On Saturday, April 2nd, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, Department of Recreation & Parks Director A. Raul Delerme, Howard County Autism Society, Maryland Secretary of Disabilities Carol A. Beatty, State Delegate Jessica Feldmark, Howard County Council Vice Chair Christiana Rigby, Maryland State Autism Coordinator Katie Gandy, and Autism Society of America’s Kim Musheno, joined together to honor World Autism Acceptance Day with “Autism in the Park” at Blandair Regional Park’s Laura’s Place “play-for-all” playground in Columbia.

On Saturday, April 9th, Howard County Government will host its 15th annual GreenFest, which features exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, outdoor activities and practical tips for easy ways to “green” your home, workplace and lifestyle.

The Howard County Fire Investigation Unit, a joint team from the police and fire departments, responded to investigate an apartment fire this morning in Columbia. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced that his proposed capital spending plan for fiscal year 2023 contains historic funding for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, aimed at providing health and environmental benefits while improving community connections.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking applicants from Councilmanic District 1 interested in serving on the Planning Board. The deadline to apply for this vacancy is Friday, April 22nd.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today was joined by Police Chief Gregory Der, Chief of the State’s Attorney’s Office Special Victims Unit Mary Murphy, Department of Social Services Director Stephen Liggett-Creel, and Commander of the HCPD Family Crimes and Sexual Assault Division Lt. Erika Heaver to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month and the reaccreditation of Howard County’s Child Advocacy Center: The Listening Place by the National Children’s Alliance.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking applicants interested in serving on the Environmental Sustainability Board. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 22nd.

Assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will review the Howard County Police Department next week.

A Howard County construction project to build a sidewalk along eastbound Frederick Road between Gray Rock Drive and Jay Drive in Ellicott City has resumed.

Howard County Government offices, 50+ centers and animal shelter will be closed in observance of the Good Friday holiday on Friday, April 15th. Maryland courts and the County’s Alpha Ridge Landfill will however be open and there will be regular Friday curbside trash, recycling, food scrap and yard trim collections. 

The Light the Night 5K was spearheaded by Chloe McGeehan who served as student member for the past year for the Howard County Recreation and Parks Park Board. Over 150 participants raised more than $2,100 combined. 

At Howard County’s 15th annual GreenFest event this past Saturday, April 9th, the County’s Department of Public Works’ Bureau of Environmental Services announced the winners of its fourth annual “Business Recycling and Waste Reduction” and “Green Community Leadership” awards program.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball was joined by Maryland Department of Agriculture Secretary Joe Bartenfelder today to announce a transformational $11 million in joint funding to support critical renovations to the Maryland Wholesale Produce Market in Jessup.

Newly formed commissions on LGBTQIA+ and Latino needs and rights promote inclusivity and equity in Howard County  

Launches new ARP spending dashboard to ensure transparency 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Police Chief Gregory Der today announced an innovative plan to equip police officers with life-saving bleeding control Quikclot kits.