Kings Contrivance Area Road Improvements Public Meeting
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Opens Groundbreaking Cyber Howard Accelerator Program Aimed at Strengthening County’s Position as Premier Cybersecurity Innovation Hub
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today helped officially open Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA) and Technology Advancement Center's (TAC) new Cyber Howard Accelerator program.
Howard County Executive Ball Seeks Applicants for the Cemetery Preservation Advisory Board
Deadline to apply is Friday, April 25th
Multimodal Transportation Board (MTB) Meeting -April 22, 2025
4th Annual Light the Night 5K for Suicide Prevention (all ages)
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Opens County’s First-Ever Office of Agriculture
Ball also announced his $1 million Fiscal Year 2026 budget investment to support the planning and design of an agricultural center at the County’s West Friendship Park.
Ethics Commission Open Meeting
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Establishes Youth Engagement Strategy Council to Address Youth Violence
The 27-member council will recommend strategies to prevent youth violence and identify ways to increase positive opportunities for young people.
Howard County Department of Public Works to Host Community Outreach Meeting on Longfellow Area Water Main Improvement Project
The County's Department of Public Works’ Bureau of Engineering’s Utility Design Division will hold a community outreach meeting on Monday, April 21st to discuss a project to replace approximately 12,000 linear feet of water mains and accessories in the Longfellow community.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Makes Key Investments in Education, Public Safety, Community Facilities, and Transportation through Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget
The carefully crafted $367 million package provides critical resources for education, public safety, community facilities, flood control, infrastructure maintenance, transportation, and more.
Public Service and Support Roles Hiring Event
Apprenticeship Information Sessions For Job Seekers
Apprenticeship Information Sessions For Job Seekers
Apprenticeship Information Sessions For Job Seekers
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Announces Launch of New Commercial HVAC/Mechanical Permitting Program and Upgraded Inspection Request/Result Process
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announces the launch of the County’s Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits new commercial HVAC/Mechanical Permitting Program and inspection request/result process.
HCPD Fast Track Hiring Event
ECON Task Force Meeting #2
ECON Task Force Meeting #3
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Announces Recreation & Parks Has Preserved More than 10,000 Acres of Open Space and Parkland
Purchase of Longwood property in Glenwood was key to reaching this major preservation milestone.
Howard County Office of Transportation to Host Public Meeting on Complete Streets Improvements Coming to Kings Contrivance Roadways
Howard County Office of Transportation to hold a public meeting on Thursday, May 1st, to discuss proposed Complete Streets bicycle improvement plans for Guilford Road, Eden Brook Drive, and Old Columbia Road.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Shares Update on FY26 County Budget on the Heels of State Budget Adoption; Reveals County Tax Plans for FY26
Following the recent adoption of the State budget, Howard County Executive Ball released the following statement on the forthcoming FY26 Operating Budget for Howard County, including plans for local tax rates.
Longfellow Area Water Main Project to Begin
A Howard County construction project to replace approximately 12,000 linear feet of water mains and accessories along Eliots Oak Road from MD 108 to Blacksmith Drive and Hesperus Drive between Round Tower and Open Window in Columbia, is expected to begin on or about Thursday, May 1st. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late May 2026.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Breaks Ground on Transformational Performance Arts Center and Affordable Housing Units
The new space will hold a 340-seat dinner theater, public art gallery and 174 mixed-income rental units
Howard County Hosts Widely Attended Second Career Fair for People Impacted by Mass Federal Cuts
Roughly 1,300 people and 75 businesses attended the fair held at Howard Community College.