County Executive Calvin Ball and Police Chief Lisa Myers today addressed the implementation of a body-worn camera program for the Howard County Police Department.

Howard County has extended the HoCo RISE Business Grants deadline to Tuesday, June 30, 2020 for all three grant programs. The Storefront Retail grant now has an expanded list of eligible businesses to include other types of storefront service providers that were forced to close or operate at limited capacity. This includes, but is not limited to, fitness facilities, fine art studios, dry cleaners, and other service providers. Applications will remain open until Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 11:59 pm.

The County has launched its Housing Opportunities Master Plan public survey to assist in the development of recommendations for the Housing Opportunities Master Plan for Howard County.

To stay aligned with Governor Hogan’s Executive Order, Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks announced today the reopening of additional outdoor activities and facilities, including games, tournaments, and park pavilions.