These groups work to commit residential burglaries in various communities. 

Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter and 50+ centers will be closed on Monday, October 10th in observance of the Indigenous Peoples’ Day holiday. However, regular Monday trash, recycling, yard trim and food scrap collection services will be in effect and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, Maryland State Senator Guy Guzzone, and Recreation and Parks Director A. Raul Delerme announced the completion of a 1,250-foot universal access pathway at Haviland Mill Park that allows visitors to view the Patuxent River from an observation deck.

Howard County’s Department of Housing and Community Development is now accepting applications for its Moderate Income Housing Unit program October open enrollment period. Applications are being accepted now through Monday, October 31, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.

A Howard County construction project to improve a stormwater management pond adjacent to 10000 Junction Drive in Savage, has begun. This project is not expected to impact the flow of traffic and weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late July 2023.

Money Magazine has recognized Columbia as the best place to live in Maryland, and the 6th most desirable community in the nation, according to the most recent release of the magazines “Best Places to Live” in 2022.

The County's Budget Office has earned an outstanding Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada in recognition of its high standards, comprehensiveness and transparency for its Fiscal Year 2023 budget document.

Howard County’s Office of Workforce Development announced new phone numbers today based on an upgrade to the county phone system. Clients and businesses looking for employment resources can now reach the County office by phone at 410-313-1060 or by fax at 410-313-1070.

With temperatures projected to continue to dip well below freezing this week, the County’s Department of Public Works’ Bureau of Utilities is offering residents tips on how to keep pipes from freezing and potentially bursting. 

Howard County Government offices and more to be closed Monday, January 2nd in observance of the New Year's holiday, plus, more information about what's open and what's closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. 

Howard County Government Department of Public Works’ Bureau of Environmental Services is once again offering residents a variety of FREE holiday tree recycling options through its “Merry Mulch” program. All collected live trees are delivered to the Composting Facility at Alpha Ridge Landfill and recycled into compost and mulch.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today congratulated two employees from the Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits (DILP) for their recent awards from the Maryland Building Officials Association (MBOA).

Phase two of a Howard County construction project to reduce erosion along the stream banks of the Bonnie Branch at 4740 Bonnie Branch Road in Ellicott City, is expected to begin on or about Monday, January 9, 2023. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late February 2023.

Nomination forms available online; deadline is Friday, February 24th

Vendor and sponsorship applications are now being accepted for Howard County’s annual GreenFest, back for its 16th year on Saturday, April 15th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Howard Community College in Columbia.