A Howard County project to repair a sewer service pipe along the Little Patuxent River in the vicinity of 10005 Old Columbia Road in Columbia, just south of eastbound MD 32, has begun. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by mid-April.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, Recreation & Parks Director A. Raul Delerme, and local leaders cut the ribbon on the new playground at Schooley Mill Park designed to be a model of inclusion and age-friendly for all. The 30-year-old playground received an entire facelift and the now includes features to accommodate cognitive, communicative, social/emotional and sensory disabilities.

The Howard County Public Facilities & Spaces Report Evaluation and Action Commission is once again seeking community assistance in gathering community input and historical records behind the naming of Howard County Library System’s seven facilities.

Howard County Government offices, 50+ centers, courts and animal shelter will be closed on Monday, February 20th in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday. There will be regular Monday trash, recycling and food scrap curbside collections on the 20th, and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open. 

The Quaker Mill Pond is the second major Ellicott City flood mitigation retention pond to open in fewer than six months.

Due to innovative practices, the state of Howard County businesses is strong

One person was pronounced dead at the scene. 

County benefits from favorable bond terms for critical capital projects

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced two key education appointments in Howard County. Ball appointed Robyn Scates to fill the District One vacancy on the Howard County Board of Education, and he named Yousuf Ahmad to serve as the newly established Senior Advisor for Education Policy and Performance in Howard County Government.