Police investigating fatal single-vehicle collision in Clarksville
Driver pronounced dead at Howard County General Hospital
Howard County police investigating fatal shooting in Columbia
A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information
Adult Smoking Drops Nearly 40% in Two Years, New Health Report Card Shows
The Howard County Health Department released today its biennial Report Card of Community Health Indicators. This report card evaluates the health of Howard County residents across several key public health measures, including chronic disease risk factors, cancer incidence, leading causes of death, and maternal & infant health.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Unveils New, Transformational Office of Agriculture
Located at West Friendship Park, this new office will bring agricultural resources closer to Howard County’s farming community.
New Year's Day Holiday Closings
Presidents' Day Holiday Closings
Good Friday Holiday Closings
Memorial Day Holiday Closings
July 4th and 5th Holiday Closings
Juneteenth National Freedom Day Holiday Closings
Labor Day Holiday Closings
Indigenous Peoples' Day Holiday Closings
Veterans Day Holiday Closings
Thanksgiving Holiday Closings
Thanksgiving Holiday Closings
Christmas Holiday Closings
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball to Request Transformational Reorganization of County Departments and Offices
Ball plans elevate consumer protection as a standalone office, align homelessness services and housing opportunities, and streamline processes and assistance for constituents.
Howard County Government Closings for Christmas Day Holiday on December 25th
Howard County Government offices, courts, 50+ centers, animal shelter, Alpha Ridge Landfill and more will be closed on Monday, December 25th in observance of the Christmas holiday. As there will be no Monday curbside trash, recycling, yard trim or food scrap collection on Christmas Day, the County’s holiday "slide” schedule will be in effect.
Howard County Becomes First County in Maryland to Increase Workplace Electric Vehicle Charging
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball becomes first public official in Maryland to sign the Charge@Work pledge.