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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Issues Statement on Released Body Camera Footage
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today issued the following statement regarding the Howard County Police Department (HCPD) officer involved shooting on Sunday, March 1st in the 6400 block of Freetown Road in Columbia.
Article
03/30/2026
3952
Bag-It Day
A special promotion that allows resident to bag their own HoCoGro compost and mulch for a reduced rate.
Event
04/18/2026
3953
Howard County’s Salute to 250 Years of Military Service: Honoring the Army, Navy and Marines
Howard County Recreation & Parks
Event
04/19/2026
3954
DHCD Board Meeting
DHCD Board Meetings are hybrid. Please contact Kanise Lewis to attend.
Event
04/09/2026
3955
OAI Showcase: Your Circle of Connection
Annual event in celebration of Older Americans Month in May highlighting the programs and services offered by the Howard County Office on Aging and Independence.
Event
05/01/2026
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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Announces Retirement of Police Chief Gregory Der
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced the retirement of Howard County Police Department Chief Gregory Der.
Article
04/01/2026
3957
Autism in the Park (All ages)
Howard County Recreation & Parks
Event
04/11/2026
3958
Howard County Executive Ball Announces Reappointment of Truth Thomas as County’s Poet Laureate
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced Truth Thomas has been re-appointed for a second term as Howard County’s inaugural Poet Laureate.
Article
04/02/2026
3959
Public Meeting about Lawyer's Hill Park
The meeting will be Thursday, April 23 from 6-8pm in the Ellicott Mills Middle School Cafeteria (4445 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043).
Event
04/23/2026
3960
GreenFest 2026
GreenFest is Howard County's largest celebration of Earth Day. The event aims to connect residents with the resources that local businesses, non-profits and government provide to help anyone be a good steward to the environment.
Event
04/11/2026
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HoCo HaHa’s Circus/Magic Variety Show (7 yrs +)
Howard County Recreation & Parks
Event
04/04/2026
3962
County Executive Calvin Ball Provides 2020 Census Progress
Today, County Executive Calvin Ball highlighted Howard County’s 2020 Census response rate of 79.9%, which has surpassed the 2010 rate of 76.7%. The rate is 34th highest in the nation out of 3,215 counties and 2nd highest in Maryland. Howard County’s internet response rate of 74.7% is the best in the state.
Article
09/11/2020
3963
County Executive Ball Remembers September 11th with Wreath Laying
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and command members from the County Police and Fire Departments and Howard County Sheriff’s Office, will honor 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 ceremony.
Article
09/10/2020
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County Executive Ball Announces HoCo RISE COVID-19 Live Venues and Artist Relief Funds
Today, County Executive Calvin Ball announced nearly $750,000 in grants for Howard County live venues and arts community that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Article
09/09/2020
3965
Howard County Recreation & Parks to Begin Removal of Ash Trees Along Dorsey Hall Pathway
A Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks project to remove 150 dead ash trees along the Dorsey Hall pathway system in Ellicott City, is expected to begin on or about Monday, September 21st.
Article
09/09/2020
3966
County Executive Ball Seeks Input to Improve County Website
As the County's website undergoes a re-design, County Executive Ball seeks feedback from residents and businesses on how we can make sure our site offers all visitors a fast, user-friendly experience.
Article
09/08/2020
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County Executive Ball to Announce Howard County COVID-19 Artist Relief Fund
On Wednesday, September 9, Howard County Calvin Ball will announce grants for Howard County live venues and arts community. The grants are funded through the CARES Act.
Article
09/08/2020
3968
County Executive Calvin Ball to Visit School Supply Distribution
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will be visiting the Department of Community Resources and Services school supply giveaway on Saturday, September 5 at 10:00 a.m. at East Columbia Branch Library.
Article
09/04/2020
3969
Howard County Highlights Voting Options for November Elections
On Friday, the Howard County Board of Elections finalized Howard County’s early voting sites. Residents can vote early between October 26 – November 2.
Article
09/04/2020
3970
Ellicott City’s Main Street near Maryland Avenue to Close for Five Hours September 13th for BGE Maintenance Work
A BGE project to complete maintenance work on two utility poles located near 8116 Main Street in Ellicott City is scheduled to begin at midnight on Sunday, September 13th. As a result of the work, Main Street near Maryland Avenue will be closed from 1:00 to 6:00 a.m. on the 13th.
Article
09/04/2020
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Coronavirus Updates: Fall Food Distribution, Utilities Moratorium Extended, Healthcare Open Enrollment
Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) and local organizations have updated students and residents on new meal and food distribution schedules ahead of the school year beginning September 8.
Article
09/03/2020
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Howard County Granting $60k to Maryland Legal Aid to Support Residents Facing Eviction Due to COVID-19
Today, County Executive Calvin Ball announced $60,581 in CARES Act funding for Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) to assist residents facing eviction and other legal challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant will help provide the education, assistance and representation needed to prevent evictions in forthcoming failure to pay rent proceedings.
Article
09/03/2020
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Ellicott City’s Main Street near Maryland Avenue to Close for Five Hours September 14th for BGE Maintenance Work
A BGE project to complete maintenance work on two utility poles located near 8116 Main Street in Ellicott City, is scheduled to begin at midnight on Monday, September 14th. Main Street near Maryland Avenue will be closed from 1:00 to 6:00 a.m. on the 14th as a result.
Article
09/03/2020
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Howard County Receives Nearly $1 Million for Tree Planting Grant from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
The grant award will help the regional “Planting the Future” initiative by funding a full-time Restoration Coordinator for a 30-month period in Howard County and allow the County's Department of Recreation & Parks to ramp up its existing programs, such as its Stream ReLeaf and Turf to Trees programs.
Article
09/02/2020
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Howard County Entering Phase 3 Reopening
Effective 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 4, Howard County will move forward with Governor Hogan’s modified Phase 3 plan of reopening, which includes the opening of enclosed and outdoor theatres with various restrictions and the loosening of restrictions on retail and religious facilities.
Article
09/01/2020