Welcome back to school @hcpss_bbes! Together, we’ll create a year filled with learning, laughter, and lasting memories. It was especially great to meet Kate Sandoval who received the Presidential Award for Math and Science Teaching. Here’s to a great year ahead!

Our @hcpss_mrhs Mustangs are off to a great start of the year! Here’s to a year of building knowledge, friendships, and memories that last a lifetime. Let’s make this school year one to remember!

Welcome back to school @hcpss_hc! Education is a key, and today we turn it to unlock endless possibilities. Let’s inspire, achieve, and thrive together.

Happy First Day of School @hcpss_hcms Eagles! I’m certain that you will continue to soar to new heights during this school year. Congratulations to Principal Nunley on her first year as principal. We look forward to a remarkable year ahead!

Happy first day of school! It’s a beautiful day to join our Wildecats family as we embark on a new year. Thank you Principal Brown for your continued dedication to empowering our students!

Happy National Senior Citizen's Day! In Howard County, we pride ourselves in the priority and care we afford our older adult population. We're dedicated to helping all Howard County residents live, work, play, grow, AGE, and thrive. See our services at https://t.co/jhQvxM2pdY.

Happy National Poets Day! Poetry is a force for connection, reflection, and community change. Here, in Howard County, we've worked to preserve that force by highlighting our local poetry scene and uplifting it as the rich art form that it is.

August is Black Business Month. From startups to storefronts, these businesses are vital to our shared success. This month, and every month, we encourage residents to explore, support, and celebrate the contributions of Black-owned businesses across our county.

August is National Wellness Month. Whether it’s scheduling a daily walk, drinking more water, or taking five minutes to unplug, small changes can lead to lasting improvements. Prioritize positivity and your wellness, not just this month, but every day.

If you suspect trafficking or need help, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text “HELP” to 233733. Your action could save a life.

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons serves as a global reminder that human trafficking impacts millions around the world—including here in our own communities Let’s stand together to protect those vulnerable and ensure that Howard County works to eradicate human trafficking

On World Conservation Day, we recognize that protecting our natural resources is not just a global responsibility, but a local one. This day serves as a reminder, that the onus is on us all, to preserve our planet’s beauty, biodiversity, and health for generations to come.

On National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, we honor the sacrifice of the Americans who fought in the Korean War. We are forever grateful to our Korean War veterans here in Howard County and across the nation. Today, we remember, ensuring that their bravery is never forgotten.

Today, we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In Howard County, we continue to advance the ADA’s vision by investing in accessible infrastructure, inclusive programming, and a community where every resident can fully participate and thrive

Life can feel heavy. You don’t have to carry it alone. Call 988 or 410-531-6677 for 24/7 support from people who care. Your mental health matters. Prioritize it today.

On this sweet Sunday, it was great to end our National Ice Cream day celebration at Park Ridge Creamery in Ellicott City. It was wonderful to see owner Julia Sanger and her sons serve this delicious treat for all to enjoy!

It’s a great sundae and the perfect day to celebrate National Ice Cream Day at Cindy’s Soft Serve in Elkridge. From their famous soft serves to remarkable snowballs, they serve a delicious treat for everyone!

Here’s the scoop, there’s nothing better than supporting our small, local businesses like The Charmery in Columbia. They have a tasty treat for every warm and sunny day, but especially on National Ice Cream Day.

Happy National Ice Cream Day! It was great to stop by Bruster’s Ellicott City to celebrate this tasty day. Bruster's scoops more than 24 fresh, rotating flavors made daily. With 150 homemade flavors, including sherbets and sorbets, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

He is the first Howard County player to be selected in the MLB Draft since Reservoir graduate Cody Morris in 2018. We’re so proud of Aidan and his accomplishments, and are looking forward to his bright future with the Dodgers!