Teen charged in March 6 nonfatal shooting in Columbia
Arrest made in the nonfatal shooting of a minor on March 6.
Holiday Train Garden at B&O Ellicott City Station Museum (All ages)
Family Fun Kit – Winter Edition! (All ages)
RTA Public Hearing on Proposed Adjustments and Modifications
College Avenue Tree Removal to Begin
A Howard County project to remove two large white oak trees in the vicinity of 3877 College Avenue in Ellicott City, is expected to begin on or about Wednesday, July 14th. Weather permitting, the project is expected to take three days to complete.
Your Family’s Tree (All ages)
Deer Santa ( All ages)
Howard County Announces Summer Restaurant Weeks July 12-25th
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Visit Howard County announced Summer Restaurant Weeks & Craft Beverages will be July 12-25th, 2021
Winter Solstice Celebration Under the Stars (6 yrs +)
Howard County Officials Unveil New Circuit Courthouse
Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, State, and local officials cut the ribbon on the new Howard County Circuit Courthouse. The 238,000 square foot facility was completed on time and on budget, despite the pandemic, through Howard County’s first public-private partnership (P3).
Two charged with murder in June 11 homicide
Both suspects were arrested on July 14 in District Heights.
Howard County Announces Entrepreneur Accelerator Program with M&T Bank
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Howard County’s Economic Development Authority announce “HoCo Higher: Accelerator Business" program. Held in partnership with M&T Bank, the program will teach early-stage and historically under-served entrepreneurs the essentials of business planning, operations, credit building, digital communication and financial management.
Howard County Department of Public Works to Host Public Meeting on Old Montgomery Road at Tamar Drive Roundabout Project
The Department of Public Works will hold a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, July 21st, to discuss the future construction of a full single-lane roundabout at the intersection of Old Montgomery Road and Tamar Drive, near the Jeffers Hill pool at 6031 Tamar Drive in Columbia.
Groundbreaking on Maryland’s Largest Solar Power Purchase Agreement in Howard County
Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball was joined by state and local officials for a historic groundbreaking on the first of 11 transformational solar projects as part of Howard County’s Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
Ethics Commission Meeting
Howard County Fire Chief William Anuszewski Announces Retirement
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced that Department of Fire and Rescue Services Chief William G. Anuszewski to retire on August 31, 2021.
September 11th Remembrance Ceremony
Reusable Building Material Donation
Dayton Bureau of Highways Facility Stormwater Management Project to Begin
A Howard County stormwater management construction project to install of curb and gutter, repave pavement and make improvements to the existing storm drain system at 4301 MD 32 in Dayton, is expected to begin on or about Monday, August 9th. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late October.
Local man arrested in May deadly shooting in Columbia
The suspect is charged with first-degree murder and assault, and numerous weapons violations.
How to prevent sextortion
With the increased amount of time most children are spending online, Howard County police are reminding parents to monitor their children’s activity.
Howard County Executive Ball Files Emergency Legislation to Extend Outdoor Dining
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announces the introduction of emergency legislation to extend outdoor dining until November 15, 2021, for restaurants and bars that added or expanded that service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Howard County Joins Coalition to Support Pandemic Recovery Food Access, Broadband Expansion in Elkridge
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and officials from several of Howard County’s largest government and nonprofit human service organizations this week launched the County's new Manufactured Homes Owner Assistance Program at the Elkridge Mobile Home Park, an initiative to support lower income older adults with critical food access, housing, technology, and information resources.
Multimodal Transportation Board July Meeting
Howard County Executive Highlights Vaccine Equity, Emphasizes Outreach to Younger Residents
Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball provided an update on the equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in Howard County and emphasized a focus on getting vaccine to younger residents moving forward. To date, 75.4% of residents 16 and over have received a first dose and 58.3% of those 16 and over are fully vaccinated.