Police investigating fatal collision involving pedestrian in Laurel
The pedestrian, a 17-year-old male, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Launches 2023 Holiday Lights Map
To inspire more unity and goodwill this holiday season, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball launched the 2023 “HoCo Holiday Lights” map today for residents and visitors to locate the best and brightest residential and commercial holiday light displays in the county.
Howard County Executive Ball Seeks Members for Advisory Board on Consumer Protection
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking applicants to serve on the Advisory Board on Consumer Protection, specifically a person representing a consumer interest group. The deadline to apply for this vacancy is Friday, December 15th.
December 7, 2023 Planning Board
Woodland Road Stream Stabilization to Begin
ELLICOTT CITY, MD – A Howard County construction project to stabilize sections of the stream along Woodland Road near MD 108 and Old Annapolis Road in Ellicott City, is expected to begin on or about Monday, November 27th. The project is not expected to impact the flow of traffic in the area and weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by summer 2024.
County Executive Calvin Ball to Hold 1st FY25 Residents’ Budget Hearing on December 11th
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will hold his first Residents’ Budget Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget cycle on Monday, December 11th at 6:00 p.m. This year’s budget hearing will be held virtually and residents can sign-up online to speak at the hearing by going to www.howardcountymd.gov/budgettestimony.
MIHU for Homeownership
Howard County Executive Ball Seeks Proposals for Transformative Homeownership and Neighborhood Initiatives
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the County’s Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) today announced proposals for the second round of funding from the Housing Opportunities Trust Fund are now being accepted. Through this Notice of Funding Availability, DHCD is seeking innovative proposals from community partners for homeownership and neighborhood initiatives, as well as rehabilitation and multifamily rental housing projects, that are bold and impactful to help address the County’s affordable housing needs and gaps.
DHCD Grants Public Hearing
Howard County’s New Waterloo Fire Station Receives Prestigious LEED Gold Certification
Designed with personnel safety and the environment in mind, the Department of Fire and Rescue Services' new Waterloo Fire Station is Howard County’s first fire station to be certified LEED Gold.
AirTag/ SmartTag Giveaway for Hyundai and Kia owners
DHCD Grants Public Hearing - FFY2023 Annual Action Plan
Dive-In Movie: Winter Edition (All ages)
NEW! Magic of the Maple Tree (5 yrs +)
Howard County launches online crime and traffic dashboards
In its ongoing commitment to transparency and public safety, the Howard County Police Department and Howard County Executive Calvin Ball are launching two new innovative online interactive dashboards to provide the public with updated information about crime reports and traffic stops.
2023 Howard County Homeless Persons' Memorial
NEW! Out of this World – Women in Space (6 yrs +)
Police investigating fatal single-vehicle collision in Ellicott City (UPDATED)
One person was killed in the collision.
Police investigating fatal collision in Laurel
One person was killed in the collision.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Makes Transformational Investment in Behavioral Health
Funding increases Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center's Behavioral Health unit from five beds to 24 beds, impacting capacity, including to the Emergency Room Department.
Columbia Takes Home Top Score on Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index Scorecard
Columbia achieves a perfect score of 100, making it an ‘All-Star’ City.
Hearing Examiner
Board of Appeals
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday Closings
Howard County Makes Significant Strides to Help Farmers with Land Preservation
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced that the Agricultural Land Preservation Program (ALPP) has updated its financing terms to incentivize even more farmers to preserve their land as “Farmland Forever.” Rhonda and Jeff Winkler, long-time Howard County farmers, recently purchased a 58.5-acre crop farm on St. Michael’s Road in Woodbine to expand their local operations. This will be the first property to enter the ALPP under the updated terms.