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Calvin Ball @HoCoGovExec

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The Annual Maryland Half Marathon & 5K in Maple Lawn has become a profound tradition to support the lifesaving work of the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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We joined in the grand opening of Howard County’s first Buffalo Wild Wings GO! Located in Turf Valley, this new location brings a fast, convenient dining option to Howard County, built around the way many people dine today with order-ahead service, takeout, pickup, and delivery
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Congratulations to Hyatt & Company Real Estate on opening their doors in Elkridge. Ten years ago, this same firm opened around the corner on Meadowridge Center Drive under the EXIT Realty franchise name. Now, as they celebrate 15 years in Howard County and their third expansion.
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It was a pleasure to kick off Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month at the Alzheimer’s Association Corporate Leadership Breakfast. During the breakfast, I highlighted Howard County’s efforts to support families affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
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We opened the next phase of Blandair Regional Park West with exciting new amenities for our Columbia community. This is what it looks like when we listen to community needs and invest in spaces that help Howard County thrive.
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Congratulations to Mighty Quinn’s BBQ on opening their doors in Howard County! Mighty Quinn’s is a restaurant group founded in Brooklyn. Their new location in Color Burst Park marks their first franchise location in Maryland!
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Howard County’s new Opportunity and Economic Mobility Center is officially open! This transformational Center brings together three of the most important pillars of economic mobility in one place: workforce development, housing, and childcare.
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Congratulations to ROCO Kitchen Coffee on their grand opening in Hickory Ridge Village Center! With its scratch-made menu and strong focus on hospitality, ROCO is already adding something special to Columbia and beyond.
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We joined the Junior League of Howard County for its Changemakers Scholarship Awards Celebration! Congratulations to this year’s scholarship honorees. Your commitment to excellence isinspiring, and I know you will continue making a difference wherever life takes you.
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Please join me in congratulating Dragon Country’s Class of 2026! Every single one of you proved that perseverance matters more than perfection. Celebrate this achievement proudly. Whether this degree is the finish line or the beginning of a new dream, you earned this moment.
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We officially broke ground on Howard County’s first Flash Bus Rapid Transit station! This long awaited milestone marks a major step forward in our work to build a more connected and more accessible transportation network for our residents and workforce.
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The Simulated Congressional Hearings (SCH) are back and better than ever! It was a pleasure to keynote at Gorman Crossing Elementary School this year as Howard County celebrates our 22nd year of this incredible civic learning tradition.
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I stopped by HCC to meet with students from the Student Government Association, Howard PRIDE, Ambiciones, and the Parent Scholars Program Thank you to Dr. Daria Willis and all of the student leaders for the incredible work you're doing to build a more successful campus community
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The 32nd annual Wine in the Woods was one for the books! Year after year, this Howard County tradition and the largest wine festival in Maryland brings together the very best tastes of our region. This year’s record-breaking festival welcomed approximately 13,000 attendees!
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We signed two important pieces of legislation into law that move Howard County forward on two key priorities: expanding affordable housing and advancing thoughtful redevelopment along Route 1.
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We hit the track for one of Maryland’s most treasured traditions: the 151st Preakness Stakes! Preakness is a long-held celebration of Maryland’s rich equestrian heritage. This year, we were honored to help host the Preakness at Laurel Park while Pimlico undergoes renovation.
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Please join me in congratulating Cradlerock Elementary’s very own Dan Notari for being named Howard County Public School System 2026 Principal of the year!
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Howard County has an exceptional school system, in large part, due to our educators. Join me in congratulating our HCPSS 2026 Teachers of the Year! Samantha Mathis at West Friendship Elementary School and Kacy Valentine at Lake Elkhorn Middle School.
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Please join me in congratulating Susan Starr as our Elementary English Language Development Teacher of the Year, Sarah Lynch as our Secondary English Language Development Teacher of the Year, and Samantha Filipiak as our English Language Development Administrator of the year!
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We had another exciting Market Pulse Pitch competition at the Maryland Innovation Center. Congratulations to our winners, 1st Place: Aidar Health, 2nd Place: Aingens, and 3rd Place: Dasion. We are excited to see where your innovations go next!
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