Howard County Executive, Regional Leaders, and Advocates Urge Young Residents to Enroll in Affordable Health Insurance
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball was joined by regional leaders and advocates to encourage young Marylanders 18-34 years old, to take advantage of new subsidies and enroll in affordable health insurance.
Police prepare for safe Halloween
Detectives conduct recent check of registered sex offenders.
Storm Triggers Ellicott City Safe and Sound Stream Debris Clean-Up
Ellicott City Safe and Sound’s stream debris removal program was triggered this week by the high winds experienced in the region, including the removal of a large fallen tree in the watershed.
Prestigious, National Culture of Health Prize Goes to Howard County, Awards $25,000 Prize Funding to Community Ecology Institute
Howard County is one of four winners of the 2021 Culture of Health Prize awarded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF).
95% of Howard County Eligible Residents 12+ Have At Least One Vaccine Dose
Howard County reached a significant vaccination milestone today, with 95% of residents 12 years and older receiving at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Complete Streets Implementation Team (CSIT) Meeting
Ribbon Cutting for Savage Park Playground (All ages)
Howard County Issues Report on HoCo RISE Business Assistance Grants
Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA) released a report today detailing the HoCo RISE Business Assistance Grant funding and its impact on supporting local businesses during the pandemic.
Walk Up Interviews
Zoning Board
Howard County Adds Nearly 130 Acres to Agricultural Land Preservation Program
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today signed a bill to acquire an agricultural preservation easement on property that is currently owned by the Dickey family but will be purchased by the Sharp family.
Holiday Train Garden at GJACC (All ages)
Howard County Police Chief Lisa Myers Announces Retirement
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced today that Police Chief Lisa Myers will retire on November 30th. Myers was appointed Chief in February of 2019.
Cranksgiving -- a Food Drive on Two Wheels
E-scooter Demo Day with SPIN
Your Family’s Tree (All ages)
Deer Santa (All ages)
Howard County to Honor Native American Heritage Month this November
November is Native American Heritage Month and Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, the County’s Office of Human Rights and Equity, Howard County Library System and local business Nava Be Diné, have partnered together to recognize the culture, traditions and history of American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Howard County Leaders Promote Back to School Vaccine Incentives and COVID-19 Safety
Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball was joined by local leaders and community members to promote vaccinations for students heading back to school buildings.
Howard County Office of Community Sustainability to Host Public Meeting on Plumtree Branch Stream Restoration Project
The County’s Office of Community Sustainability will hold a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, August 24th to discuss plans to stabilize a portion of a significantly eroded stream located behind Dunloggin Middle School at 9129 Northfield Road.
Police investigating fatal single-vehicle collision in Fulton
The driver and sole occupant was pronounced dead at the scene.
Public Health Advisory: Howard County COVID-19 Transmission Reaches Substantial Level
The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that the COVID-19 community transmission in Howard County has reached the “Substantial” level. The Howard County Health Department recommends following CDC guidelines for areas with substantial or high community transmission.
Transformative Complete Streets Improvements Coming to Guilford-Oakland Mills Road Intersection
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball shared Complete Street improvements that will begin this month at the Guilford and Oakland Mills Road intersection in Columbia.
Flag Retirement Ceremony
Howard County Will Require Masks in Government Buildings
Effective 8:00 a.m., August 14th, all employees and the public will be required to wear masks upon entry and throughout common areas, including elevators, stairwells, and/or meetings with other employees or visitors in all County buildings.