GreenFest 2025
Howard County Executive Ball Launches Public Vote on County’s New Flag Design
The Howard County Flag Commission is now accepting public feedback on 10 designs for a future county flag.
Police ask for public help to locate missing elderly woman (UPDATED)
Yuk Fong Yeung, 69, was last seen leaving her residence in the 6000 block of Majors Lane at 11 a.m. yesterday on foot.
Howard County Becomes First in the State to Launch Vulnerability Disclosure Program to Protect Against Cyberattacks
The innovative program is part of Howard County’s holistic approach to cybersecurity.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Releases Age-Friendly Five-Year Progress Report
Approved by AARP, the progress report outlines the County’s Age-Friendly actions items started and completed to date/
50+ Health & Wellness Open House (50 yrs +)
Coffee with a Cop
County Executive Calvin Ball to Hold 1st FY26 Residents’ Budget Hearing on December 9th
Residents can sign-up to testify or give budget testimony online.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Celebrates Opening of Expanded Behavioral Health Unit at County’s Only Hospital
The new BHU Unit expands capacity to 24 beds from five in the current emergency room.
2025 Transportation Open House
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Announces Applications are Now Being Accepted to Assist Agricultural Community
Transformational $1 million in Drought Relief Grants offered to support local farmers negatively affected by extreme summer weather and $500,000 in Enhanced Agricultural Grants available.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Signs Executive Order Creating Workgroup for the United States’ 250th Anniversary
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball signed an Executive Order establishing a Howard County workgroup to plan a celebration in honor of the U.S.’s 250th anniversary in July 2026.
Police investigating fatal collision in Clarksville (UPDATED)
One person was pronounced dead at the scene.
Howard County’s Office of Veterans and Military Families Launches Tribute Page to Honor County Veterans and Military Members
In honor of National Veterans and Military Families Month, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced the unveiling of the County’s Office of Veterans and Military Families new “Tribute to County Veterans & Military Members” webpage to honor county hometown heroes
Roosevelt Boulevard Sidewalk Project to Begin in Elkridge
A Howard County construction project to install sidewalk along the east side of Roosevelt Boulevard from Cemetery Lane to Business Parkway in Elkridge, is scheduled to begin on or about Wednesday, December 4th.
Howard County Government Closings for Thanksgiving Holiday on November 28th and 29th
Howard County Government offices and more will be closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Launches 2024 Holiday Lights Map
To inspire holiday spirit this season, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball launched the 2024 “HoCo Holiday Lights” map today for residents and visitors to locate the most festive residential and commercial holiday light displays in the county.
Community Outreach Meeting on the Sharp Road Pond Repair Project
Folly Quarter Road Culvert Replacement Project to Begin
A Howard County emergency repair project to replace the culvert on Folly Quarter Road over the tributary to Benson Branch, between Buckskin Lake Drive and Walt Ann Drive in Ellicott City, is expected to begin on or about Monday, December 2nd. While the work is being done, this section of Folly Quarter Road will be closed to all traffic, with traffic following a clear marked detour. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by mid- to late-December.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Announces Security Grants Application for Nonprofit and Faith-Based Groups are Now Being Accepted
The deadline to apply is Friday, December 20, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.
Suspected police-involved fatal shooting under investigation
Per Maryland law, the Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division has assumed the investigation.
Sensory-Friendly Sunday (All Ages)
NEW! Bird Bonanza (3 yrs+)
Homeless Persons' Memorial Day
Howard County Executive Ball Celebrates Innovative Healthy Food Partnership with Howard County Public School System
Students and families to receive free, fresh produce through County’s Roving Radish program.