Forty-seven years ago, the Harford County Sheriff’s Department, along with state and other local police agencies, conducted one of the largest gambling raids in the county’s history. Slots were phasing out in the state of Maryland. However, the temptation of gambling remained. In order to fill this new void, pinball machines became a new medium […]
Archives for May 2011
Dagger Book Club: “The Shadow of the Wind” – A Gift that was Waiting for Me, and Now It is One of My Treasures
When I was 15 years old, J.D. Salinger introduced me to Holden Caulfield, who was to become my best friend for about three years. I have never really lost my fondness for Holden, even though I outgrew his and my adolescent anxieties years ago. The type of gift I was given between the pages of […]
Susquehannock Wildlife Society Helps County/State Agencies with Fishy Situation in Forest Hill
From the Susquehannock Wildlife Society: Patrons of Friends Park in Forest Hill may notice a little less pond with each visit this week and a lot more construction activity throughout the spring and summer as the water body is improved and upgraded. While the Harford County Departments of Parks and Recreation and Public Works prepared […]
Biz Bytes: McCormick & Company Honored as Green Business; Wyle Opens APG Office; WAMD Back on Air
From the Harford County Department of Economic Development: BBJ Awards McCormick Second Place as 2011 Large Green Business of the Year The BBJ’s Green Business Awards honor those who have found ways to become more environmentally conscious and put more Marylanders back to work. Spice-maker McCormick & Company completed installation of its rooftop solar panels […]
Harford County Public Library Honors Volunteers at Annual Celebration
From the Harford County Public Library: On April 30, 2011 Harford County Public Library held its annual Volunteer Celebration. Themed Harford County Public Library Salutes Our Volunteers, this event celebrated the dedication of all its 1,273 library volunteers but particularly thanked the 150 volunteers that were in attendance. “Our volunteers are an outstanding group of […]
Rep. Harris: “I Am Voting to Increase American Energy Production, Help Create American Jobs and Reduce the Price of Gas – All While Protecting Our Chesapeake Bay”
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: With the price of gas soaring to nearly $4 per gallon, Rep. Andy Harris voted in favor of H.R. 1229 – Putting the Gulf Back to Work Act. The bill, which is part of the House majority’s American Energy Initiative, will lower gas prices and create American jobs. […]
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 […]
Harford County Bike to Work Day Scheduled for May 20; Bike Parade through Downtown Bel Air Planned
From Harford County government: With spring in the air, Harford County and the Baltimore Metropolitan Council celebrate May as Clean Commute Month and May 20th as Bike to Work Day. County Executive David R. Craig urges everyone to bike to work or try cycling for fun, fitness, or transportation. Rain or shine, the annual Bike […]
