NEW! Eggstreme Flashlight Egg Hunt (11-15 yrs)
The History of Early Railroading
Police investigating non-fatal shooting in Columbia
Both victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information is asked to call 911.
Howard County Department of Public Works to Host Public Meeting on Scottswood Court Pond Repair Project
Howard County’s Department of Public Works’ (DPW) Stormwater Management Division will hold a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, March 8th starting at 7:00 p.m., to present plans for a stormwater management pond repair project near 15036 Scottswood Court in Woodbine.
Police update Feb. 13 non-fatal shooting in Columbia, offer reward
Police are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information in the case.
Howard County Department of Public Works to Host Public Meeting on Montevideo Road Relocation Project
Howard County’s Department of Public Works Transportation and Special Projects Division will hold a public meeting on Thursday, February 24th to present project plans to complete the relocation of Montevideo Road at a site east of 7650 Port Capital Drive to 7286 Montevideo Road in Jessup, to provide safer access along the relocated Montevideo Road corridor.
NEW! Annie's Story Time (All Ages)
County Executive Ball Signs Legislation to Create Police Accountability Board
New Board will establish critical independent oversight, makes misconduct complaints public
Howard County Bikeshare Pilot Program Ending; Planning Underway for Next Generation of Transportation
A bikeshare pilot program that provided fitness-friendly transportation in Columbia and Ellicott City is coming to an end this month, as officials evaluate the next generation of services to provide county residents.
President Joe Biden Praises Howard County for Meaningful Use of American Rescue Plan Funding
Today, President Joe Biden acknowledged Howard County for its use of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding to support educators and bus drivers during a speech to National Association of Counties (NACo) leaders.
Howard County Receives AAA Credit Rating from all 3 Rating Agencies
The County has received the highest possible credit rating, AAA, from all three bond rating agencies - Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investor Services and Standard & Poor’s. Among more than 3,100 counties in the nation, Howard County is one of 49 counties to receive a AAA rating from all three agencies, affirming the County’s ability to pay its debts and gives taxpayers the lowest possible interest when repaying bonds sold by the county.
Rockville man charged with sexually assaulting student at Columbia music school
Priyant Sundas, 30, of Grosvenor Place, is facing charges of sex abuse of a minor.
Police arrest four in December armed robbery, recover illegal guns
Police arrested four teenagers in a December armed robbery.
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Key Public-Private Partnership Between Howard County and BGE Commits $500k to Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE) CEO Carim Khouzami today unveiled a new public-private partnership that will provide $500,000 in grant funding for small business and entrepreneurs affected by the pandemic.
February MTB Meeting
Howard County Executive Lifts Mask Mandate for Government Buildings
Effective Tuesday, February 22nd, masks will no longer be required in Howard County Government buildings. However, masks will still be required on public transit and at the Howard County Detention Center.