The Howard County Human Rights Commission is seeking nominations for its 2023 James E. Henson, Sr. and Jean W. Toomer Individual, Dr. Murray Simon Student and Colette Roberts Organization awards. Presented annually, these awards honor individuals and community organizations who have made significant contributions to human and civil rights in Howard County.

The County's Department of Public Works’ Transportation and Special Projects Division will hold a public meeting on Thursday, June 1st to present plans for a multi-modal travel improvement project along Rogers Avenue between US 40 and Courthouse Drive, which will include the widening of Rogers Avenue. Weather permitting and pending final land acquisition, the project is expected to begin this summer and take 24 months to complete.

A Howard County construction project to construct sidewalk along Frederick Road near Centennial Lane in Ellicott City, is expected to begin on or about Monday, May 15th. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by the middle of June.

A Howard County construction project to extend the sidewalk along eastbound Montgomery Road from Rowanberry Drive to Timberlee Road in Elkridge, is expected to begin on or about Thursday, June 15th. Weather permitting, this entire project is expected to be completed by the start of the 2023-2024 school year.

This Sunday, July 23rd marks the fifth anniversary of the passing of Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services Lieutenant Nathan “Nate” Flynn. At just 34 years of age, Lieutenant Flynn died in the line of duty in 2018, while battling a house fire in Clarksville, Maryland.

In response to the forecasted high temperatures and heat index, Dr. Maura J. Rossman, Howard County Health Officer, has issued a heat alert for Howard County. The alert has been issued for Thursday, July 27 to Saturday, July 29 from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with high temperatures expected to be in the mid to high 90s.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced the release of a Request for Proposal for the sale and redevelopment of the Long Reach Village Center property, located at 8775 Cloudleap Court in Columbia

In honor of July’s National Parks and Recreation Month, Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks has revealed the names of the four newest inductees of the Howard County Community Sports Hall of Fame for their commitment or notable contribution to community sports in Howard County.

Devinn Dwight Gleaton, 23, of Odenton, was pronounced dead at the scene

Kickoff party will be held at Wilde Lake Middle School; 20 additional community parties planned

The Howard County Local Health Improvement Coalition (LHIC) has provided $4,150 to the Community Ecology Institute to build and maintain community gardens at Bryant Woods and Talbott Springs elementary schools.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is seeking applicants to serve on the Equal Business Opportunity Commission, specifically applicants who are either minority business owners, women business owners or business owners with a disability. The deadline to apply is Friday, August 18th.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is currently seeking applicants to serve on the Historic Preservation Commission, specifically individuals who live or own property in the Lawyers Hill Historic District or who have architectural experience or professional experience in the architectural field preferred. The deadline to apply has been extended until Friday, October 6th.