From the Aberdeen Police Department: The Community Policing Unit participated in the grand opening of Firestone Complete Auto Care on May 1, 2015. This event was open to the public and featured the legendary Monster Truck BIGFOOT and four decade Indy Racing Champion Mario Andretti. Sergeant A. Severn and Officer J. Adams participated by displaying […]
“Beauty in Sport” Exhibit Honors Rich Legacy of Horse Racing in Harford County
From Harford Community College: “Beauty in Sport: Celebrating Horse Racing in Harford County,” an exhibit featuring photography, paintings, silks and other horse racing memorabilia, takes place at the Hays-Heighe House at Harford Community College from Saturday, October 20, through January 2013. The exhibit is open Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. and Fridays from 10 […]
Celebrate the Centennial of Racing History at 5th Annual Graw Days Festival October 13 in Havre de Grace
From the City of Havre de Grace Office of Tourism and Marketing: Downtown Havre de Grace is once again transforming its streets and shops into a whimsical, yet family friendly, festival extravaganza. Jam-packed into a single day, this 12-hour marathon of entertainment, history, speaker series, antique cars, music, food, arts, crafts, shopping, theater, and dancing, […]
Soup of the Day: Maryland Jockey Club May Be Ruining Horse Racing, But at Least the Food’s Still Good
The everyday reporting of the “Soup of the Day” from Pimlico or Laurel Park was a staple of my morning wake up with WBAL radio for many years. They also announced the scratches for that day’s racing card. In the Baltimore Sun they printed the entries and morning lines (predicted betting odds) for the day, […]
Del. McDonough Blasts Preakness “Kegasus” Promotion; “Infantile, Foolish Antics Promoting Alcohol Consumption” Disgrace Maryland Racing
From Delegate Pat McDonough: Delegate Pat McDonough proclaimed he was now confident that his vote against extra funding for the Maryland Jockey Club with taxpayers’ money was the right decision. On the floor of the House of Delegates, while voting against the Governor’s legislation, McDonough made the comment, “You can’t fix stupid.” He was referring […]
Havre de Grace Hopping with Fall Activities Celebrating Horse Racing Heritage
From the City of Havre de Grace: For many years, Havre de Grace received national attention for its thoroughbred racing at the Havre de Grace Racetrack. The track, known as “the Graw”, was open from 1912 until 1952 and was considered to be one of the best turf racing strips in America. For many years, […]
