From the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland: Building on the overwhelming success of his “Let Summer Be Summer” petition drive, Comptroller Peter Franchot is now asking Marylanders to submit videos describing what starting school after Labor Day would mean to them and their families. “I would like to hear from citizens from across our […]
Responding to Recent Violence, Harford County Sheriff’s Office Outlines Enforcement Plans in Edgewood
Nearly one year after Sheriff Jesse Bane announced a summer initiative aimed at curbing violent crime in Edgewood, members of his agency again appeared before local residents Thursday night to detail new plans following a spate of recent violence in the Windsor Valley neighborhood. Approximately 35 people attended the meeting of the Edgewood Community Council, […]
Concerts Across the County: Harford County Summer 2014 Concert Schedule
From the Harford County Cultural Arts Board: ABERDEEN: FESTIVAL PARK Tuesday Evenings 7:00 pm (if it rains, Aberdeen Middle School) June 17 Chris Monaghan – pop June 24 Retro Rockets – oldies July 1 Ray Owens – Americana July 8 Across the Track – bluegrass July 15 Eileen Chaffee – Barbra Streisand Impersonator July 22 […]
Summer/Fourth of July Fire and Life Safety Tips and Information
4th of July Fire and Life Safety Info From the Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Co.: Now that we are into the summer season, State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci is suggesting that all citizens use proper fire and life safety practices when choosing how to enjoy the outdoors. For the upcoming 4th of July, […]
“Capt’n” Jim McMahan’s Coffee Talk July 19: Libraries Open as Cooling Centers, Flea Market, Summer Concerts, Farm Fair
From Harford County Councilman Jim McMahan: NEWS Harford County Libraries are cooling centers for county residents in need. TOLLGATE YARD TRIM DROP-OFF SITE WILL CLOSE DURING THE FARM FAIR (July 27) Meet me in my mobile council office from 10 am till Noon on Route 924 (Emmorton Road) at the entrance to Glengate Community just […]
Harford County Sheriff Bane Targets Edgewood Crime, Increased Community Support in Summer Initiative
Pushing back against a rash of violent crime in Edgewood, Harford County Sheriff Jesse Bane is concentrating resources on the area in what he calls a “summer initiative” to tell criminals: “You do not own this community, it belongs the people.” Along with members of his command staff, Bane unveiled the initiative at a July […]
Harford County Public Libraries Serve as Cooling Centers as Heat Index Approaches 105 Degrees
From Harford County government: With high temperatures and heat index expected to reach nearly 105 degrees on Tuesday, July 16, the Harford County Department of Emergency Services, in cooperation with Harford County Public Library and the Harford County Health Department will use libraries as “Cooling Centers” throughout the county. All Harford County Public Libraries will […]
More than 12,000 Babies, Children, Teens Reading this Summer as Part of Harford County Public Library Summer Reading Program
From the Harford County Public Library: Over 12,000 babies, children and teens are already reading this summer as part of the Harford County Public Library Summer Reading Program, Dig Into Reading. Registration at all eleven Library branches began on June 10th and followed with a day of kick-off activities at the Abingdon Library on June […]