Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has appointed Jennifer Jones as the new CEO of the Howard County Economic Development Authority. She will begin her new job on July 5. The […]
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Howard expands broadband access in west
Howard County has announced funding that will expand access to broadband internet in rural western Howard County. The $1.7 million investment is in coordination with the state of Maryland and […]
Howard online application to heighten constituent engagement
Howard County has launched an online application system that transforms the way constituents connect with their local government and apply to become members of the County’s boards and commissions. The […]
Howard County announces climate plan, climate subcabinet
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has announced the launch of Howard County Climate Forward, which includes the establishment of a Climate Subcabinet. The Climate Action and Resiliency Plan is the […]
Howard County Council wants competition for planned library
The Howard County Council on May 24 voted to move $5 million in state grant funding for the proposed Lakefront Library in Columbia into contingency amid opposition to the plan.
Howard County best in nation for Complete Streets policy
Smart Growth America, a national non-profit whose work focuses on the built environment’s role in creating healthy, prosperous, and thriving communities, has recognized Howard County as having the best Complete […]
Howard Issues EOI for Gateway Innovation District Master Plan
Howard County has issued an Expression of Interest for a Master Plan intended to guide the transformation of Columbia Gateway Business Park into a premier Innovation District on the east […]
Howard announces historic funding for homeownership
Howard County announced historic investments totaling $16.5 million in several housing initiatives, with many aimed at increasing affordable homeownership for moderate-income households. It will be directed towards the Housing Opportunities […]
Howard establishes Housing Opportunities Trust Fund Advisory Committee
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has signed an Executive Order creating the Housing Opportunities Trust Fund Advisory Committee. The Committee is charged with recommending funding goals for the Trust Fund, […]
COLA leads effort to address lab workforce shortage
Columbia-based COLA is taking action next month in an attempt to strengthen the anticipated shortage of medical laboratory scientists as the current generation ages out of the workforce by holding […]