NEW! Outdoor Extravaganza Signing Day (All ages)
Floating Pumpkin Patch (2-11 yrs)
Halloween Tricks, Treats and Trees (All ages)
Halloween Tricks, Treats and Trees (All ages)
Adult Seek & Stroll (18 yrs+)
Shaffers Mill Road Culvert Replacement to Begin
A Howard County construction project to replace two deteriorating culverts under a portion of Shaffers Mill Road, approximately 650 feet west of Shaffersville Road in Mount Airy. During the project, Shaffers Mill Road at the construction site will be closed to thru traffic. Motorists will follow a clearly marked detour using Shaffersville Road and Florence Road. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by mid-July
Board of Appeals Hearing Examiner
Board of Appeals Hearing Examiner
Howard County Executive Ball Seeks Applicants for Commission for Transitioning Students with Disabilities
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is currently seeking applicants, specifically parents, interested in serving on the Commission for Transitioning Students with Disabilities. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, June 30th.
Howard County Government Closings for Juneteenth National Freedom Day on June 18th
While Howard County Government offices, 50+ centers and animal shelter will be closed on Friday, June 18th in observance of the Juneteenth National Freedom Day holiday, there will be regular Friday curbside trash, recycling, food scrap and yard trim collection services on the 18th.
Mental Health and It's Impact on Everything
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Announces Significant Funding to Launch Capital Campaign for Veterans Monument
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball joined the Howard County Veterans Foundation to announce $50,000 in County funding for the final design of the Howard County Veterans Monument and launch a capital campaign.
Human Rights Commission Seeks Nominations for 2021 Human Rights Awards
The Howard County Human Rights Commission is now seeking nominations for its 2021 Human Rights Commission Individual, Student and Organization Awards, which honor exemplary citizenship, dedicated leadership and outstanding achievement that have made significant contributions in eliminating or eradicating discrimination, while advancing human and civils rights, in Howard County. The deadline to submit a nomination is Sunday, August 15th.
Board of Appeals Hearing Examiner
Zoning Board
Police investigating non-fatal shooting Friday in Columbia
The victim is listed in critical condition.
Victims in two unrelated shootings in Columbia have died
Both victims were initially transported to University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in critical condition.
Bicycle Advisory Group (BAG) Meeting
Police ask for public’s help to ID bank robbery suspect
Investigators are offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the suspect’s identification.
Complete Streets Implementation Team (CSIT) Meeting
Recreation & Parks Dedicates New Blandair Regional Park Playground in Memory of Employee
In a dedication and remembrance ceremony held on Saturday, June 12, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Department of Recreation & Parks Director A. Raul Delerme dedicated Blandair Regional Park’s new “play-for-all” playground to the memory of former Bureau Chief of Recreation Laura Wetherald.
Continuation of Lincoln Drive, Cedar Villa Heights Park Drainage Improvement Project
The second phase of a two-phase Howard County construction project to improve stormwater drainage between Lincoln Drive and Wye Avenue in Jessup, is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, June 28th. Temporary lane shifts can be expected during construction hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., particularly during the install of the underground pipes. Weather permitting, this phase of the project is expected to be completed by late October 2021.