Howard County Executive Calvin Ball was joined by Senator Chris Van Hollen, state and local officials, and community members to celebrate the completion of the purchase agreement for Camp Ilchester.

Howard County Government and Department of Community Resources and Services (DCRS) Director Jacqueline Scott honored the outstanding achievements of graduates of the County’s “Getting Ahead” program.

Ellicott City Safe and Sound’s stream debris cleanup was triggered after intense rainfall June 8th  

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced a $2 million investment in support services for students and families to help close the achievement gap.

HCPD, Special Olympics athletes will carry the torch around Centennial Park. 

As Pride Month comes to an end, Commission will continue to advance equal rights  

Howard County’s Department of Public Works’ (DPW) Bureau of Environmental Services will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, July 6th at 6:00 p.m. to share the design of the Ellicott City Safe and Sound plan’s Extended North Tunnel project.

Howard County’s Department of Public Works’ Utility Design Division will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, July 6th to present plans for a proposed project, which includes the relocation and replacement of approximately 6,600 linear feet of water main along Old Columbia Pike between Toll House Road and Roussey Lane.

Howard County’s Office of Emergency Management took home the prestigious 2022 Project of the Year award from the Maryland Emergency Management Association for its On Call Emergency Manager and Emergency Operation Center Manager Training and Certification Program.

Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter, 50+ centers and Alpha Ridge Landfill will be closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday on Monday, July 4th. As there will be no Monday curbside trash, recycling, yard trim or food scraps collection on the 4th, the County’s holiday slide schedule will be in effect for the remainder of the week.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking applicants and student applicants interested in serving on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission. Student members are non-voting members and each serve a one-year term from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. The deadline to apply is Sunday, June 12th.

This Memorial Day, the County’s Office of Veterans and Military Families (OVMF) will honor county fallen hometown heroes with tributes posted on its “Fallen Heroes Tribute” website. Additionally, to supplement its initial research, OVMF is asking the community to help it identify additional fallen service members so the County can expand its Tribute page to honor all who have served.

Howard County closes on $75 million low-interest federal loan to support flood project 

Executive Calvin Ball lauded today’s passage of FY23 operating and capital budget plans in Howard County, and said that historic funding for public education, public safety, mental health services, environmental protection and parks and public works projects will improve the quality of life for all in Howard County.