From Harford County government: Harford County Executive Barry Glassman released his fiscal year 2020 budget today and issued the following statement: “In this first budget of my second term, we are building on our success in Harford County with record-level funding for education and public safety, without raising tax rates. In fact, in each of […]
Retired Judge William Carr Joins Harford Land Trust Board
From Harford Land Trust: The Harford Land Trust, a local land preservation nonprofit founded in 1991, recently elected the Honorable William O. Carr of Bel Air to its Board of Directors. Carr retired in 2017 after 33 years of service as a judge on the Circuit Court of Harford County; one of the longest serving […]
Reservation System Implemented to Manage Crowds at Kilgore Falls
From the Maryland Park Service: Are you planning to visit Kilgore Falls at the Falling Branch area of Rocks State Park in Harford County this summer? Starting June 29, reservations and a free parking permit will be required for summer weekends and holidays to properly manage traffic at this popular site. So, what perks come […]
Volunteers Welcome to Plant Trees on April 19 for Harford’s Annual Arbor Day Celebration
From Harford County government: Harford County will celebrate Arbor Day this year by planting 140 trees on the campus of Harford Community College in Bel Air. Volunteers are needed to help with the plantings on Friday, April 19 beginning at 9:30 a.m. behind the Hays-Heighe House. Harford County Executive Barry Glassman and HCC President Dr. […]
Young: Historic Investiture of Judge Kerwin A. Miller, Sr.
From Brian K. Young, President, Harford County Bar Association: On March 22, Kerwin A. Miller, Sr. was publicly sworn in as a Maryland District Court Judge. Judge Miller’s appointment by Governor Hogan makes him first African American male to take the bench in Harford County. Judge Miller quipped during the investiture “that makes Larry Hogan […]
Sen. Gallion: Fair Milk Labeling Bill Passes in Maryland State Senate
From State Sen. Jason Gallion: Legislation to create fair labeling for imitation milk products has now passed the Maryland State Senate with strong bipartisan support (36-10). Senator Gallion sponsored SB 922, which would bring truth in labeling to imitation milk products. This legislation aims to have the FDA live up to their own definition of […]
‘Food, Farmers and Community: Opening the Dialogue,’ Attracts Capacity Crowd, Focuses on Harford’s Agriculture, Food System
From Harford Community College: A capacity crowd of 150 people, a mix of farmers and community members, attended “Food, Farmers and Community: Opening the Dialogue,” March 16 at Harford Community College. The half-day symposium focused on Harford County’s agriculture and food system and the advantages of buying local. It was the centerpiece of “Gathering at […]
Harford Community College Considering Edgewood Campus
From Harford Community College: Last month, Harford Community College was presented with the findings of a study conducted by MGT Consulting Group to determine the feasibility of a satellite campus on the southern Route 40 corridor. The proposed satellite campus would address obstacles faced by students in the southernmost reaches of Harford County, including limited […]
