Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced grant applications are now being accepted for the County’s Nonprofit and Faith-Based Security Grant Program. With $750,000 in grant funding available, this one-time grant program is available to eligible nonprofit organizations and faith-based organizations located within Howard County. Grant awards will range from $10,000 to $15,000, and grant applications are due by no later than 11:59 p.m., Friday, December 1st.

Missing person Andrew Mangold has been located unharmed.

Three County Health Officers have been appointed by Governor Wes Moore to serve on Maryland's new Commission on Public Health, including Howard County Health Officer Dr. Maura Rossman.

Missing Columbia man Earskine Cooper has been located unharmed. The Silver Alert has been canceled.

One person was killed in the collision.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Construction is set to occur next year

Students will be able to ride public transit for FREE through access from their devices .

Howard County Governments offices and more to be closed on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Also, as there will be no curbside trash, recycling, yard trim or food scrap collection on Thanksgiving Day, the County’s holiday "slide” schedule will be in effect for the remainder of the week.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Recreation and Parks Director Nick Mooneyhan today opened the completed sensory trail loop located at the Centennial Park North playground area. This world-class trail loop includes music features, sensory panels, and sensory play equipment near the all-access playground.

Anyone with information should contact police at 410-313-STOP or HCPDcrimetips@howardcountymd.gov.

The Commission will invite the creativity of the public to recommend options for the first Howard County flag re-design in over 50 years.

The Howard County Health Department released today a 2023 opioid overdose data summary, showing that fatal overdoses dropped from 41 in 2022 to 25 in 2023, a 39% decrease.

The Howard County Office of Transportation will be holding a Transportation Open House on Tuesday, January 30th, to discuss the planning, design, operations and maintenance of the County's transportation systems. The event will also be an opportunity for attendees to learn about the multitude of transportation options, modes, agencies and upcoming projects in Howard County. 

The 16-member Council will review and recommend best practices to decrease religious hate crimes throughout the county.