Howard County Agrees to $16.1 Million for Public Education Bonuses
All full-time employees will receive a $1,800 bonus and part-employees receive a pro-rated bonus
Ethics Commission Meeting
Ethics Commission Meeting - January 25th @ 6:00 p.m.
Web-Ex log-in details will be posted in the Agenda on the Ethics Commission website under 2021 Meeting Agendas.
Police investigating non-fatal shooting in Columbia (UPDATED)
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 410-313-STOP or HCPDCrimeTips@howardcountymd.gov.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Statement on Citizens' Election Fund
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball released the following statement regarding the Citizens' Election Fund and Council Bill 6.
Howard County Recognizes Emergency Management Volunteer of the Year
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the Office of Emergency Management today awarded the Emergency Management Volunteer of the Year to resident Andy Protigal.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Seeks Student Member for Recreation & Parks Advisory Board
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is currently seeking a student applicant who is interested in serving on the Recreation & Parks Advisory Board. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 18th.
Howard County Executive Ball Seeks Input for Transportation Funding Priorities
Office of Transportation to hold virtual public meeting on January 27th
Howard County Executive Ball Seeks Applicants for Public Works Board
Deadline to apply is Friday, February 11th
Ellicott City Safe and Sound Stream Debris Clean-Up Initiated After High Winds
Recent winter weather events led to Ellicott City Safe and Sound’s stream debris inspection today.
Transformational Howard County Age Friendly Action Plan Approved by AARP
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced that the AARP has approved the Howard County Age-Friendly Action Plan, a transformational document and critical milestone to join the AARP Network of Age Friendly States and Communities.
County Executive Ball Names Tracy Rezvani to Lead Office of Consumer Protection
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced today the appointment of Tracy Rezvani as Administrator for the Office of Consumer Protection.
Howard County Executive Ball Seeks Members for Consumer Protection Advisory Board
Application deadline is Friday, February 11
Evergreen Advisors Investment Firm Reverses Course; Recommits to Howard County
Evergreen Advisors, a middle market Investment Bank and Corporate Advisory Firm with offices in Columbia, MD and McLean, VA, signed a long-term lease with The Howard Hughes Corporation to relocate its headquarters to Downtown Columbia, Maryland.
Marriottsville Road Water Main Installation to Begin
A Howard County construction project to upgrade the water main along northbound Marriottsville Road between Albeth Road and both I-70 eastbound ramps is expected to begin on or about Monday, January 31.
Native Plant Palooza (All ages)
Howard County Recreation & Parks
Howard County Breaks Ground on 6th Cricket Pitch
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today broke ground on the County’s first designated youth cricket pitch at Lake Elkhorn Middle School in Columbia.
NEW! Cats vs Dogs Fashion Show (16 yrs +)
Howard County Recreation & Parks
NEW! Video Commercial Competition (All ages)
Howard County Recreation & Parks
Victim in Jan. 19 shooting in Columbia dies; police increase reward
Police are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information in the case.
CSX to Begin Repair of Dorsey Run Road Railroad Crossing
A CSX Railroad maintenance project to repair and reconstruct the railroad crossing and roadway at Dorsey Run Road in Jessup, will close the roadway from approximately 9:00 a.m., November 9th. to 3:00 p.m., November 11th. During this time, traffic will be detoured via Patuxent Range Road, US 1 and MD 175.
New Sensory-Friendly Play Experience Opens at Centennial Park in Howard County, Next Phase Announced
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today celebrated the opening of Centennial Park North’s new Sensory-Friendly Play Experience playground.
NEW! 5 Elements Festival (All Ages)
***New date***
This was originally on January 16 and has moved to January 30.
Howard County Recreation & Parks
Annual Action Plan - Virtual Public Hearing
The Howard County Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) invites all interested citizens, community groups, agencies and non-profit organizations to participate in one of our Virtual Public Needs Hearings regarding the County’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) programs and the development of the FFY2022 Annual Action Plan.
Annual Action Plan - Virtual Public Hearing #2
The Howard County Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) invites all interested citizens, community groups, agencies and non-profit organizations to participate in one of our Virtual Public Needs Hearings regarding the County’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) programs and the development of the FFY2022 Annual Action Plan.
Annual Action Plan - Virtual Public Hearing #3
The Howard County Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) invites all interested citizens, community groups, agencies and non-profit organizations to participate in one of our Virtual Public Needs Hearings regarding the County’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) programs and the development of the FFY2022 Annual Action Plan.