Howard launches electronic submission permitting process
The Howard County Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits is now accepting electronic submissions for all permit types, residential and commercial, through its Accela Citizens Access portal.
APL, UMD partner to advance engineering, science research
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, in Laurel, and the University of Maryland, College Park have signed a memorandum of understanding to create new opportunities for collaboration in research and development.
SDAT conducts annual tax credit awareness campaign
The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation announced the implementation of its 2023 Tax Credit Awareness Campaign, urging Marylanders to consider whether they may be eligible to receive a homeowners’ or renters’ property tax credit.
HCC enrollment up 4.6%
Enrollment at Howard Community College has grown by more than 4.6% from last fall.
Largest pickleball court, inclusive playground open in Howard
Howard County has opened eight new pickleball courts, the largest pickleball court installation in the county, at Western Regional Park, and unveiled a new, inclusive playground at Warfield Pond Park.
Fauré Quartett to make regional debut in Columbia
The Candlelight Concert Society is bringing the world famous Fauré Quartett, in one of the area’s rare piano quartet recitals, to the Horowitz Smith Theatre at Howard Community College.
August: sports wagering contributes $2.6M to the state
Maryland’s 12 retail and 12 mobile sportsbooks that operated during August 2023 combined to generate $2,555,671 in contributions to the state.
