These groups work to commit residential burglaries in various communities. 

Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter and 50+ centers will be closed on Monday, October 10th in observance of the Indigenous Peoples’ Day holiday. However, regular Monday trash, recycling, yard trim and food scrap collection services will be in effect and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, Maryland State Senator Guy Guzzone, and Recreation and Parks Director A. Raul Delerme announced the completion of a 1,250-foot universal access pathway at Haviland Mill Park that allows visitors to view the Patuxent River from an observation deck.

Howard County’s Department of Housing and Community Development is now accepting applications for its Moderate Income Housing Unit program October open enrollment period. Applications are being accepted now through Monday, October 31, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.

A Howard County construction project to improve a stormwater management pond adjacent to 10000 Junction Drive in Savage, has begun. This project is not expected to impact the flow of traffic and weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late July 2023.

Money Magazine has recognized Columbia as the best place to live in Maryland, and the 6th most desirable community in the nation, according to the most recent release of the magazines “Best Places to Live” in 2022.

The County's Budget Office has earned an outstanding Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada in recognition of its high standards, comprehensiveness and transparency for its Fiscal Year 2023 budget document.

Howard County’s Office of Workforce Development announced new phone numbers today based on an upgrade to the county phone system. Clients and businesses looking for employment resources can now reach the County office by phone at 410-313-1060 or by fax at 410-313-1070.

Update: Victim identified as Rakki Miguel Jones-Onyejiaka, 36. Police believe incident was not random.

Columbia was named the “Safest City in America” by WalletHub for the fifth consecutive year and is the only Maryland city in the Top 150. WalletHub compared 182 cities — including the 150 most populated U.S. cities, plus at least two of the most populated cities in each state — across three criteria: home & community safety, natural-disaster risk, and financial safety. 

Howard County police are preparing for Halloween and offering tips for parents to ensure a safe, fun night for all.

A Howard County construction project to extend the sidewalk along eastbound Whiskey Bottom Road to Moonshine Hollow and Old Lantern Way in Laurel, is expected to begin on or about Monday, November 14th. This project is just one small example of the County’s commitment to implement projects included in the recently adopted Pedestrian Plan, WalkHoward: Moving Forward.