At first glance, it was easy to miss the figure sheltering against the light pole along the fringes of the parking lot. Standing just at the edge of the light and bracing against the biting cold, the man nearly blended into the darkness. Invisible to many on this cold January night, he was exactly the […]
Edgewood Named “Sustainable Community” by Maryland Officials
From the Harford County Department of Community Services: (Bel Air, MD) – The Harford County Department of Community Services is pleased to announce that Edgewood, Maryland has officially been designated as a “Sustainable Community” by the State of Maryland. The Smart Growth Subcabinet recently approved the designation, covering 4,278 acres in the Edgewood community. It […]
Harford County Commission on Disabilities to Hold 2014 Expo for Transitioning Youth on March 15
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – The Harford County Department of Community Services Commission on Disabilities is teaming up with several agencies to sponsor the 2014 Expo for Transitioning Youth. The Expo is a conference for teens and young adults facing the challenges and opportunities of transition to adulthood. The free event will […]
Department of Community Services to Host Humanitarian Awards Luncheon
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – – The Harford County Department of Community Services, Human Relations Commission will sponsor the annual Joseph Bond/Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, January 14, 2014. The event celebrates the memory and service of local civil rights leader Joseph Bond and internationally renowned Dr. […]
Prescription Drug Drop-Off Box Unveiled at Maryland State Police Barracks
Joe Ryan, manager of the Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy, speaks at the unveiling of a prescription drug drop-off box at the Maryland State Police Bel Air Barrack on Wednesday. Harford County residents who need to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs will no longer have to wait for an official Prescription Drug Take-Back […]
Harford Transit’s Andrews Named Harford County Employee of the Month for November
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – – Harford County Department of Community Services employee Robert Andrews has been named the Harford County Employee of the Month for November 2013. He works as a Manager with Harford Transit. Andrews was recognized for his efforts to help make administrative processes at the agency more efficient. […]
Harford County Human Relations Commission to Hold Fourth Annual Cultural Literacy Fair
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – The Harford County Department of Community Services Human Relations Commission in partnership with Harford County Public Schools and Barnes & Noble in Bel Air presents the Fourth Annual Cultural Literacy Fair. The event will be held on Saturday, November 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at […]
Dozens Attend Human Rope to Stop the Dope Event for Substance Abuse Awareness
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – – Dozens of people turned out on Saturday, September 28 in Bel Air to form a Human Rope to Stop the Dope. The Department of Community Services, Office of Drug Control Policy was proud to partner with Addiction Connections Resource (ARC) members to bring the event to […]