Aberdeen Communities Together (ACT), the community action group which recently saw all four of its endorsed candidates for mayor and city council elected into office, will celebrate the election victory Friday at the Aberdeen Senior Center. ACT, which originally organized to stop the Wetlands Golf Course annexation and has been actively involved in Aberdeen politics […]
Archives for November 2009
“Saturday in the pArc” Football Festival This Weekend
From The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region: Although many are familiar with the Cedar Lane Regional Park in Bel Air, most know it as the home of soccer and lacrosse tournaments. That perception will be changed on Saturday, November 21st when hundreds of football enthusiasts gather at the facility to showcase their gridiron skills. Between 3 […]
Harford Schools Results Mixed on College-Level Exams
Advanced Placement Exams are developed by The College Board and offered to high school students nationwide in subjects ranging from English Literature to Calculus to Art History. Results from the AP Exams let students know if they are ready for college-level work and provide the rest of us with one of the few available measurements […]
Dr. Percy V. Williams, Pioneer of Harford Schools Desegregation, Passes Away at 95
From Harford County Public Schools: Dr. Percy Vandella Williams was a true giant in the field of public education, not only in Harford County, but also in the state and nation. Born in rural Perryman, Dr. Williams spent an entire lifetime proving that education is the key to equality for all. Dr. Williams, a long-time […]
3rd Annual Bulle Rock Turkey Trot To Benefit Susquehanna Hose Company
On Thanksgiving morning, Havre de Grace-area residents can burn off some calories before the big feast and raise money for a great cause by participating in the 3rd Annual Bulle Rock Turkey Trot benefiting the Susquehanna Hose Company. Open to the public for all age groups and fitness levels, the 5K walk/run will occur Nov. […]
“Dancing for the Arts” Fundraiser to Help Build a Center for the Arts In Harford County
From Harford Center for the Arts: WHAT: 2nd Annual “Dancing for the Arts” Gala with ballroom competition participants include Rick Dempsey, MASN Broadcaster/Oriole; Wini Roche, Harford County Tourism; Betsy Campion, Campion Insurance; Lyle Sheldon, President Upper Chesapeake Health; Jesse Bane, Harford County Sheriff; Jay Young, Brown, Brown & Young; Alan Doran, Hess Hotels; Patti Dresher, […]
McGrady: Harford GOP Urges Ehrlich Toward Run For Governor
The following letter was received from Patrick McGrady: On Monday, November 16, 2009 the Route 40 Republican Club hosted it’s first fundraising event at the Wetlands Golf Club in Aberdeen. More than 250 people attended the dinner and by 6:00PM the only space left was standing room. Stephen Wright, the President of the Route 40 […]
Meet James Ports, Harford’s New Transit Administrator
From Harford County government: Jim Ports will be the guest speaker at the November 24, 2009 meeting of the Harford County Transportation Management Association (TMA). The meeting will take place from 9:00–10:00 AM in Room 201 of the Higher Education and Applied Technology (HEAT) Center, 1201 Technology Drive in Aberdeen. Mr. Ports brings a wealth […]
