Howard County Government and its design consultant, Arcadis, are set to host a series of in-person and virtual community meetings from February 27th to March 21st to gather community feedback about how a new, future Howard County Library System (HCLS) Central branch can best benefit Downtown Columbia and all of Howard County.

Residents can sign-up to testify or give budget testimony online.

The Department of Housing and Community Development seeks public comment regarding the Settlement Downpayment Loan Program and Rehabilitation Loan Fund Program; Housing to host a public hearing on April 2nd to gather feedback.

Now, more facilities will be equipped with this life saving device, making Howard County a model community for cardiac arrest survival.

Ranked top ten “Happiest Cities in America” for 2024.

The investigation is ongoing; no information on motive is available at this stage.

Howard County’s Spending Affordability Advisory Committee’s released its Report for the Fiscal Year 2025. The Committee is tasked with making recommendations to the County Executive on revenue projections, General Obligation bond authorizations, long-term fiscal outlook and County revenue and spending patterns.

Applications are now open for the first Youth Poet Laureate position in Howard County history; deadline to apply is Thursday, May 30, 2024.

This innovative grant program helps residents safeguard against flood damage in their homes and businesses

Through the Housing Opportunities Meant for Everyone (HOME) initiative, this program will offer rental assistance to Howard Community College students of eligible income.

North St. John’s Swim & Tennis Club acquisition brings Purchased Conservation Easement program to more than 70 acres preserved.

Ball submits testimony in support of Senate Bill 1026, requiring State Board of Education to develop and adopt a process for the uniform and timely reporting and public display of local board of education budget data.

A Howard County construction project to replace approximately 150 linear feet of eight-inch cement sewer pipe with an iron-steel sewer pipe in the river at Woodland Road in Ellicott City, adjacent to Centennial Park East Area’s Pavilion H, has begun. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late March 2024.

The 29,000 sq. ft. space now includes a fitness center geared towards older adults

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The Committee will inform the Gateway Master Plan process by advising the County on stakeholder needs and desired outcomes.