LLICOTT CITY, MD – Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the Howard County Economic Development Authority (EDA) released a report today detailing the HoCo RISE Business Assistance Grant Program and its impact on supporting local businesses during the pandemic.

The Regional Transportation Agency (RTA) of Central Maryland serving Howard County, Anne Arundel County, Prince George’s County and the City of Laurel announced the selection of Jason Quan as its new General Manager.

Today, County Executive Calvin Ball announced that Howard County will review Governor Hogan’ guidance lifting additional COVID-19 restrictions effective Friday, March 12th at 5:00 p.m.

A Howard County construction project to repair and improve the stormwater management pond located south of 7838 Mayfield Avenue in Elkridge, is expected to begin on or about Monday, March 15th.

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced Howard County will align with Governor Hogan’s COVID-19 restrictions, lifting capacity limits on restaurants, retail, religious facilities, fitness centers, and personal services effective Friday, March 12th at 5:00 p.m.

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano and Board of Education Chair Dr. Chao Wu announced that more than 90% of Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) educators have received at least their first dose or are scheduled for their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination. 

Howard County Executive Allan H. Kittleman will kick off the discussion on planning and redevelopment of the Oakland Mills Village Center at a Village Board meeting Tuesday, May 10. 

Trees have been devastated by invasive emerald ash borer beetles

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced the launch of an Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Workgroup through Executive Order. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball released the following statement on the Maryland House of Delegates joining the Senate in overriding the Governor's veto of critical legislation passed in 2020 to fund the Prescription Drug Affordability Board.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is currently seeking a student applicant who is interested in serving on the Recreation & Parks Advisory Board.

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced that capacity restrictions on recreational sports and programs, wedding receptions, and social and fraternal organizations will be relaxed to match current State standards effective on Friday, February 19th at 5:00 p.m.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball provided a video update on the Ellicott City Safe & Sound plan progress

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced today that a total of $152,225,000 Public Improvement (CPI) and Metropolitan District bonds were sold via a competitive bid process. True Interest Cost (TIC) for CPI and Metro Bonds came in at 1.4 and 1.7 respectively.

ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball marked the one-year anniversary of Howard County’s first COVID-19 case and released the HoCo RISE Collaborative Report, outlining recommendations and a path forward for continued response and recovery from the pandemic. County Executive Ball launched the Collaborative in November 2020 and charged the 50 members to provide key recommendations in five areas: Public Health Response,

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball released the following statement on the shootings yesterday in Atlanta targeting Asian-Americans.

Howard County Executive Allan H. Kittleman today signed an executive order creating the Howard County Opioid Crisis Community Council to assist him in reviewing efforts and identifying new opportunities to address opioid misuse.

Suspect is being held without bond at the Howard County Detention Center.

Police were called to Route 108 at Manorstone Lane at 4:12 p.m.

Both suspects are being held without bond. 

The child was last seen at his residence at approximately 10:20 p.m.

The child was found by a U.S. Postal worker.