An additional 20 neighborhood block parties will occur throughout the county.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today signed an executive order establishing the impactful History and Historic Sites Advisory Workgroup. Consisting of experts, public volunteers, and Howard County Government professionals, the Workgroup is tasked with making recommendations regarding the County's preservation, acquisition, programming, partnership, research, and prioritization goals of Howard County's history and historic properties.

The New Open Rewards App offers consumers 5% cash back for shopping at participating local businesses

The Howard County Department of Public Works will hold a community outreach meeting on Thursday, August 28th, to discuss the concept plan for an expanded Tiber Park along the southwest corner of Main Street and Maryland Avenue in Ellicott City.

Howard County Government, Howard County Public School System, and Howard Community College sign historic MOU on environmental action and announce a new solar power purchase agreement to collaborate on clean, affordable energy use.

This powerful innovative partnership with the Community Action Council of Howard County promotes economic mobility and new pathways to self-sufficiency.

A Howard County construction project to install a sidewalk along Old Saint Johns Lane from Leaf Shade Drive to Saint Johns Lane in Ellicott City, as part of the County’s WalkHoward plan to connect the neighborhood to St. John's Lane Elementary School and Mt. Hebron High School, has begun. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by Friday, August 22nd.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced the next round of the highly successful Old Ellicott City (OEC) Bucks program, set to kick off Saturday, August 16th. This program, which offers $10 business vouchers to residents and visitors - available for pickup at the Howard County Welcome Center while supplies last, and helps promote tourism and a successful small business environment for Main Street in Historic Ellicott City. T

The pedestrian was transported to the hospital where she was later pronounced dead.

Police are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of the suspect.

Through detailed investigation, detectives determined that Brown was responsible for the child’s death due to neglect and abuse.

Through an annual back-to-school initiative known as H.A.S.T.E. (Helping Arriving Students Through Enforcement), officers will focus on enforcing driver and pedestrian safety in school zones.