Former state Delegate Vanessa Atterbeary won the Democratic race for county exec while 5 County Council members have captured a seat.
Voters will whittle down the pool of candidates by casting their ballots in Maryland's primary election on Tuesday. Here's who is running.
Get to know Ryan O’Connor, candidate for Howard County Council District 5, in this Patch candidate profile.
Get to know Shamieka Preston, candidate for Howard County Council District 4, in this Patch candidate profile.
Get to know Arinze Ifekauche, candidate for the Harford County Board of Education, in this Patch candidate profile.
Get to know Regina Clay, candidate for Howard County Council District 4, in this Patch candidate profile.
Voters on June 23 will whittle down the pool of candidates at the primary election. Here's who is running.
Get to know Linfeng Chen, candidate for the Howard County Council District 4, in this Patch candidate profile.
The second hearing for Howard County's fiscal year 2027 budget will be virtual March 3. Residents can sign up to testify online.
For 2026, Howard County again ranks among the top two percent of counties nationwide to earn the AAA ranking.
Here's what's open and closed Monday for Indigenous Peoples' Day 2025 in Howard County.
Officials announced a partnership between the county, the public school system and Howard Community College to produce solar energy.
The community can attend a public meeting that highlights a planned project to stabilize an eroding stream bank along Wheatfield Way.
Howard County leaders announced a draft plan designed to end homelessness within the next five years.
A handful of Howard County government buildings will be closed this week for Energy Savings Days.
Volunteers are needed to serve on the Howard County Planning Board, specifically in District 4.
An increase in youth violence in Howard County has led leaders to create the Youth Engagement Strategy Council.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has unveiled the new flag that will represent the county moving forward.
More than 76 percent of Americans earn less than $150,000 annually, according to the latest figures. Here's what capping taxes means for MD.
Volunteers are needed to serve on Howard County's pension oversight commission. The deadline to apply is March 14.
Howard County leaders will host a federal workers forum Tuesday night to discuss the buyout proposal from the Trump administration.
The community can attend a meeting about the Temora Manor stormwater management pond that needs repaired.
Apply by Dec. 20 to earn a grant available to Howard County nonprofits and churches wanting to improve safety and security measures.
Howard County has partnered with ethical hackers at HackerOne to prevent damage from cybercriminals.
The county has received $5.8M in federal funding to help redevelop three Howard County mixed-income housing communities.
Voters have made their selections for members to serve on the Howard County Board of Education. Check back for updated results.
The Maryland general election is on Tuesday. Check your candidates and polling place in Patch's Howard County voter guide.
The 2024 Employment Awards honors employers and employment professionals who value disability inclusion and advance equal opportunities.
Voters on Nov. 5 will elect members to the Howard County Board of Education, along with president, U.S. Senate and U.S. House.
The public is invited to attend a meeting Oct. 17 to learn more about proposed bike lanes along Thunder Hill Road.
MD and HoCo will plant 32,800 trees on roughly 82 acres of state land in the county. This project will be the largest voluntary planting.
In his annual State of the County address, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball said a "bolder, brighter future" lies ahead for the county.
Nine candidates are running for five open seats on the Howard County Board of Education. Meet candidate Andre Gao.
Nine candidates are running for five open seats on the Howard County Board of Education. Meet candidate Andrea Chamblee.
Nine candidates are running for five open seats on the Howard County Board of Education. Meet candidate Trent Kittleman.
Nine candidates are running for five open seats on the Howard County Board of Education. Meet candidate Julie Kaplan.
Individuals interested in serving on Howard County's new Opioid Restitution Fund Commission should apply online by Aug. 19.
Howard County needs volunteers to serve on its Commission on Aging. The deadline to apply is June 14.
Here are unofficial results from the May 14 primaries. Howard County voters chose school board candidates, as well as U.S. House, Senate.
The May 14 primary election will see Howard County voters choose school board members and candidates for seats in the U.S. House and Senate.