From the Harford County Health Department: Bel Air, MD – August 26, 2013 – On August 23, 2013 the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (MD DHMH) reported its first confirmed the first three cases of symptomatic West Nile virus (WNV) infection in 2013. The Harford County Health Department recommends taking measures to prevent […]
Kathy Gaeng of The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region Recognized as a Champion for Children & Youth
From The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region: Kathy Gaeng, Clinical Social Worker at The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region was recognized as one of several Champions for Children & Youth at an Award Ceremony at Harford Community College on June 19, 2013. Kathy was nominated for this award by Shawn Kros, Executive Director of The Arc Northern […]
“The Harford Edge” July 6: Addiction Treatment Specialist Dr. Charles Chapman Sledge; Bel Air Wal-Mart; First Fridays
Dangerous drugs with innocent-sounding names like “spice” and “bath salts” are in Harford County and wreaking havoc on the minds and bodies of users. Find out more from Dr. Charles Chapman Sledge, addiction treatment specialist, on “The Harford Edge” airing live on Friday, July 6th, at our new time, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. on […]
Aberdeen Agenda Jan. 30: Public Hearing on Habitat for Humanity Tax Credit Ordinance; Update on Enhanced Nutrient Removal Upgrade
The Aberdeen City Council will hold a public hearing Monday night on an ordinance which would provide a 100 percent tax credit to the nonprofit housing organization Habitat for Humanity. During the 2011 Maryland General Assembly session in Annapolis, legislation was passed authorizing municipal corporations to grant a tax credit for certain real properties owned […]
Dagger Movie Night – “50/50” Masterfully Walks a Thin Line Between Hilarity and Emotional Drama
Walking a thin line between hilarity and emotional drama, “50/50” handles the subject matter masterfully. Both sensitive and hilarious, the film showcases exceptional writing and acting talents. Inspired by personal experiences, 50/50 is an original story about friendship, love, survival and finding humor in unlikely places. Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen star as best friends […]
Aberdeen Agenda Sept. 26: Ethics Ordinance Adoption Oct. 10; Vehicle and Equipment Bids for Aberdeen Proving Ground Waste Water Treatment Plant
During its legislative session Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council will discuss the elements of the city’s new Public Ethics Ordinance, which is currently slated for adoption on October 10. The proposed ordinance would delineate provisions and rules for an Ethics Commission; conflicts of interest; lobbying; and financial disclosure for local elected officials, candidates for […]
Harford County Detention Center Inmates with Histories of Trauma to Receive Specialized Support Services; Intensive Care Aims to Reduce Recidivism
From the Office on Mental Health/Core Service Agency of Harford County: Service delivery by Alliance, Inc. designed to reduce recidivism Harford County Detention Center inmates who have a history of sexual or physical abuse, mental illness and/or substance abuse will now have access to licensed mental health professionals and a forensic case manager in the […]
Harford Community College Agenda Aug. 9: $3.5 Million Wastewater Treatment Plant Project; Cultural Diversity; Printing Contract
Contract authorizations for the construction of a wastewater treatment plant and related infrastructure are among the items on the August 9 meeting agenda for the Harford Community College Board of Trustees. College officials say that the overall project will consolidate existing systems, expand wastewater flow capacity, and protect the Chesapeake Bay by limiting nitrogen discharge […]