Howard County Executive Ball Announces Major Expansion of Free Public Wi-Fi at Columbia Lakefront as Latest Initiative to Make Howard County a National Model of Digital Inclusion
Ball’s latest expansion comes during the FIFA World Cup and ensures more residents can watch games with better Wi-Fi access
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Police Department Open New Police Satellite Office at The Mall in Columbia to Enhance Community Safety
New satellite office is part of the department’s impactful “Crime Reduction Plan”
What's Happening at Glenwood Open House
Longwood Gardens - Fall Spectacular Bus Trip
Aging with Confidence: Navigating Care, Planning, and Change
Dance Party! Mid-Summer Edition
End of Summer Shindig
Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
Suicide Awareness Program
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Establishes Task Force on Disability Inclusion, Safety, and Crisis Response
The Task Force has been charged with evaluating and developing recommendations that strengthen the County’s response to crisis situations involving people with disabilities and neurodivergent individuals.
MIHU Workshop (Virtual)
Hearing Examiner
Transit 101
Zoning Board
Howard County Again Awarded the Most Annual NACo Achievement Awards in Maryland History with a Record 113 Awards in 2026, Including One “Best in Category”
The Department of Technology & Communication Services received the “Best in Category” award for the HoCoDash 2.0 app in the category of Information Technology
Mount Hebron Pond Repair Project to Begin in Ellicott City
A Howard County construction project to repair a failing stormwater pond located near 2731 Thornbrook Road in Ellicott City, will begin on or about Wednesday, July 8th. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late November 2026.
Diaper Giveaway
CANCELLED - County Council - Special Meeting to Hold Closed Session
CANCELLED - County Council - Special Meeting
Hearing Examiner
Summer Concerts (All ages)
Police investigating fatal motorcycle collision in Ellicott City
The operator was pronounced dead at the scene.
Howard County Introduces Free, 24/7 Overdose Prevention Vending Machines
The Howard County Health Department has installed two Naloxone and Safe Choice Vending Machines to provide free, 24/7, anonymous access to life-saving overdose reversal medication.
Heat Alerts in Effect for Howard County; Caution Urged for Independence Day Weekend Celebrations
Individuals are urged to use caution if planning to celebrate the Independence Day holiday outdoors due to the extreme heat forecast for the July 4 weekend.
Civilian Dies in Columbia Apartment Fire (UPDATED)
An adult civilian has died after an apartment fire in Columbia on June 30, 2026.