Howard County Government offices, 50+ centers and animal shelter will be closed in observance of the Good Friday holiday on Friday, March 29th. However, the Maryland courts and the County’s Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open, and there will be regular Friday curbside trash, recycling and food scrap collections.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today officially introduced the first Age-Friendly Table for Connection at Cedar Lane Park West in Columbia.

A Howard County construction project to improve stormwater drainage along Emory Street and portions of Church Road and Court Avenue in Ellicott City, is expected to begin on or about Monday, April 1st.

Ball plans elevate consumer protection as a standalone office, align homelessness services and housing opportunities, and streamline processes and assistance for constituents.

Howard County Government offices, courts, 50+ centers, animal shelter, Alpha Ridge Landfill and more will be closed on Monday, December 25th in observance of the Christmas holiday. As there will be no Monday curbside trash, recycling, yard trim or food scrap collection on Christmas Day, the County’s holiday "slide” schedule will be in effect.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball becomes first public official in Maryland to sign the Charge@Work pledge.

A Howard County Department of Public Works’ Stormwater Management Division construction project to repair a storm water management pond located on Columbia Association property behind 9566 Many Mile Mews in Columbia, is expected to begin on or about Monday, January 15, 2024. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late September 2024.

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.

Howard County Government offices, courts, 50+ centers, animal shelter, Alpha Ridge Landfill, Cedar Lane and Schooley Mill Activity Rooms, Gary J. Arthur, North Laurel and Roger Carter Community Centers, Meadowbrook Athletic Complex, Robinson Nature Center, Harriet Tubman Cultural Center, Kiwanis-Wallas Hall, Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum, and county historic sites will be closed on Monday, January 1st in observance of the New Year’s holiday.

Investigators are asking area businesses to check their security cameras

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced Howard County Government has taken bold steps to further its investment in its employees with the launch of a new paid parental leave benefit, a new option to enroll in a 529 College Savings Plan and ability for all County employees, regardless of their benefit status, to elect to contribute towards a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.

A Howard County construction project to stabilize exposed public utilities at a stream crossing located in a wooded area off Bending Sky Way in Ellicott City, is expected to begin on or about Tuesday, January 2nd. The project will provide cover and protection for the water main and sewer main exposed in the stream. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by mid-January.

The State award recognizes Howard County’s first of its kind land preservation partnership for its commitment to environmental protection.