Howard County Department of Public Works’ (DPW) Stormwater Management Division will hold its second community outreach meeting on Wednesday, February 26th, to discuss a project to repair the Willowood Pond stormwater management facility located behind 6347-6333 Arbor Way in Elkridge. 

The US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington has issued a COLD WEATHER ADVISORY for Howard County, in effect from 7:00 p.m. tonight, January 20, 2025, through 10:00 a.m. tomorrow, January 21, 2025.

The US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington has extended the COLD WEATHER ADVISORY currently in effect for Howard County through 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 23, 2025.

Nomination forms are available online – deadline is February 14th

These innovative vending machines offer access to fresh, healthy meals and snacks.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball directs the Department of Public Works to illuminate the George Howard Building in Ellicott City with burgundy lighting in support of the Washington Commanders.

The reimagined plan boldly transforms the 1,000-acre business park into the region’s innovation powerhouse.

This nearly 100-acre property will be preserved from development and will serve as a premier destination bringing visitors closer to nature, while respecting and reconciling the history of the Longwood property.
 

To address rising food insecurity in the County, the Howard County Local Health Improvement Coalition (HCLHIC), under the Howard County Health Department, secured a $225,000 grant from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield to establish the Howard County Food Council.

The County's Department of Public Works’ Stormwater Management Division to hold a community outreach meeting on Thursday, February 6th, to discuss a project to repair the Temora Manor stormwater management pond behind 4312 Temora Manor Lane in Ellicott City. 

The WalletHub survey of 182 cities looks at 31 key indicators of job-market strength and awarded Columbia as the third best city in the nation to find a job.

State designation unlocks sizable tax benefits for businesses that make capital improvements and expand employment opportunities

County Executive Ball releases statement regarding the possible impacts in Howard County from the federal freeze of all grant and loan funding.

Police investigating all possible contributing factors in each collision, including speed and weather conditions.

Howard County receives more than $38 million in additional State funding for critical stormwater projects.