Police investigating fatal single-vehicle collision in Columbia
Route 175 eastbound from Snowden River Pkwy to I-95 was closed for several hours
Hearing Examiner
Glenelg Underground Fire Suppression Tank Project Underway
A Howard County construction project to install a 30,000-gallon fire suppression tank adjacent to the 14000 block of Burntwoods Road in Glenelg, has begun. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late July 2023.
Board of Appeals
Board of Appeals
Transformational Howard County Entrepreneur Accelerator Pitch Contest Awards Prizes to Five Local Companies
Five companies received monetary prizes after winning a “shark tank” style pitch competition in Howard County’s 10-week entrepreneur accelerator program, HoCo Higher.
Police ask for public’s help to locate missing Elkridge man (UPDATED)
He has been located unharmed.
Howard County Commission on Disabilities Seeks Nominees for 2023 Annual Awards Program
The Howard County Commission on Disabilities is now seeking nominations for its 2023 annual awards program. These awards recognize individual achievement and outstanding efforts of those who advance full participation in community life for all residents, while promoting the spirit and intent of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other disability rights laws. The nomination deadline is Monday, August 21, 2023.
Howard County Government Closings for July 3rd and July 4th for Independence Day
Howard County Government offices and more to close Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th for the Independence Day holiday. There will be regular Monday curbside trash, recycling, yard trim and food scrap collection on the 3rd; however, there will be no Tuesday collection on the 4th. The County's holiday slide schedule will be in effect for the remainder of the week, with Tuesday collection being picked up on Wednesday, Wednesday on Thursday and so forth.
July is Rec & Parks Month (All ages)
July is Rec & Parks Month (All ages)
July is Rec & Parks Month (All ages)
July is Rec & Parks Month (All ages)
July is Rec & Parks Month (All ages)
Police investigating suspicious death in Elkridge
One person was found dead in the residence.
Administrative Charging Committee
Administrative Charging Committee
City Nature Challenge Day (All ages)
Wild for Water Day (All ages)
Police investigating non-fatal shooting overnight in Columbia
One person was injured and is listed in good condition.
Police charge suspect with murder in Elkridge death
The suspect is charged with second-degree murder, false imprisonment, and first-degree arson in the March 3 death.
HCPD Fast Track Hiring Event
Howard County’s Office of Emergency Management to Host Public Meetings to Review Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan and Flood Mitigation Plan
This March, Howard County’s Office of Emergency Management will hold two public meetings to gather public input and discuss the County’s Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan and Flood Mitigation Plan. The first meeting will take place in-person on Wednesday, March 22nd and the second meeting will take place virtually on Wednesday, March 29th.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Seeks Proposals for Housing Opportunities Trust Fund
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the County’s Department of Housing and Community Development are seeking proposals from community partners for homeownership and neighborhood initiatives, as well as rehabilitation and multifamily rental housing projects, that are eligible for funding from the Housing Opportunities Trust Fund Notice of Funding Availability.
Howard County Bureau of Utilities Annual Fire Hydrant Inspection Program Ensures these Critical Assets are Fully Operational 24/7
The County’s Department of Public Works’ Bureau of Utilities has begun its annual Fire Hydrant Inspection program, which inspects all 10,111 fire hydrants located throughout the county to ensure they are fully operational. In addition, the County also gearing up for ISO audit, which measures water supply for fire suppression and ability of fire department to serve community.