From Aberdeen Mayor Patrick L. McGrady: When we elect a president (like him or not) we don’t try and change the rules to take away his authority granted by the voters, and that is exactly what has been done in Aberdeen. The Citizens of Aberdeen voted for a Mayor and for a Council in November […]
Joppa Woman Charged in Arson of Foreclosed Home; Woman and Her 3 Dogs Rescued from Fire
From the Office of the State Fire Marshal: Deputy State Fire Marshals have arrested a Joppa woman after determining she was responsible for intentionally setting her foreclosed home on fire and later being rescued by neighbors. On April 20, 2017 at 5:37 PM, neighbors observed smoke and flames coming from 200 Kearney Drive in Joppa […]
Former Army Contractor Pleads Guilty to Bribery Scheme Involving Contracts at Aberdeen Proving Ground
From the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Baltimore: On May 10, 2017, Matthew Barrow, age 43, of Toledo, Ohio, pleaded guilty to bribery charges related to contracting at the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command headquartered at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), in Harford County, Maryland. The guilty plea was announced by Acting United States Attorney for the District […]
Harford Students Count on Us: “Over the Last 4 Years, Harford County Public Schools has Lost 1,000+ Teachers”
From Harford Students Count on Us: HCPS continues to delay action on the FY 18 budget. Likewise, HCPS still has not committed to funding our teachers’ salaries. Over the last four years, HCPS has lost 1000+ teachers. Without intervention HCPS will surely lose another 300 teachers this year. Our teachers deserve better. Our students deserve […]
Dagger Movie Night: “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword” — The Sword in the Groan
There is a very convincing argument that the Hollywood sausage machine lacks distinctive artistic voices; the meat tends to come out rather flavorless and uniform in appearance. Fanboys (and critics) love to ponder parallel universe scenarios: “Imagine _________ directed by _________.” This typically has more to do with what we imagine we’re not getting from […]
POSTPONED: 4th Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration Walk to Raise Funds for Cancer LifeNet
From the Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation: Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration Walk Postponed to June 3 Rain forecast moves the walk to first Saturday in June Due to the forecast for Saturday, the Fourth Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration Walk has been postponed to Saturday, June 3, at 8 a.m. at Ripken Stadium. It is expected […]
Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna Celebrates 100th House; Dedication Ceremony in Aberdeen
From Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna: Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna is celebrating the 100th home built since its founding 24 years ago. On May 19th, Habitat Susquehanna will hold a dedication ceremony at the Aberdeen home of the Emmanuel family which is also the organization’s 100th house. This will be followed by a 100th Home Happy […]
Abingdon’s Galbraith Officially Kicks off Campaign for 1st Congressional District
From Allison for Congress: Friday May 12th, Allison Galbraith, a Democrat from Abingdon will officially kick off her campaign for Maryland’s 1st Congressional District. At 11am, Allison will announce her campaign on Facebook Live, broadcasting from Sean Bolan’s in Bel Air. After the announcement Allison will be stopping by businesses throughout the 1st District, and […]
