24th Annual TIVA Peer Award Won by Howard County’s Bureau of Environmental Services’ for “Know Before You Throw” Video
The County’s Department of Public Works’ Bureau of Environmental Services’ Recycling Division and Tonal Vision LLC have been honored with a Public Service Announcement – Bronze TIVA Peer Award for its “Know Before You Throw: Shop Smarter for the Planet!” video.
Newly Finished Complete Streets Project Opens in Savage
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today opened a newly finished Complete Streets project in Savage.
Columbia’s Long Reach Village Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The 50th Anniversary of the Long Reach Village Center will be celebrated on Friday, October 15 from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 16 from 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Howard County Executive Signs Budget Amendment to Fund Body-Worn Camera Program Beginning in October
Legislation releases County funding from contingency and utilizes American Rescue Plan funding to support program immediately.
HCD Special Board Meeting
Ellicott City’s Main Street to Close for Overnight BGE Maintenance Work
Work to take place each night from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., beginning night of October 19th and ending morning of October 22nd.
Howard County Receives Additional $7.7 Million in Rent and Utility Relief
Howard County is one of seven Maryland jurisdictions to receive second round of funding from U.S. Treasury.
Human Rights Commission Announces Winners of 2021 Human Rights Awards
At this year's award ceremony, the Human Rights Commission unveiled its new namesake awards, honoring several pioneers of human rights who lived, worked and served in Howard County.
CDHC Board Meeting
Howard County Department of Public Works to Host Public Meeting on River Road Bridge Replacement Project
Howard County’s Department of Public Works (DPW) will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, November 3rd from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to present plans for a nearby bridge replacement project.
Howard County Executive Ball to Establish Police Accountability Board
The new Board will establish critical independent oversight, makes misconduct complaints public.
County Executive Ball Breaks Ground on Essential Stream Restoration in Ellicott City
Howard County has over 10 miles of stream restoration projects in design, underway, or completed.
Ellicott City Watershed Master Plan Earns Competitive Award for Innovative Excellence
The American Society of Landscape Architects, Maryland Chapter, is the second organization to recognize the plan.
Reindeer Games (6-11 yrs)
County Executive Ball Launches Applications for $500,000 in Transform Howard Innovation Grants
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has launched $500,000 in grant funding for non-profits to design and implement forward-thinking, emerging, and creative ideas to support the community.
Ethics Commission Meeting
Police investigating fatal multi-vehicle collision in Laurel
An adult male was pronounced dead at the scene.
Complete Streets Implementation Team (CSIT) Meeting
Howard County’s Bureau of Environmental Services Launches “Harvest Heap,” Giving New Life to Fall Pumpkins
The "Harvest Heap" program encourages residents to compost their pumpkins versus tossing them in the trash.
2021 Howard County Health Assessment Survey Reveals New Areas of Focus
Results of the 2021 biennial Howard County Health Assessment Survey have been released and reveal several new focus areas in the community.
Howard County Executive Ball Highlights Economic Development Week, Road to Recovery
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA), are highlighting business resources and showcasing economic development progress.
Bicycle Advisory Group (BAG) Meeting
Howard County Executive, Regional Leaders, and Advocates Urge Young Residents to Enroll in Affordable Health Insurance
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball was joined by regional leaders and advocates to encourage young Marylanders 18-34 years old, to take advantage of new subsidies and enroll in affordable health insurance.
Police prepare for safe Halloween
Detectives conduct recent check of registered sex offenders.
Storm Triggers Ellicott City Safe and Sound Stream Debris Clean-Up
Ellicott City Safe and Sound’s stream debris removal program was triggered this week by the high winds experienced in the region, including the removal of a large fallen tree in the watershed.