From the Office of Del. Pat McDonough: Delegate Pat McDonough has written a letter to Governor O’Malley requesting the possible assistance of the Maryland State Police to work with the Baltimore City Police Department in order to prevent the consistent and dangerous attacks upon citizens by roving mobs of black youths. St. Patrick’s Day witnessed […]
Archives for May 2012
Dagger Movie Night: “The Dictator” — Some Zingers, but Not the Best of Cohen’s Characters
In one sense, Sacha Baron Cohen is returning to his roots of extremely offensive comedy. On the other hand, he abandons the format of his previous character comedies and replaces it with a structured story. Unfortunately this structure sets up the jokes way before the punch line, removing much of the desired effect. The heroic […]
Craig: County May Withhold Second Half of Employee Bonuses to Pay for Shift of Teacher Pensions
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – Harford County Executive David R. Craig today issued the following statement regarding action by the Maryland General Assembly to transfer the cost of teacher pensions to county governments: “As I stated several months ago, the governor and the leadership of the Senate and House of Delegates have […]
Dagger Blotter May 14-15: Fraudulent Traveler’s Checks in Edgewood; Bel Air Flasher Spotted; Suspicious Bottle in Aberdeen
The blotter is compiled from records of calls for service received by the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. The records are reviewed and prepared for publication by Dagger staff. They do not include records from municipal or state law enforcement agencies. Aberdeen A caller from the area of Perryman Road and Cranberry Road reported a suspicious […]
“The Harford Edge” May 18: Dr. Jonathan Bregman Discusses Oral Cancer; Movie Review of “The Dictator”
Oral cancer is on the rise and in the news, most recently with the death in early May of Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys. What are the signs of oral cancer and how can you reduce your risk of developing this deadly disease? Tune in to “The Harford Edge” on WAMD Radio 970 AM […]
“Capt’n” Jim McMahan’s Coffee Talk, May 16: Farmer’s Markets, Summer Concerts, Bel Air Exhibition, Armed Forces Day
From Harford County Council District C Councilman “Capt’n” Jim McMahan: Capt’n Jim’s “Coffee Talk”© *May 16, 2012* *May 11 – July 6 Exhibition**: From Trail to Train: The Building of Bel Air. This exhibit looks at the history of the Town of Bel Air and how roads and trains impacted Bel Air’s Main Street from […]
Sen. Nancy Jacobs: “The Taxaholics in Annapolis Have Pulled it Off Again”
From the office of state Senator Nancy Jacobs: The Taxaholics in Annapolis have pulled it off again. They have voted to increase your taxes today despite protests by myself and other lawmakers who think Maryland should be living within its means and not spending its way to bankruptcy on the backs of working people. The […]
Harford County Executive Craig, Mrs. Craig Host Kick-Off to Smithsonian Exhibit “Journey Stories”
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – On Friday, May 11, 2012, Harford County Executive David Craig, along with his wife Melinda, hosted a reception welcoming the Smithsonian Exhibit, Journey Stories, to Harford County. Held at the Veronica “Roni” Chenowith Activity Center, more than 200 people were in attendance to learn more about the […]