Howard County Issues a Heat Alert in Response to High Temperatures
In response to high temperatures forecast by the National Weather Service, the Howard County Health Department has issued a heat alert for Howard County. The alert has been issued for Wednesday, July 30, from 11am until 8pm.
Howard County Executive Ball Seeks Eligible Members for Police Accountability Board from Councilmanic District 2
Application deadline is Friday, August 22nd.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Establishes Transformational Multidisciplinary Provider Forum to Improve Access, Coordination, and Health Outcomes
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today signed an executive order establishing the groundbreaking Howard County Provider Forum.
September 11th Remembrance Ceremony
Howard County Implements Proactive Safety Measures in Anticipation of Severe Weather
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch with the threat of flash flooding for Howard County, effective 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2025; Howard County Police Department will implement parking restrictions in Historic Ellicott City.
Multimodal Transportation Board (MTB) Meeting - August 26, 2025
Women's Equality Day Celebration
Hate Has No Place: Reporting Hate Crimes & Hate Bias Incidents
NEW! Grandparents' Day Celebration (All ages)
NEW! Tubman Tailgate (All ages)
NEW! Salsa Sensations (All ages)
NEW! Sitting at the Feet of Our Elders
NEW! Howard County Veteran-Owned Small Business Expo and Fall Fest (All ages)
NEW! Waverly Mansion’s Fall Open House & Vendor Showcase (All ages)
NEW! A Campfire Tail Family Pajama Party (3 yrs +)
NEW! A Campfire Tail Family Pajama Party (3 yrs+)
NEW! Native Lands 4 Kidz (2-5- yrs)
Police to kick-off National Night Out at Blandair Park tomorrow evening
An additional 20 neighborhood block parties will occur throughout the county.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Establishes Impactful History and Historic Sites Advisory Workgroup to Preserve Our County’s Rich History
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today signed an executive order establishing the impactful History and Historic Sites Advisory Workgroup. Consisting of experts, public volunteers, and Howard County Government professionals, the Workgroup is tasked with making recommendations regarding the County's preservation, acquisition, programming, partnership, research, and prioritization goals of Howard County's history and historic properties.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Announces New Cash Back Rewards Program for Shopping Local and Start of 2025 Summer Restaurant Weeks
The New Open Rewards App offers consumers 5% cash back for shopping at participating local businesses
Commission on Aging Meeting
Howard County Department of Public Works to Host a Community Outreach Meeting on the Tiber Park Expansion Project
The Howard County Department of Public Works will hold a community outreach meeting on Thursday, August 28th, to discuss the concept plan for an expanded Tiber Park along the southwest corner of Main Street and Maryland Avenue in Ellicott City.
Pop-Up Food Pantry
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Announces Impactful Environmental Partnership to Deploy Clean Energy Sources and Energy Efficient Initiatives
Howard County Government, Howard County Public School System, and Howard Community College sign historic MOU on environmental action and announce a new solar power purchase agreement to collaborate on clean, affordable energy use.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Launches Impactful Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Program
This powerful innovative partnership with the Community Action Council of Howard County promotes economic mobility and new pathways to self-sufficiency.