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Howard County State’s Attorney’s Office employees are joining county employees in a transition to more flexible, four-day workweeks, which supervisors say have increased productivity and service to the public.
Actor and director Ben Stiller’s new comedy action movie, “Tropic Thunder,” is coming under fire by disability advocates nationwide, including one in Howard County.
Howard County’s decision to allow some department employees to work a modified week has not only cut down on their high fuel costs, but given them more time at home and a less hectic commute.
Howard County employees are being encouraged to participate in the county’s Rideshare program, joining other residents who already can receive carpooling assistance.
New affforable housing is now available in Howard County, and officials have extended the deadline for residents to apply.
Many of the 119 employees set to lose their Howard County-issued vehicles are emergency and pubic safety responders, but department leaders said they’ll strive to continue meeting all resident needs.
Howard County plans to expand its transit services and add more hybrid buses in response to increasing Howard Transit ridership, a trend being experienced throughout the metropolitan region.
Radiologic technicians and technologists received a boost this week with a new lab opening its doors for Howard Community College students.
A new record and grade-keeping system will be introduced into Howard County public schools this coming school year as the school system removes an old program that resulted in late report cards and incorrect grade point averages.
Families new to Howard County or have a child about to start school for the first time now should register at their local school.
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