From Harford County Government: BEL AIR, Md., (Dec. 22, 2014) – Two founding members of the Harford County Cultural Arts Board, Dee Schuette and Sara Margaret Hodge, were recognized for over 80 years of combined service at a December 8 gathering of the arts community in Bel Air. More than 50 guests, including many members […]
Archives for 2014
Simpson: Why Black Men and White People Can’t Seem to Get Along
By Omar Simpson, Esq. Special to The Dagger As an African American man, I’ve often wondered why it seems black men and white people seem to struggle to get along. The events in Ferguson along with the numerous other killings of black men by authorities make me feel like I have a bull’s-eye on my […]
Harford Campaign for Liberty: “The Coming Legislative Session in Annapolis is Guaranteed to Try Our Patriot’s Patience”
From Harford Campaign for Liberty: December Meeting Cancelled Dear Friends, We will not meet in December so that we can all gather with family and friends for the celebration of this wonderful season. We at Harford Campaign for Liberty wish each of you a blessed holiday and a happy and prosperous 2015. We look forward […]
Harford County Master Gardeners Organic Vegetable Gardening Program Jan. 17 at Bel Air Library
From the Harford County Master Gardeners: Sat. January 17, 2015 (10:15 am – noon). Grow It Eat It (GIEI) Organic Vegetable Gardening – Garden Series Program at the Bel Air Library, 100 Pennsylvania Ave., Bel Air, MD. FREE. One Saturday a month, the Harford County Master Gardeners team up with the Bel Air Library for […]
Harford County Public Schools Superintendent’s FY 2016 Proposed Operating Budget; C. Milton Wright High School Student Memorial Approved
From Harford County Public Schools: A brief overview of the Proposed FY 2016 Budget: The difficult economic times of the past several years have had a significant impact on state and local funding for school systems across the nation. Harford County Public Schools has worked tirelessly to develop a fiscally responsible budget. As experienced in […]
U.S. Sen. Mikulski: Federal Workers Deserve a COLA and Our Appreciation for Their Hard Work
From the office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today praised President Obama’s announcement of a one percent Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for civilian federal employees next year. “This pay increase for federal workers is well deserved and appropriate, and I’m pleased […]
On Reports of First Cold-Weather Deaths in Maryland, Health Department Offers Tips for Keeping Warm
From the Harford County Health Department: Bel Air, MD – December 18, 2014 – The first Maryland deaths related to hypothermia this season have been reported, according to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME). Among the five cases, none have, as yet, occurred in […]
Reel News: Week of Dec. 19 — Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies, Foxcatcher, Annie, Night at the Museum 3, Ninja Turtles, Maze Runner
Upcoming Theatrical Releases Wednesday, December 17 The Hobbit: the Battle of the Five Armies Director: Peter Jackson PG-13; 2 hr. 30 mins. Trailer From Academy Award (R)-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson comes “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,” the third in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. […]