From the Bel Air Police Department: The Bel Air Police Department along with the Maryland State Police, Harford County Sheriff’s Office, Aberdeen Police, Havre de Grace Police and the Department of Emergency Services monitored the downtown area, Bel Air High School and Harford Mall for protesters or signs of unrest. A small peaceful group holding […]
UPDATE: Rumored Bel Air Protest Connected to Freddie Gray Case Called “Not Credible” by Police
Local law enforcement agencies on Tuesday monitored rumors of a protest connected to the Freddie Gray case which would take place in Bel Air later this week–but by Tuesday evening at least one agency said those rumors were not credible. The Bel Air Police Department appeared to confirm in a Facebook post Tuesday afternoon that […]
Four Harford County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Injured While Assisting Baltimore Police During Protests
Four Harford County Sheriff’s Office deputies sustained minor injuries while assisting Baltimore police during a wave of violent protests overnight, the agency said. The four were among 22 Sheriff’s Office deputies sent to aid the Baltimore Police Department in the city’s Western District Saturday night, according to agency spokeswoman Cristie Kahler. Protests in the city […]
Bel Air High School Student Gracie Brett: “The Dress Code Condones the Sexualization of Young Girls and Rape Culture”
Dear Editor: I am writing to bring light upon the controversy behind Harford County Public School’s dress code. Many students believe the dress code restricts females in making decisions about their image. Instead of teaching boys to not be distracted by a girl’s body, this code seems to suggest that girls instead should cover up. […]
Harford County Education Association Plans “Grade-In” Protest Over School Funding During Oct. 1 County Council Meeting
The union representing teachers in Harford County Public Schools plans a “grade-in” protest over school funding at a county council meeting set for Tuesday, October 1. Ryan Burbey, president of the Harford County Education Association sent an email to members last week urging teachers to grade student work while they attend the council meeting and […]
Cordish Company Battles Redner’s in Court Over Closure of Amish Market in Joppa; Protest Planned for Saturday
From the JTF Front Office: The Cordish Company are the owners of the Joppatowne Plaza. Redners Markets is one of the vendors renting store frontage. They are currently embroiled in a court battle over leasing issues. Unfortunately, Redners has targeted the Amish at the Joppatowne Flea Market trying to get them to close. They state […]
Advocates for Juvenile Justice Reform Rally at Hearing for Bel Air Teenager Accused of Killing Father
Icy winds blasted a dozen women and teenaged girls standing outside the Harford County Circuit Courthouse in Bel Air Friday morning who wrestled with poster board signs as they called out to passing motorists, rewarded by the occasional honk of support. The group consisted of friends and supporters of Robert Richardson III, 17, a Bel […]
“Traffic Safety Before Wal-Mart Profits” – Protests of Proposed Bel Air Supercenter Resume
Waving the now familiar “NO BEL AIR WALMART” signs, scores of protesters lined the roadway near the site of a proposed Bel Air Supercenter on Saturday, as organizers gathered signatures opposing the store. Protesters said that the Supercenter would increase traffic congestion and crime in the area, and hurt local businesses. Wal-Mart announced in July […]