Columbia has been recognized as the “Safest City in America” by WalletHub for the fourth year in a row.

Howard County has begun restoration of approximately 1,100 linear feet of a stream near 3713 Fels Lane in Ellicott City. The unnamed tributary of the Hudson Branch to the Patapsco River, has been heavily impacted by stormwater and has eroded significantly as a result. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by mid-January 2022. 

 Howard County Recreation & Parks is adding ADA-accessible pathways and parking to improve Centennial Park South in Ellicott City, beginning on or about Monday, October 18th.

Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter and 50+ centers will be closed in observance of the Indigenous Peoples’ Day holiday on Monday, October 11th. However, regular Monday trash, recycling, yard trim and food scrap collection services will be in effect and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open. 

The Howard County Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission is seeking nominations for its annual “Living the Dream” Award and student entrants for its 2021 essay, oratory and poster contests. The deadline to apply for the award and contests is 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 29th.

The Howard County Health Department is participating in the Maryland Walktober celebration by encouraging Howard County to “Walk, Roll, Ride and Move!”

Howard County’s Department of Public Works will hold an informational public meeting on Wednesday, October 13th to present plans to restore and stabilize approximately 700 linear feet of an existing stream bed owned by the County’s Department of Recreation & Parks and located behind the properties from 2713 Thornbrook Road to 2665 Thornbrook Road in Columbia.

Police are offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information.

Howard County has completed a draft of its Complete Streets Design Manual and is offering multiple community engagement opportunities for residents and businesses to provide feedback.

Today, Columbia was named Best City for Jobs United States for 2022 by WalletHub, the personal finance outlet.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced today a new COVID-19 testing site at Elkridge Fire Station, 5700 Rowanberry Dr, Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Howard County police have charged a Laurel man in four commercial armed robberies since early December and a second man as an accomplice in one of those cases.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has committed $2 million to the Howard County General Hospital (HCGH) and $400,000 to the Howard County Health Department in American Rescue Plan funding.

Howard County Government offices, courts, 50+ centers and animal shelter will be closed in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday on Monday, January 17th. There will be regular Monday trash, recycling and food scrap/yard trim services on the 17th.

The County’s Department of Public Works’ Bureau of Utilities is offering residents tips on how to keep pipes from freezing and potentially bursting as night time temperatures continue to dip well below freezing this week.