Persistent racial disparities in numerous health measures pose challenges and opportunities for Howard County, according to a new report released by the Horizon Foundation. The report details inequities in prenatal […]
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Where have all the trees gone in HOCO?
In Howard County, for decades, more trees have been cut down than State law allows. Development waivers, allowing more tree removal than regulations permit, have been granted because county decision […]
Posted inTransportation
Can we reduce commute time?
Getting from here to there is a growing problem. And, it’s negatively impacting business. Roadways are clogged and rush hour now has added an ‘s’ as commutes to and from […]
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Ball testifies in support of House Bill 1: Built to Learn Act of 2020
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball joined county and city leaders from across Maryland to testify in front of the Maryland General Assembly’s Appropriations Committee in support of House Bill (HB) […]
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HCPSS named a 2020 Best Employer by Forbes
For a second year in a row, Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) was named one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity for 2020 by Forbes magazine. HCPSS is No. […]
Posted inBusiness News
Ribbon cut for HCGH expansion
Howard County General Hospital (HCGH) has officially opened its two-story, 50,000-square-foot expansion. The project houses a new entrance and waiting area for the emergency department, replaces observation and psychiatry units, […]
Posted inBusiness News
New leader steps up for innovation: Q&A with Chuck Bubeck
Long-time tech executive and entrepreneur Chuck Bubeck is an adept builder, especially since he just sold a Managed Cloud Services Provider, Columbia-based EaseTech, that he and colleagues built from the […]
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Superintendent presents 2020 State of HCPSS
On Jan. 16, Superintendent Michael Martirano presented the State of the Howard County Public School System at an event hosted by Bright Minds, HCPSS’ educational foundation. Martirano celebrated accomplishments by […]
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Site search for Howard High School No. 14 continues
Progress toward identifying the future site of High School no. 14 is continuing as Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) of the Timbers at Troy and Troy Hill Park properties were released, […]
Posted inGovernment
Howard County developing permit process for scooter sharing
Howard County is developing a permit process to allow electric scooter sharing companies to operate in public areas, such as pathways, streets, sidewalks and bike lanes, based on best practices […]