New flag hoisted in Maryland after 2-year-long redesign competition

Howard County raises new flag

Jr. ROTC students from Atholton High School hold the new Howard County flag. MarylandReporter.com photo by Len Lazarick Howard County officially raised its new flag Monday in front of the county’s George Howard Building. The design by long-time county resident and  designer Esen Paradiso won a year-long competition that attracted 209 entries from 102 individuals. The new flag was approved by the County Council and signed into law by the executiv…

New flag hoisted in Maryland after 2-year-long redesign competition

A new flag now flies over Howard County government buildings.

Howard County Unveils New Flag Symbolizing Unity and Progress

Howard County celebrated the official raising of its new flag, a design by local resident Esen Paradiso, marking a significant moment in the county’s history. The flag, selected from 209 entries in a year-long competition, was approved by the County Council and signed into law by County Executive Calvin Ball in May. Ball described the flag as a bold and unique representation of Howard County’s natural and human resources, blending its agricultur…

Howard County Raises New Flag

Howard County officially raised its new flag Monday in front of the county’s George Howard Building. The design by long-time county resident and  designer Esen Paradiso won a year-long competition that attracted 209 entries from 102 individuals. The new flag was approved by the County Council and signed into law by the executive in May. “This bold unique design is unlike any other in our state and is certain to inspire us and be recognizable to …