Howard County Government offices, 50+ centers, courts, animal shelter, Recreation & Parks’ community and athletic centers, activity rooms and historic sites, and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be closed on Thursday, November 25th in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. As there will be no curbside trash, recycling, yard trim or food scrap collection on Thanksgiving Day, the County’s holiday "slide” schedule will be in effect for the remainder of the week. County park gates will be open on the 25th; however, there will be no staff on duty. 

Last night, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball hosted a telephone town hall event with local officials to address questions and concerns about the recently approved children’s vaccine, booster shots, and mental health access. 

The pedestrian was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

What police will be doing -- and what you can do -- to ensure a safe holiday season.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today appointed Gregory J. Der Chief of Police in Howard County.

Residents can sign-up to testify or give budget testimony online for Howard County Executive Ball 1st Fiscal Year 2023 Resident’s Budget Hearing on December 13th.  

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and members of the Howard County Council participated in the official swearing-in ceremony for Fire Chief Louis Winston.

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball was joined by local leaders and community members to promote vaccinations for students heading back to school buildings.

The County’s Office of Community Sustainability will hold a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, August 24th to discuss plans to stabilize a portion of a significantly eroded stream located behind Dunloggin Middle School at 9129 Northfield Road.

The driver and sole occupant was pronounced dead at the scene.

The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that the COVID-19 community transmission in Howard County has reached the “Substantial” level. The Howard County Health Department recommends following CDC guidelines for areas with substantial or high community transmission.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball shared Complete Street improvements that will begin this month at the Guilford and Oakland Mills Road intersection in Columbia.

Effective 8:00 a.m., August 14th, all employees and the public will be required to wear masks upon entry and throughout common areas, including elevators, stairwells, and/or meetings with other employees or visitors in all County buildings.

Temperatures and humidity will bring the heat index value to over 105 degrees.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball signed an impactful Executive Order (EO) today establishing new rules for awarding procurement dollars to local businesses.

An adult female victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two officers injured after wanted suspects ram police car; four in custody. 

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball was joined by Governor Larry Hogan and state and local officials for the groundbreaking of the crucial H7 Dry Flood Mitigation Pond, an Ellicott City Safe and Sound project.