NEW! Bookworm Bash (All Ages)
The “Gateway to Opportunity,” County Executive Calvin Ball Declares the State of Business Strong in Howard County
During his annual address, Ball noted a record-setting number of new businesses opened their doors in Howard County last year and the addition of 5,400 new jobs last quarter alone
Howard County Seeks Nominees for Annual Recreation & Parks “Community Sports Hall of Fame”
Nomination forms are available online – deadline is April 15th.
Police investigating double shooting in Columbia
Anyone with information is asked to call 911.
Police arrest suspect in Columbia homicide; second victim remains in critical condition (UPDATED)
The suspect is charged with first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder.
Police investigating domestic-related homicide; suspect in custody (UPDATED)
The suspect was taken into custody at the scene.
Community Health Forum
Community Health Forum
Community Health Forum
Howard County Department of Public Works and Office of Transportation to Host a Public Meeting on Safety and Complete Streets Improvements to Tamar Drive, Phelps Luck Drive and High Tor Hill
The County's Department of Public Works’ Bureau of Highways’ Traffic Engineering Division and the County’s Office of Transportation will hold a joint public meeting on Thursday, February 27th, to present traffic calming plans for High Tor Hill and Phelps Luck Drive, bike lane plans for Phelps Luck Drive, and Complete Streets improvement plans for Tamar Drive.
Howard County Department of Public Works to Host a Community Outreach Meeting on the Tremendous Troy Park Champion Tree Protection Project
The County's Department of Public Works will hold a community outreach meeting on Wednesday, March 5th, to gather community input and discuss a critical preservation project to protect the County Champion Tree at Troy Park at Elkridge and the County's tree canopy.
Doula Information Session
Howard County Hosts First-Ever Career Fair Focused on Federal Workers, Contractors, and Residents Impacted by White House’s Drastic Cuts to Federal Government
Nearly 600 people attended the Federal Workers Career Fair.
Multimodal Transportation Board (MTB) Meeting -March 25, 2025
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Police Department Unveil Impactful Programs to Combat Crime and Enhance Community Safety
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today was joined by Howard County Police Department (HCPD) Chief Gregory Der, Howard County Public School System Superintendent William J. Barnes, and State’s Attorney Rich Gibson to announce new and continued steps the County is taking to combat crime and ensure community members feel safe.
Howard County Executive Ball Seeks Eligible Members for Police Accountability Board and its Disciplinary Trial Boards
Application deadline is Friday, March 14th
Howard County Spending Affordability Advisory Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2026 Recommendations
Howard County’s Spending Affordability Advisory Committee has released its report for the Fiscal Year 2026.
MIHU Homeownership Workshop
Growing Challenges Revealed in New Howard County Health Assessment Survey
The results from the latest version of the Howard County Health Assessment Survey (HCHAS) were compiled with new major findings to emerge from the survey data. The representative survey of 2,266 adult Howard County residents provides a comprehensive picture of the health conditions and behaviors across the County’s population. Declining healthcare access, rising mental health treatment, and growing financial strain highlight key areas for action.
DHCD Grants Public Hearing
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Announces New Support for Impacted Federal Workers and Contractors
Three new events are aimed at providing affected residents avenues to pursue different career paths.
Trans Day of Visibility 2025
Howard County Executive Ball Seeks Members for the Animal Matters Hearing Board
Deadline to apply is Friday, April 4th
Honoring Black Motherhood: Healing, Advocacy, and Unity for Change
County Executive Calvin Ball to Hold 2nd FY26 Residents’ Budget Hearing on March 20th
Residents can sign-up to testify or give budget testimony online