Not to be outdone their counterparts on the Cecil County side of the Susquehanna River two weeks ago, hundreds of Harford County residents flooded the Havre de Grace Activity Center Monday night in opposition to a proposed hike in tolls on the state Route 40 Hatem Bridge. Crowds in the community center were estimated at […]
Department of Natural Resources Hosts Resident-Curatorship Open House in Susquehanna State Park
From the Department of Natural Resources: The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting an open house at the historic Lyle House in Harford County on Saturday, June 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This property is available for restoration under the Department’s Resident-Curatorship Program, through which private donations are sought for […]
Hostile Crowd of More Than 1,000 in Perryville Protest Proposed Toll Increase on Hatem Bridge
A public meeting to discuss increasing the tolls on the state Route 40 Hatem Bridge over the Susquehanna River brought together more than 1,000 residents of Harford and Cecil counties Thursday night to speak out against the toll hike. Many of those present also protested against the proposal prior to the hearing at Perryville High […]
Susquehanna State Park Volunteer Gary Nelson Receives Honorary Ranger Award
From the Department of Natural Resources: The Maryland Park Service (MPS) recently awarded the Honorary Ranger Award to Volunteer Ranger Gary Nelson, who has been volunteering for Susquehanna State Park since 2008. Susquehanna State Park Manager Ranger Nicole Merrick presented the award at the Rediscover Rock Run event held at Susquehanna State Park on May […]
Rep. Harris Opposes Toll Hikes: “Governor O’Malley’s Administration Does Not Have a Revenue Problem – They Have a Spending Problem”
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: Today, Rep. Andy Harris held a press conference with members of the business community to oppose the proposed 320% Bay Bridge toll hike and other toll increases that will hurt Maryland families, businesses and job creators. “Maryland families and job creators, particularly on the Eastern Shore, cannot afford […]
Route 40 Carbon Neutral Corridor Pilot Project: Sustainable Transportation, Growth, Conservation from Baltimore City to Susquehanna River
From the Maryland Department of Transportation: The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), in partnership with multiple State and local agencies, initiated a unique multidisciplinary “Carbon Neutral Corridor” pilot project to plan and evaluate policies, programs and actions to reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. The purpose of a “carbon neutral corridor” project is to identify […]
$22 Million Federal Project Will Replace 105-Year-Old Penn Line Bridge Over Susquehanna River; Additional Bridges May Be Coming Over Bush and Gunpowder Rivers
From the office of U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski: MIKULSKI, CARDIN ANNOUNCE $22 MILLION TO REPLACE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BRIDGE IN NORTHEAST RAIL CORRIDOR WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Barbara A. Mikulski and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) today announced Maryland will receive $22 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to replace the Susquehanna River Bridge in […]
Rediscover Rock Run: Nature and History Collide at Susquehanna State Park
From the Department of Natural Resources: On Saturday, May 7, 2011, Susquehanna State Park will open the Rock Run Historic Area from 1:00pm until 4:00pm. To highlight recent renovations, the public will be able to preview historic points of interest including the Rock Run Mansion, built in 1804, the Rock Run Grist Mill and the […]
