Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Opens Three New Turf Baseball Diamonds at Centennial Park West, Named in Honor of County Employee A. Raul Delerme
In addition, Ball announced construction has begun on the adjacent multipurpose field and restroom in the park’s west area.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Files Legislation to Advance Maryland Sustainable Community Designation for Elkridge
Proposed designation expands access to state funding opportunities that support revitalization, economic development, and quality-of-life improvements in the Elkridge area.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Announces Plans for Annual July 4th Fireworks Celebration, Including an Illuminating Drone Show to Mark America’s 250th Anniversary
Expanded aerial display part of the County’s HoCo250 celebration.
Howard County Government Closings on July 3rd and July 4th for Independence Day
Howard County Government offices and more will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of the Independence Day holiday. There will be REGULAR Friday curbside trash, recycling, yard trim, and food scrap collection on July 3rd and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open. For the residents residing in Ellicott City who receive Saturday curbside trash collection, those collections will still occur as scheduled on July 4th.
July 4th Holiday Closings
Reel Enlightenment - Crip Camp
Police investigating fatal collision involving a juvenile cyclist in Ellicott City
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board
County Executive Ball, Police and Fire Departments urge residents to be safe around the July 4th holiday
In Howard County, the sale, possession, and residential use of ground-based sparklers is illegal. Violators are subject to a fine of up to $1,000.
Board of Appeals
Hearing Examiner
Hearing Examiner
Hearing Examiner
Howard County's July 4th Fireworks
Howard County Government Seeks Applicants for Newly Formed Data Center Task Force
Deadline to apply is Friday, July 24
Public Meeting About New Lights for Western Regional Park Softball Field
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Celebrates Start of Phase 2 Construction on The Capitoline Center with Ceremonial Wall Breaking
Phase 2 to transform approximately 6,300 square feet of programmable space into a new home for the County’s award-winning Roving Radish program, a shared teaching/demonstration kitchen, and additional multipurpose community space
Community Athletic Program – Green Valley Marketplace
Community Athletic Program – Green Valley Marketplace
Police investigating fatal motorcycle collision in Columbia
Motorcycle operator pronounced dead at the scene.
Howard County Students Grow Fresh Produce in Schools Via Hydroponic Gardening Systems
The Howard County Food Council (HCFC) has installed Gardyn Hydroponic Systems at seven County schools to grow fresh vegetables, herbs, and flowers through hands-on instruction with students.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Celebrates Opening of Six New Pickleball Courts at Alpha Ridge Park
With addition of these courts, pickleball players can now enjoy 28 dedicated pickleball courts spread out across five County-owned parks
Triadelphia Road Drainage Improvements Project to Begin in Ellicott City
A Howard County construction project to replace aging storm drainage infrastructure between 11821 and 11825 Triadelphia Road in Ellicott City, is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, June 22nd.
Howard County Department of Public Works to Hold Public Meeting on Bonnie Branch Watershed Projects
The County's Department of Public Works Bureau of Engineering’s Transportation and Special Projects Division will hold a community outreach meeting on Wednesday, July 15th, to discuss proposed improvements at three sites in the Bonnie Branch Watershed in Ellicott City.