Officials continue to offer support to the high number of federal employees living in Howard County in light of the government shutdown.
Several employees have been honored by Howard County Government, including the employee of the year.
Ellicott City's flood mitigation plan has been temporary affected by the federal freeze on funding for disaster prevention projects.
The community can attend an upcoming meeting to discuss the Oaktree Stormwater Pond replacement project that will start next year.
Maryland has received nearly $400 million in disaster aid since 2003. What would happen if President Donald Trump cut FEMA?
The changes, intended to reduce fraud, potentially affect about 72.5 million Americans, including retirees and children.
Howard County leaders have rolled out initiatives and expanded partnerships to help federal workers who find themselves unemployed.
The Howard County Council has unanimously voted in a new auditor who will assume his role Feb. 10.
Residents can attend a Feb. 26 meeting to discussed repairs needed at the Willowood Pond storm water management facility in Elkridge.
Volunteers are encouraged to apply for a seat on Howard County's new Inspector General Advisory Board.
The community can attend a meeting where leaders will discuss a project and solutions to curb excessive speeding along 2 roads.
The East Columbia 50+ Center Project has been recognized for its responsiveness to resident needs and cost-effectiveness.
There will be a community meeting where the public can weigh in on the submitted 184 designs being considered for the official county flag.
Nine candidates are running for five open seats on the Howard County Board of Education. Meet candidate Jen Mallo.
Nine candidates are running for five open seats on the Howard County Board of Education. Meet candidate Meg Ricks.
Individuals are needed to serve on Howard County's Human Trafficking Prevention and Coordination Council. The deadline to apply is Sept. 20.
Residents can check out the submitted designs for Howard County's proposed flag that are now online. Feedback can be given Sept. 30.
If the County Council approves a charter amendment creating an Office of Inspector General July 29, the matter will be on the Nov. ballot.
Residents have until Aug. 9 to apply to serve on Howard County's Adult-Use Cannabis Advisory Panel.
Lanes along Savage Guilford Road and Vollmerhausen Road will close starting Monday for a construction project that should wrap up this fall.
The members of Howard County's Affordable Housing Working Group have been introduced. They will work this summer on various housing issues.
The National Association of Counties has honored Howard County with a record 63 Achievement Awards, the most earned in the state.
Three volunteers are needed to serve on Howard County's Housing and Community and Development Board. Apply before June 14.
Volunteers both with and without health backgrounds are needed for Howard County's Board of Health. The deadline to apply is June 14.
Officials will be holding an open house where the community can learn more about the next Complete Streets project along Cradlerock Way.
In October, Howard County Executive Ball announced that the former Circuit Courthouse would become a Center for Arts, Culture and History.
The North Laurel-Savage area has had its designation as a sustainable community renewed, which will help pay for various improvements.
Work has started on a project to repair a stormwater management pond in Woodbine. Construction shouldn't affect traffic, officials say.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has unveiled his $2.4B operating budget for FY25 that includes $1.5M for the veterans memorial.
Two volunteers are needed to serve on Howard County's Advisory Board on Consumer Protection. Applications are due by April 19.
A newly created advisory committee will help guide the development of the Columbia Gateway, which includes approximately 1,000 acres.
The Spending Affordability Advisory Committee for Howard County has released its FY2025 report with recommendations for moving forward.
Howard County officials have released draft regulations designed to expand Howard County’s homeownership programs. Residents can weigh in.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has written a draft letter to President Biden calling for a ceasefire in Gaze. Residents can weigh in.
Howard County has become the second jurisdiction in Maryland to earn national accreditation from the American Correctional Association.
There are currently nearly 90 EV charging stations on Howard County-owned property alone with more than 60 of those available to the public.
Howard County's Advisory Board on Consumer Protection needs volunteers to fill a seat on the board. The deadline to apply is Dec. 15.
Howard County Health Officer Dr. Maura J. Rossman has been named to Maryland's new Commission on Public Health.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced new initiatives in his state of the county address, including a new flag, pool and ice rink.
Numerous Howard County employees were recognized recently after being named award winners in the 2023 Employee Awards Program.