The recession has begun to be felt among Harford businesses, as several companies have closed or announced closings recently. Local, regional, and national companies have all suffered, with a growing list determining that they will no longer be conducting business. Some have been bought out, but most are simply leaving vacant storefront. Among those being […]
Archives for February 2009
Councilman Guthrie Fights To Clean Up Shopping Center In Harford’s Version Of “Slumlord Billionaire”
Frustrated that the Cordish Company is gambling millions on building a new slot machine parlor in Anne Arundel County, yet continues to “hold hostage” down-trodden shopping centers in Edgewood and Joppatowne, Harford County Councilman Dion Guthrie has asked state representatives, including Gov. Martin O’Malley, to withhold the company’s slot machine gambling license until it corrects […]
Delegation Unanimously Supports Elected School Board Bill
The Harford County House Delegation met this morning and voted unanimously in favor of the elected school board bill, HB 629. All 8 members of the delegation were present and voted to support the bill. The proposed legislation would expand the school board to nine members, with six members elected within each of the six […]
Fairness In Negotiations Act Co-Sponsored By Sen. Glassman
Proposed legislation affecting public school labor relations has been filed in the Maryland General Assembly. The bill, known as the Fairness in Negotiations Act (SB 673) is co-sponsored by State Senator Barry Glassman. Speculation as to the provisions of the bill had prompted strong reactions from members of the Harford County Board of Education in […]
Del. Norman: Take My On-line Poll
Today, Delegate Wayne Norman invited his constituents in Harford County, District 35-A, to visit his website — www.delegatenorman.com — to participate in an on-line survey. The survey is designed to gauge his constituents’ views on various policy matters before the General Assembly. Topics in the survey include: the economy, taxes, education, the environment, gun control, […]
Del. Impallaria: Driver’s Licenses, Death Penalty, Automatic Deportation and More
Annapolis Update #2 – Feb. 12, 2009 As the legislative session moves slowly forward, there are some observations I would like to share with you. First, in his State of the State address the Governor does not seem to have offered any stimulus package for the State of Maryland. With the economy as it is, […]
Del. Impallaria’s 2009 Opinion Survey Results
Thanks to all of you who answered my survey. Your thoughts are important to me, and help me to clarify issues with my colleagues. So, I am pleased to present to you the results of the 2009 Opinion Survey. We received a phenomenal 26.5% response rate – the highest ever. I take this as an […]
Havre de Grace Mardi Gras Parade Returns To Benefit Harris Field
On Tuesday February 24th, the Havre de Grace Mardi Gras Parade is back to benefit Harris Field. The parade starts at 7:00 PM on the 400 block of BOURBON STREET and ends on N. Washington Street down town. There will be floats, marchers, music and beads! After the parade ends the town will erupt in […]
