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• Maryland

Executives unite to mark 50 years of charter government in Howard County

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball joined with three other former county executives in a ceremony Monday marking 50 years of charter government in the county. Voters adopted the charter and elected Omar Jones as the first county executive in November 1968.

• Maryland

Will Howard's executive Calvin Ball put the brakes on Ellicott City flood control plan, shift other priorities?

The Democrat voted against funding Howard's five-year flood mitigation plan and committed to increasing school funding.

By Erin B. Logan

Nov 9, 2018

• Obituaries

Granville 'Sonny' Wehland, Howard County highways official, dies

Granville Warren “Sonny” Wehland, a retired Howard County highways chief and longtime active member of the Maryland Democratic Party, died of a stroke March 18 at Lighthouse Senior Living in Ellicott City. He was was 83.

By Jacques Kelly

Mar 21, 2018

• Howard County

A prime prospect in Amazon [Editorial]

Should Howard County enter a bidding war for a major corporate headquarters?

• Maryland

Towson University seeks to improve downtown through stronger bonds with neighbors

Last January, former Howard County Executive Ken Ulman paid a visit to Tim Bojanowski's small social media marketing company, Zest Social Media Solutions, in

• Howard County

Kittleman ramps up campaign war chest, leads county in fundraising

With the 2018 election a little over two years away, Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman has pooled a sizable campaign coffer — outpacing the funds of previous county executives in their first two years of office.

By Fatimah Waseem

Jan 25, 2017

• Obituaries

Thomas P. Carbo, Howard County housing director

Thomas P. Carbo, 57, Howard County housing director dies

By Jacques Kelly

Nov 29, 2016

• Colleges and Universities

Towson University hires former Howard County exec to analyze business partnerships, spaces for expansion

Towson University has hired former Howard County Executive Ken Ulman to find ways to strengthen its relationship with the community and businesses and to consider locations for expansion, university officials announced Tuesday.

By Tim Prudente

Sep 27, 2016

• Howard County

Howard mobile food market deepens roots as it enters third season

The Roving Radish, a mobile food market run by Howard County government, is expanding as it enters its third season.

By Fatimah Waseem

Jun 1, 2016

• Democratic Party

In first year, Kittleman has proven himself worthy of executive's job [Commentary]

When we endorsed Allan Kittleman for county executive in October 2014, we hoped that, if elected, he would bring a "fresh approach to leadership in the county."

• Howard County

Optimism lifts Kittleman into second year in office

It's been a little more than a year since Allan Kittleman assembled his transition team in late 2014, promising to improve, not transform, Howard County and the foundation set by former County Executive Ken Ulman's administration.

• Howard County

Property dealings put county's penchant for control on display

• Laurel Leader

Howard council approves sale of county-owned property

The Howard County Council on Monday voted to give County Executive Allan Kittleman permission to sell a property at a prominent corner along Route 1, which had been targeted for redevelopment under former County Executive Ken Ulman.

By Amanda Yeager

Oct 6, 2015

• Howard County

Kittleman to announce decision on nutritional standards bill Monday

Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman plans to announce a decision Monday on a newly passed nutritional standards bill, which would require a certain percentage of the food and drink offerings in county vending machines to meet a set of caloric, fat and sugar guidelines.

By Amanda Yeager

Jul 10, 2015

• Howard County

Howard County unveils concepts for Long Reach redevelopment

Conceptual plans for Columbia's Long Reach Village Center began to emerge Thursday night at the third of four community meetings the county is hosting to garner public input for ideas on how to revitalize the area.

• Howard County

It's healthy to argue over legislating nutrition [Commentary]

The debate surrounding attempts by Howard County officials to impose nutritional standards on government facilities offers food for thought on both counts.

• Howard County

Howard nutrition bill debate weighs values of free market, government responsibility

Proposed nutritional guidelines for Howard County vending machines are similar to those implemented by a 2012 executive order during former County Executive Ken Ulman's administration and repealed by current County Executive Allan Kittleman in December; but these guidelines include more wiggle room. Popular county events such as Wine in the Woods and the Fourth of July fireworks on Columbia's lakefront would be exempt from the rules, as would nonprofits that collect money through concessions sales, such as youth sports booster clubs.

• Howard County

Politics behind Calvin Ball's legislative moves [Letter]

• Howard County

Flier building up on blocks as county ponders next move [Commentary]

• Howard County

Elkridge's historic Belmont Manor reopens

For a few hours Saturday, Elkridge's historic Belmont Manor came alive.

• Culture

Men in the kitchen fill stomachs, coffers for African-American culture center

While politicians' culinary contributions remain popular, they are only a small part of the appeal of "Men in the Kitchen," marking its 21st year as the major fundraising event of the Howard County Center of African American Culture.

• Howard County

No more parking meters for Ellicott City, Kittleman says

Time has run out for Ellicott City's parking meters.

• Howard County

Kittleman's first 100 days marked by tough budget choices, reaching out to residents

In a flash, Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman's first 100 days in office are already behind him. The Republican, elected in November and sworn into office on Dec. 1 last year, passed the benchmark without any fanfare on March 10.

• Howard County

Spending affordability committee releases Howard budget predictions, recommendations

Howard County's revenue will grow next fiscal year but only tepidly, a panel tasked with examining the county's finances predicted Monday in its annual report.

• Howard County

Kittleman names new human rights administrator

The Rev. Dr. Barbara Sands, pastor of West Liberty United Methodist Church in Marriottsville, has been named the new head of Howard County's Office of Human Rights.

• Politics and Government

Kittleman lays out vision for building 'a model sustainable community'

In his first-ever State of the County speech, newly installed Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman laid out a set of priorities for the early days of his administration, with a focus on sustainability -- a term he used to encompass much more than its typical connotation as an environmental buzzword.

• Howard County

Howard hospital hires former Ulman staffer

Howard County General Hospital has hired Elizabeth Edsall Kromm as Senior Director of Population Health and Community Relations, the hospital announced last week.

• Howard County

Long Reach revitalization plans shaken up after deal falls through

Less than a month after the Howard County Council introduced a bill intended to launch "phase one" of a revitalization project for Columbia's Long Reach Village Center, a key part of the plan has hit a wall.

• Howard County

Kittleman holds roundtable on farming in Howard

Howard County famers shared their thoughts on the state of agriculture in the county today -- and their predictions for the future -- at a roundtable Wednesday morning with County Executive Allan Kittleman.

• Opinion

Questions remain regarding Howard Co. homeless center

Questions remain regarding Howard Co. homeless center

• Baltimore City

Democratic club looks to reinvent Baltimore tradition

A group of east-side political activists is reinventing the Baltimore political club, with the goal of getting more young people involved in politics. They've formed the BEST Democratic Club, which has been sponsoring events from happy hours for young adults to General Assembly trips for students as it reaches out for members.

By Luke Broadwater

Dec 26, 2014

• Opinion

2014: An insurrection

Voters gave the Democratic powers-that-be a shock in the election of Larry Hogan and the unexpected success of Heather Mizeur.

• Opinion

Howard council works for developers

Latest actions of Howard County Council show developers still hold sway

• Howard County

Two county offices slated for makeover under Kittleman

Two Howard County government offices are slated for reorganization under the administration of new County Executive Allan Kittleman.

• Howard County

Ulman's next step: revitalize College Park

In the private sector for the first time in 12 years, former Howard County executive Ken Ulman has launched a consulting firm to offer economic development advice.

By Erin Cox

Dec 22, 2014

• Politics

Hogan, Rawlings-Blake meet over dinner, discuss Red Line, State Center

Gov.-elect Larry Hogan and Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake dined at Johnny's in Roland Park Monday evening — the latest of the Republican's efforts to reach across the aisle to the state's leading Democrats.

By Luke Broadwater

Dec 16, 2014

• Job Layoffs

Economy sluggish, jurisdictions look to cut budgets

Midway through the government budgeting year, Baltimore-area local governments are tightening their belts as revenues fall short of projections.

• Howard County

Gardner formally named chief of Howard County police

Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman has formally named Gary L. Gardner as the county's chief of police. Gardner has been acting chief since July when he was named by then-County Executive Ken Ulman upon the retirement of longtime chief William McMahon.

• Baltimore City Paper

As campaign-finance rules change, Baltimore developer Edward St. John floods Maryland politics with cash

• Maryland

Maryland GOP revels in victory at convention in Ellicott City

By Erin Cox

Dec 6, 2014

• Maryland

Kittleman repeals Howard County sugary drinks ban

Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman has officially overturned a ban on the sale of sugary drinks and high-calorie snacks on county property and at events sponsored by the county, his office said Thursday.

• Howard County

Staff turnover begins as Kittleman administration takes over

With the installation of Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman earlier this week comes news of turnover among executive branch staff.

• Baltimore City Paper

How much Baltimore donors bet on Republican Larry Hogan's win for Maryland governor

Nearly $275,000 in donations from the Baltimore area flowed into two political committees supporting the successful bid of Larry Hogan and Boyd Rutherford for Maryland State House in 2014, according to campaign-finance data, compared to a little over $1 million going to the failed campaigns of Democrats Anthony Brown and Ken Ulman.

• Howard County

Kittleman, Howard council take oath of office

Newly elected Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman and the five members of the Howard County Council struck a conciliatory note at their inauguration Monday night, with speeches emphasizing progress over party.

• Howard County

Changing of the guard as Kittleman set to be sworn in Monday

The culmination of an election campaign season that reached back more than a year will be realized Monday when Howard County Executive-elect Allan Kittleman and the County Council are sworn into office in a ceremony at Glenelg High School.

• Howard County

Ellicott City parking lot fees waived for the holidays

Shoppers searching for gifts in historic Ellicott City will have one less hassle to worry about this holiday season: the town's parking lots are free from Black Friday until Jan. 1, according to county officials.

• Howard County

Ulman looking forward as he leaves Howard County's top post

At 32, Ken Ulman became the youngest person in the state of Maryland to be elected to the position of county executive. Eight years later, as he prepares to step down from Howard County's top post at age 40, he's got a whole life ahead of him. At the same time, others reflect on his legacy as the county executive.

• Howard County

Howard fire chief resigns

Howard County Fire and Rescue Chief Bill Goddard has resigned and will be stepping down Dec. 2, county executive-elect Allan Kittleman announced Friday.

• Elections

Hogan, Brown spent a combined $24 million

Despite the barrage of political ads that assailed the eyes and ears of Marylanders in the recent governor's race, Democrat Anthony G. Brown and Republican Larry Hogan did not set a spending record.

• Howard County

Ulman portrait unveiled at Howard County headquarters

Ken Ulman may have just a week and a half left in office as Howard County executive, but his image will stick around the county's Ellicott City headquarters even after he packs up his office.