From SARC: SARC is looking for volunteers to assist with the nonprofit’s biggest fundraiser of the year— The 2nd Annual Rising Above It Balloon Festival Family Fun Day on Saturday, September 3, at the Harford County Equestrian Center, 608 North Tollgate Road in Bel Air. Volunteers are needed to help with admissions/registration, main stage entertainment,exhibitors, […]
SARC Adds New Board of Directors Members
From SARC: SARC recently welcomed Regina Burstein and Tamera Rush as new members of the Board of Directors. Established in 1978, SARC provides a 24-hour Helpline, crisis intervention, counseling and legal services, a 28-bed Safehouse, community outreach and education. Regina Burstein is a complex risk officer at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. She has worked in […]
Simpson: “Congresswoman Gifford’s Shooting Demands Bi-Partisan Rally Against Rhetoric and Violence”
From Omar J. Simpson, Esq., Attorney-at-Law: Given the shooting of Arizona Congresswoman Gabriel Giffords today, I think it is imperative that Executive Craig, County Councilman Dion Guthrie and the County Council, Jansen Robinson and leaders of the Democratic and Republican parties jointly call for an immediate rally aimed at toning down the negative political rhetoric […]
Harford Sheriff: Bodway, Gahler, Meckley, Sheets Meet In Republican Primary Election
Do you feel safe living, working, or visiting Harford County? We all want lower taxes, better schools, and nicer amenities in our communities, but if we don’t feel safe in our own neighborhoods, none of that really matters. Public safety transcends party affiliation, but this election season there are four Republican candidates vying for the […]
Harford County Sheriff’s Office and State Police Intensify Patrols to “Restore Calm” in Edgewood
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: On Thursday, July 29, 2010, Harford County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland State Police working cooperatively launched a focused patrol effort in the Edgewood neighborhoods of Harford Square and Windsor Valley, an epicenter of recent activities. This effort is directed at addressing recent crime trends reported in those communities […]
Walk to End Violence Against Women & Children
Walk A Mile In Her Shoes The Details: Join Honorary Chairman, Billy Boniface on June 12, 2010 (Rain or Shine) Registration begins 9:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m. Walk begins at 10:30 a.m. Walk Begin and Ends at the Armory, Main Street, Bel Air Goal: To raise money and awareness in our community. […]
Simpson: “Gang” Bills May Effect Local Minorities Disproportionately
From Omar J. Simpson, Esq: How can one easily identify a “gang member” or “gang activity”? I am reviewing the 20 “gang” bills entered this legislative session and will have more detailed comments soon, but I am worried these bills will affect minority populations and impoverished communities disproportionately. I’m worried that unconstitutional means of tagging […]
Community Healing Night In Edgewood On Oct. 24
COMMUNITY HEALING NIGHT Friday, October 24, 2008 from 6:00PM ~ 10:00PM at Edgewood Recreation & Community Center 1980 Brookside Drive Edgewood, MD 21040. Featuring 92Q Jams and a CPR Course in memory of K-Swift. Tariq Sharif Alston 1986-2008 Samuel David Horne II 1982-2007 David Arnold Byrd 1977-2007 Kevin Harold Rowlette 1986-2006 Walter Antonio Overton 1986-2007 […]