Estate Planning for the LGBTQIA+ Community Webinar
Gender Neutral Restrooms Webinar
DHCD Board Meeting
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Breaks Ground on North Laurel Community Center Addition
This long-awaited project features two indoor pools
July 4th and 5th Holidays Closings
Police investigating fatal collision involving a pedestrian in Woodstock (UPDATED)
The pedestrian was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Howard County Issues a Heat Alert in Response to High Temperatures
In response to high temperatures forecast by the National Weather Service, Dr. Maura J. Rossman, Howard County Health Officer, has issued a heat alert for Howard County for Friday, June 21 through Sunday, June 23.
Montgomery Road Sidewalk Project to Begin
A Howard County construction project to install sidewalk along the south side of Montgomery Road near Steepridge Drive, connecting Steepridge Drive to the Lawyers Hill apartment complex, in Elkridge, is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, June 24th. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late August.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Breaks Ground on Highly Anticipated Ellicott City Safe and Sound North Tunnel Project
The single largest public works project in Howard County’s history, the tunnel will be excavated by Rocky, the tunnel boring machine.
Howard County Government Closings on July 4th and July 5th for Independence Day
Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter, 50+ centers and Alpha Ridge Landfill will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in observance of the Independence Day holiday. As there will be no Thursday curbside trash, recycling, yard trim or food scrap collection on the 4th, the County’s holiday "slide” schedule will be in effect for the remainder of the week.
Additionally, County Government offices, animal shelter and 50+ centers will also be closed on Friday, July 5th.
Coffee with a Cop
Final Day to Complete the OHRE's Racial Equity Community Survey
Wharff Lane Water Extension Project to Begin
A Howard County construction project to connect residents along Wharff Lane in Ellicott City to the County’s water service, is expected to begin on or about Monday, July 1st. The project will involve the installation of an eight-inch water main, seven water house connections and two fire hydrants. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by early August.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Breaks Ground on Centennial Park West Improvements
Baseball complex to be named after Howard County and Maryland’s first female County Executive.
Glow-in-the-Dark Pickleball at NLCC
Canceled - Zumba at Blandair Park
Canceled: Bocce Ball at Cedar Lane Park
Alcohol Beverage Hearing Board
Hearing Examiner
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Announces Impactful Investment to Establish the County’s First Early Head Start Program
Innovative Partnership with the Community Action Council of Howard County and Howard Community College will open five Early Head Start classrooms
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Shares Details Regarding Annual July 4th Fireworks Celebration
Ball also announced the County’s free public Wi-Fi broadband network has been expanded to all 23 Columbia Association pools
Police investigating shooting death of 3-year-old boy
Investigators believe the shooting was accidental.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Announces Two Innovative Programs to Support Small and Local Businesses
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has announced the launch of two programs - Old Ellicott City Summer Bucks program and the Local HoCo campaign, aimed at boosting patronage of small and local businesses in Howard County.