Howard County Government: Carrigan Drive Outfall Stabilization Project To Begin

A Howard County construction project to stabilize approximately 255 linear feet of stream between 9945 and 9949 Carrigan Drive in Ellico ...

Moderate Income Housing Applications Accepted Through July 31

Howard County’s Department of Housing and Community Development is accepting applications for its Moderate Income Housing Unit program.

Unemployment Rate Increases In Columbia Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Howard County is lower than the Maryland average.

Howard County Government: Howard County Housing Department Now Accepting Moderate Income Housing Unit Applications

An inclusionary zoning program, the Department of Housing and Community Development's Moderate Income Housing Unit (MIHU) program offers ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Hosts Nation's Largest Youth Cricket League Tournament 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball hosted the opening ceremony for the 8th annual National Youth Cricket League (NYCL) tournament.

Howard County Government: Howard County's 4th Of July Celebration Will Offer COVID-19 Vaccines

County Executive Calvin Ball and Howard County Recreation & Parks announced this year's July 4th fireworks celebration at the Lakefront ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Will Host Public Meeting On Historic Courthouse Redevelopment

Howard County Government will be hosting a public meeting to discuss the potential redevelopment of the Historic Ellicott City Courthous ...

Howard County Government: Police And Fire Departments Urge Residents To Be Safe Around The July 4th Holiday

Ground-based sparklers are illegal in Howard County.

Howard County Government: Howard County To Offer COVID-19 Vaccines At Merriweather Concerts This Season

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced COVID-19 vaccinations will be available to Merriweather concert attendees this season.

Howard County Government: Baltimore Man Charged With Murder Of Ex-Girlfriend In Columbia

Jawon Stanford Ferguson, 38, of North Curley Street, is charged with first- and second-degree murder and a weapon violation in the June ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Government Closings On July 5th In Observance Of Independence Day Holiday 

Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter, 50+ centers and Alpha Ridge Landfill will be closed in observance of the Indep ...

Howard County Government: Howard County Police To Direct Some Non-Emergency 911 Calls To Mental Health Experts

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced the Howard County Police Department (HCPD) and Grassroots Crisis Intervention Cente ...

Howard County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Columbia area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

Howard County Government: Warwick Way And Birmingham Way Roadway Resurfacing Project Underway

A Howard County project to resurface all of Warwick Way and Birmingham Way in Marriottsville, has begun. Two-way traffic will be maintai ...

Howard County Government: Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Wednesday In Columbia

The adult female victim was found suffering from a gunshot wound and pronounced dead at the hospital.

Howard County Government: How To Protect Your Packages From Thieves

Reports of “porch pirates,” or thieves who steal packages right off your front doorstep, are all too common.

Howard County Government: Howard County Executive Commits $750,000 To Tackle Achievement Gap Through HoCo STRIVES

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced $750,000 for HoCo STRIVES in Fiscal Year 2022, an 88% increase over the Fiscal Year 2021 b ...

Howard County Government: How To Protect Your Property From Burglars

The HCPD has been receiving increased reports of people walking into open garages and stealing property.

Howard County: Educational Opportunities Expanding With New Head Start Center In Long Reach Village Center

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball hosted a ribbon cutting for the Bauder Education Center, a vital early education program of the Comm ...

Howard County: Ilchester Road Sidewalk Extension Project To Begin

A Howard County construction project to extend a sidewalk along a portion of Ilchester Road in Ellicott City is expected to begin on or ...

Howard County: Ridgelys Run Road Construction To Begin

A Howard County project to construct Ridgelys Run Road at 8490 Washington Boulevard (US 1) in Jessup is scheduled to begin on or about M ...

Howard County: Howard County Executive Expands July 4th Celebration, Now Includes Live Entertainment And Food Trucks

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced and expanded the July 4th celebration hosted at Lake Kittamaqundi to include live e ...

Howard County: Why Are Catalytic Converter Thefts On The Rise?

Jurisdictions throughout the country are seeing a rise in the theft of catalytic converters from vehicles.

Howard County: Police Charge Two Suspects In Woodbine Bank Robbery

A man and woman have been charged in the June 7 robbery.

Howard County: Recreation & Parks Dedicates New Blandair Regional Park Playground In Memory Of Employee

In a dedication and remembrance ceremony held on Saturday, June 12, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Department of Recreation & P ...

Howard County: Continuation Of Lincoln Drive, Cedar Villa Heights Park Drainage Improvement Project

The second phase of a two-phase Howard County construction project to improve stormwater drainage between Lincoln Drive and Wye Avenue i ...

Howard County: Victims In Two Unrelated Shootings In Columbia Have Died

Both victims were initially transported to University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in critical condition.

Howard County: Police Ask For Public's Help To ID Bank Robbery Suspect

Investigators are offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the suspect's identification.

Howard County: Police Investigating Non-Fatal Shooting Friday In Columbia

The victim is listed in critical condition.

Howard County: Human Rights Commission Seeks Nominations For 2021 Human Rights Awards

The Howard County Human Rights Commission is now seeking nominations for its 2021 Human Rights Commission Individual, Student and Organi ...

Howard County: Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Announces Significant Funding To Launch Capital Campaign For Veterans Monument

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball joined the Howard County Veterans Foundation to announce $50,000 in County funding for the final des ...

Columbia Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Howard County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

People Sought To Help With Group Transitioning Disabled Students

Howard County's Commission for Transitioning Students with Disabilities is seeking members. The deadline to apply is June 30.

County Council Passes HoCo FY22 Capital, Operating Budgets

The Council approved $640.8 million for the Howard County Public School System, a $20.5 million increase from last year’s budget.

$5M To Be Set Aside For Housing Opportunities Trust Fund In HoCo

Howard County is experiencing a "very high demand for housing" that outpaces the supply of available housing and causes inequities.

The Digital Divide: How Wide In Columbia Area?

U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.

Book Review: Every Day is a Gift, by Senator Tammy Duckworth

Soldier, Senator, Mother - A Memoir

Last Detainee Leaves Howard County Detention Center

The county notified ICE March 19 that it was terminating the contract to house federal ICE detainees at the Howard County Detention Center.

Gov. Hogan Visits Mass Vaccination Site At The Mall In Columbia

Gov. Larry Hogan paid a special visit to the mass vaccination site in Howard County Thursday and recognized May 6 as National Nurses Day.

Meeting To Focus On Jessup Elevated Water Storage Tan​k Project

A virtual public meeting will be held May 4 at 7 p.m. to discuss the planned construction of an elevated water storage tan​k in Jessup.