Howard County to Host First Annual Transportation Open House on January 30th
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.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Appoints First-Ever Interfaith Advisory Council to Combat Religious Intolerance
The 16-member Council will review and recommend best practices to decrease religious hate crimes throughout the county.
Howard County Seeks Nominees for “Business Recycling and Waste Reduction” and “Green Community Leadership” Awards
Nomination forms are available online – deadline is February 16th.
Howard County’s Harriet Tubman Cultural Center Wins Prestigious Project of the Year Award for Historical Restoration and Preservation
Howard County Executive Ball today announced that the County’s Department of Public Work’s Bureau of Facilities’ Harriet Tubman Cultural Center project has been selected by the American Public Works Association Mid-Atlantic Chapter as a winner of its 2024’s Project of the Year Award for Historical Restoration/Preservation – $5 to $25 million.
Multimodal Transportation Board (MTB) Meeting - March 26, 2024
Flag Commission Meeting #1
Rabies Vaccination Clinic - February 2024
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Launches Interactive American Rescue Plan Act Funding Dashboard
This new, innovative dashboard will help increase transparency with the disbursement of federal funding.
Agricultural Preservation Board Meeting (This meeting has been cancelled.)
Board of Appeals
Nite Bite Fishing (All ages)
Nite Bite Fishing (All ages)
NEW! Insect Zoo (5 yrs +)
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Requests Feedback on Letter to President Biden; Interfaith Advisory Council to Host Listening Session
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today released a draft letter addressed to President Joe Biden urging him to use his position and influence to secure an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza War. This draft letter, which will be available for public input, calls for the release of all hostages and negotiation of a bilateral ceasefire to end hostilities.
Howard County Interfaith Advisory Council Meeting
Police investigating fatal multi-vehicle collision in Laurel (UPDATED)
Route 1 was closed in both directions between Whiskey Bottom Road and Maier Road for approximately 4 hours.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Launches Transformative Family Home Start Program with Bridges to Housing Stability
Through the Housing Opportunities Meant for Everyone initiative, this program will offer housing assistance to families experiencing homelessness within the Howard County Public School System.
CDHC Board Meeting
West Friendship Agricultural Program Focus Group
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Unveils Location of First-Ever Public Garden
This nearly 100-acre property will be preserved from development of more than 20 units.
Hearing Examiner
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Unveils Exciting New Design for East Columbia Library Park
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today unveiled the exciting new design of the County’s Department of Recreation & Parks’ East Columbia Library Park.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Maryland Department of Natural Resources Launch Largest Voluntary Tree-planting Effort Ever in Maryland
In celebration of Arbor Day, Ball joined Dayton Oaks Elementary School students and staff to plant 70 new trees as part of the County’s Students Branching Out program.
Police investigating fatal hit-and-run collision involving pedestrian in Jessup
Anyone with information on the collision or the vehicle involved should contact PFC Germain at 410-313-3205 or sgermain@howardcountymd.gov.