Howard County construction project to replace the existing 12-inch waterline across the Patapsco River near the 5900 block of River Road in Elkridge, is expected to begin on or about Monday, October 21st. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by early January 2025.