The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Construction is set to occur next year

Students will be able to ride public transit for FREE through access from their devices .

Howard County Governments offices and more to be closed on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Also, as there will be no curbside trash, recycling, yard trim or food scrap collection on Thanksgiving Day, the County’s holiday "slide” schedule will be in effect for the remainder of the week.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Recreation and Parks Director Nick Mooneyhan today opened the completed sensory trail loop located at the Centennial Park North playground area. This world-class trail loop includes music features, sensory panels, and sensory play equipment near the all-access playground.

The pedestrian, a 17-year-old male, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

To inspire more unity and goodwill this holiday season, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball launched the 2023 “HoCo Holiday Lights” map today for residents and visitors to locate the best and brightest residential and commercial holiday light displays in the county.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking applicants to serve on the Advisory Board on Consumer Protection, specifically a person representing a consumer interest group. The deadline to apply for this vacancy is Friday, December 15th. 

The Howard County Health Department announced today the introduction of a mobile application to streamline the CAREAPP user experience. CAREAPP makes it easy to find and connect with over 2,500 Howard County programs for food, health, housing, transportation, education, employment assistance, and more.

A Howard County construction project to construct 400 feet of new sewer main to 5667 Landing Road in Elkridge, is expected to begin on or about Monday, September 11th. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late October 2023.

Howard County is the first ground-based EMS Department in the State to launch the Whole Blood Program, providing potentially life-saving blood transfusions to critically injured patients.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is currently seeking applicants to serve on the Commission on Aging. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 22nd.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced the expansion of the Feed the Green Bin program, the County’s free composting service to eligible residents, to homes in the following areas: King’s Contrivance, Cherry Tree Park, Emerson, Hammond Village, Hunters Creek Farm, Jamestown Landing, North Laurel, Reservoir Overlook, Twin Oaks, Warfields Range, Wellington Farm and Wincopia Farms.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Recreation & Parks Director Nick Mooneyhan cut the ribbon to open eight new pickleball courts at Western Regional Park, the County's largest pickleball court installation, and unveiled a new, inclusive playground at Warfield Pond Park.

Howard County Department of Public Works’ (DPW) Stormwater Management Division will hold a public meeting on Thursday, September 28th to hear community feedback on the Dunloggin-Plumtree Branch stream project located behind Dunloggin Middle School.