The North Laurel Community Center is one of Howard County's community centers, built to serve the southeastern portion of the county. The facility is shared by the Departments of Recreation & Parks and Health, Howard County Police and the Office on Aging and Independence. Features include a fitness room, game room, dance and aerobics room, double gymnasium, pre-school classrooms, multi-purpose rooms, senior activity room, and more.

On March 17, 2025, County Executive Ball signed Executive Order 2025-03 to establish the Economic Competitiveness and Opportunity Now, or “ECON,” Task Force. Comprised of government officials, business leaders, and education partners, the ECON Task Force will develop a comprehensive economic resiliency and competitiveness plan to guide Howard County’s winning economic strategy now and through the next decade.

Please add a simple sentence to describe what this committee does and is responsible for.

The Inspector General Advisory Board consists of seven citizen members who are tasked with selecting the Inspector General, and providing advisory and ministerial oversight on the activities of the Office of the Inspector General.

The Task Force will evaluate and provide recommendations on how to carry forward New Town's planned community framework.

The Office of the State’s Attorney for Howard County is a constitutionally mandated office charged with handling the prosecution of all criminal violations occurring within the county. Our goal is to build a safer community and promote justice, fairness, and equality for all.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball signed an Executive Order establishing a Howard County planning group to organize a celebration in honor of the U.S.’s 250th anniversary in July 2026.

This is the webpage for the Central Maryland Transportation & Mobility Commission which oversees the Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland.

Doing what it takes to keep the traveling public safe and moving.