Howard County Department of Public Works to Host Community Outreach Open House on the Loudon Avenue Traffic Calming Project
The County's Department of Public Works’ Bureau of Highways’ Traffic Engineering Division will hold a community outreach open house on Wednesday, October 29th, to present proposed traffic claiming plans to install speed humps and speed hump signs along Loudon Avenue in Elkridge.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Breaks Ground on Recreation & Parks’ New Ilchester Park and Recreation Center
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today joined the County’s Department of Recreation & Parks to break ground on the County’s new Ilchester Park and Recreation Center.
Howard County Announces 2025 “Community Sports Hall of Fame” Induction Class
The County's Department of Recreation & Parks has announced the names of the four newest inductees into the Howard County Community Sports Hall of Fame, which honors outstanding individuals for their commitment or notable contribution to community sports in Howard County.
Gateway Transformation Ignited with County Executive Calvin Ball Signing Innovation District Master Plan
Innovative redevelopment strategy expands housing, amenities, and connectivity to elevate County’s quality of life.
Hearing Examiner
Hearing Examiner
Howard County Executive Ball Seeks Professional and Public Members for Board of Electrical Examiners
Application deadline is Friday, November 14
Planning Board Endorses Zoning Amendments to Strengthen and Sustain Local Farming
Modernized zoning supports agricultural tourism, innovation, economic resilience, and long-term stewardship of local farms.
Farmer Voices Help Shape New Howard County Food Council Priorities
As one of its first initiatives, the Howard County Food Council (HCFC) hosted two focus groups with local farmers to better understand their perceptions, beliefs and experiences around growing, raising, and distributing food in Howard County.
Public Star Party (All ages)
Sensory-Friendly Sunday (All Ages)
NEW! Native Lands (All ages)
Turkey Waddle (2-10 yrs)
Harriet Tubman Lane Sidewalk Improvements Project Underway
A Howard County construction project to install a new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant sidewalk and ramps along westbound Harriet Tubman Lane in Columbia, is underway.
Little Patuxent River Sewer Rehabilitation Project to Begin
A Howard County construction project to rehabilitate 150 linear feet of 12-inch sewer pipe that crosses the Little Patuxent River between US 29 and Lake Kittamaqundi in Columbia, is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, October 27th. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by early January 2026.
Frederick Road Culvert Rehabilitation Project to Begin
A Howard County construction project to repair the Plumtree Branch culvert under Frederick Road near Howard County Library System’s Miller Branch in Ellicott City, is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, October 27th. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by mid-November 2025.
Women's Health Focus Group
Inspector General Advisory Board
Hearing Examiner
Howard County Planning Board
Inspector General Advisory Board - Public Hearing
Police ask for public’s help to locate missing elderly man from Columbia (UPDATED)
Missing Columbia man George Parrish Jr., 75, has been located.
Police investigating fatal single-vehicle collision in Ellicott City (UPDATED)
The driver and sole occupant was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police investigating fatal single-vehicle collision in Laurel (UPDATED)
The motorcycle operator was pronounced dead at the scene.
Gun Lock Box & Cable Giveaway Provided Hundreds of Residents a Path to Safe Firearm Storage
The Howard County Health Department successfully distributed 88 gunlock boxes and 300 gunlock cables during a recent Drive-Thru Gun Lockbox and Cable Giveaway, helping residents take steps toward safer firearm storage at home.