From the Aberdeen IronBirds: Today, in honor of National Philanthropy Day, the Aberdeen IronBirds, Class A short-season affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, announced its 2016 philanthropic efforts throughout the Baltimore and Harford County region. The IronBirds organization donated to nearly 300 charitable organizations and more than $5,000 in donations through a variety of fundraising efforts, […]
U.S. Sen. Mikulski Announces $2 Million Federal Grant for Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation for At-Risk Youth Mentoring
From the office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski: WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) today announced that the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation (CRSF) has been awarded a $2,000,000 federal grant through the Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention program. These federal grant funds will help the foundation provide mentoring […]
Bel Air High School Bicentennial Celebration to Begin with Showcase of Bobcats’ Athletic Teams
From the Bel Air High School Athletic Department: The 1927 edition of El Adios, the Bel Air High School yearbook states, “The present Bel Air Grammar and High School is merely a continuation of the old Bel Air Academy, and back to the beginning of that Institution must we look for the history of the […]
Aberdeen IronBirds Conclude Memorable 2016 Season; Dedicated Season to Honoring Hometown Heroes and Celebrating Family Fun
From the Aberdeen IronBirds: The Aberdeen IronBirds, Class ‘A’ short season affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, recently concluded its 2016 season, welcoming over 141,000 fans through the gates at Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium. The 2016 season celebrated a number of successful campaigns from special theme nights, partnerships with local nonprofits, guest appearances and more. […]
Harford County’s Chase Kalisz Wins Silver Medal In Olympic Debut; Swimmer Finishes 2nd in 400-Meter Individual Medley
From Team USA: RIO DE JANEIRO — Training and racing with Michael Phelps helped Chase Kalisz get to his first Olympic Games. But it was Kalisz alone who got himself to the Olympic podium. The 22-year-old University of Georgia Bulldog moved into second place during the breaststroke in the men’s 400-meter individual medley and almost […]
Pacific Southwest Eliminates Harford County 13-3 in Semifinals of 2016 Cal Ripken World Series
From Ripken Baseball: Kicking off the championship bracket play for the 17th annual Cal Ripken World Series, Team Pacific Southwest (Honolulu, Hawaii) overwhelmed host Team Harford County 13-3 in the first U.S. semifinal game of the day. Harford County led off with two runs in the first, only to have Pacific Southwest retaliate with a […]
Team Pacific Southwest Tops Team Maryland in Day 3 at 2016 Cal Ripken World Series
From Ripken Baseball: In a Group A matchup, Team Pacific Southwest (Honolulu, Hawaii) and Team Maryland (Bel Air, Maryland) met at Cal Sr.’s Yard – both teams looking to capture its second win of the tournament. After three scoreless innings, Pacific Southwest struck first off a two-run home run from Jameson Hussey, which brought home […]
Team Harford County and Team Maryland Prevail in Day 2 of Pool Play at 2016 Cal Ripken World Series
From Ripken Baseball: Host team Harford County and Team Southeast (Atlantic Beach, Florida) kicked off the second day of pool play at the 17th annual Cal Ripken World Series on Nationals Field. After a scoreless first inning, Harford County’s Parker McIllhenney would score in the top of the second off an RBI single from Matt […]
