Thousands of fast food workers across the nation reportedly staged protests and drew dozens of arrests Thursday demanding a minimum wage of $15 per hour. The rationale for higher pay is outlined as follows in an online petition to McDonald’s Wendy’s and Burger King restaurants, with nearly 10,000 signatures garnered thus far: “I urge you […]
Archives for 2014
“Capt’n” Jim McMahan’s Coffee Talk Sept. 4: 50th Anniversary of Town Hall; Appraisal Event; Children’s Art Festival
From Harford County Councilman “Capt’n” Jim McMahan: NEWS This month marks the 50th Anniversary of the erecting of the Bel Air Town Hall on Hickory Ave in Bel Air. Prior to the building of the present structure the “Town Fathers” and administration met in various locations, the last in a WWII style corrugated building at […]
Sheriff’s Office Deputies in August Pursuit Identified; Cleared in Suspect’s Death
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: [September 4, 2014, Bel Air, MD] Updated details are being provided by the Harford County Sheriff’s Office, pertaining to the pursuit on August 20, 2104. The deceased, Arvel Douglas Williams, 30, of the 800 block of Mangold St., 21230, was the subject of a police pursuit initiated at approximately […]
Harford County Department of Emergency Services Marks National Preparedness Month
From the Harford County Department of Emergency Services: (Forest Hill, MD) – – The Harford County Department of Emergency Services is joining thousands of other departments and government entities throughout the country in recognizing September as the “National Preparedness Month”. This year marks the 10th anniversary of September’s designation as “National Preparedness Month”, a month-long […]
Two-Story Office Building Proposed in Emmorton; Community Input Meeting Sept. 15
From Friends of Harford: A Community Input Meeting (CIM) has been announced for 2214 & 2218 Old Emmorton Road. Proposed development is a 2 story office building on 1.4 acres zoned B2 & RO . Date/Time: Monday, September 15, 2014 at 6:00 P.M. Location: Emmorton Recreation Council Building Meeting Room, 2213 Old Emmorton Road Bel […]
Entertainment Schedule Released for 49th Annual Bel Air Festival for the Arts
From Harford County government: The Bel Air Recreation Committee has released the entertainment schedule for their annual arts festival, which will be held Sunday September 21, behind the Bel Air Town Hall on Hickory Ave from 10-5. The Harford Ballet, performing at 9:00 is first in the line-up of continuous entertainment on the bandshell stage. […]
Harford Land Trust to Host Third Annual Harvest Moon Dinner and Auction on Oct. 4
From Harford Land Trust: The Harford Land Trust (HLT), an organization that helps protect farms, forests and community parks in Harford County, will host its third annual Harvest Moon Dinner and Auction fundraiser on October 4, 2014 at Water’s Edge Events Center in Belcamp, Maryland. According to the Harvest Moon Dinner and Auction Chair Ann […]
“Meet the Authors” at Your Harford County Library Branch this Fall
From the Harford County Public Library: Harford County Public Library is pleased to announce a stellar line-up of “Meet the Author” guests this fall! Residents will find an author to appeal to every age and interest. Children’s author Kevin Sherry will be talking about illustrating and writing his new chapter book at the Aberdeen Library […]
