From the Harford County Public Library: Jennifer Ralston, materials management administrator for Harford County Public Library, served as a member of the prestigious 2016 Caldecott Medal Committee. The Caldecott Medal is presented annually by the Association for Library Service to Children (a division of the American Library Association) to an illustrator for “the most distinguished […]
Archives for March 2016
Harford County Identifies 16 Local Transportation Priorities for FY17 State Funding
From Harford County government: Harford County Executive Barry Glassman publicly released today his priorities for state funding of local transportation projects in the fiscal year 2017. “Harford County’s request for state funding identifies 16 achievable transportation projects to reduce traffic congestion, and enhance safety and mobility for our citizens and the traveling public,” County Executive […]
Bomb Techs Respond to Scarboro Landfill After Suspicious Item Discovered in Dumpster
From the Office of the State Fire Marshal: Bomb technicians from the Office of the State Fire Marshal and Harford County Hazmat Team responded to the Harford Waste Disposal Center in Street on Monday morning after a suspicious item discovered was in a Dumpster. A citizen observed a person dispose of a wooden crate with […]
Day Care Addition Proposed at Joppatowne Church; DAC Meeting March 16
From Friends of Harford: A Development Advisory Committee (DAC) Meeting has been scheduled for the following project: Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church Located at the intersection of Towne Center Drive & Joppa Farm Road. Tax Map 69; Parcel 104. First Election District. Council District A to Construct Day Care addition to existing Church/Day Care/5.03 acres/R3/B2. DATE/Time: […]
Harford County Education Association Accepting Applications for Future Educator Scholarship
From the Harford County Education Association: The Harford County Education Association (HCEA) is committed to advocating for education professionals and to promoting quality public schools that prepare students to succeed in a diverse, global society. For nearly twenty years, HCEA has assisted students who have committed to pursuing a career in education by awarding a […]
Attorney General Frosh: “Perhaps Next Year They’ll Decide that the President Only Gets 2 Years to Govern”
From the Office of the Attorney General of Maryland: AG Frosh Joins 21 Attorneys General in Calling For Prompt US Senate Consideration of Supreme Court Nominee Baltimore, MD (March 10, 2016) – Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh joined 21 other Attorneys General today in delivering a jointly signed letter to US Senate leaders, calling for […]
Susquehannock Wildlife Society Celebrates 5 Yrs of Conservation with Open House, Wildlife Baby Shower April 9
From the Susquehannock Wildlife Society: Susquehannock Wildlife Society, a non-profit conservation/education/rescue-rehabilitation organization based in Harford County, will celebrate its 5th anniversary on April 9 from 1pm-5pm with an open house and slate of activities at the site of its future wildlife center located on the newly established 20-acre Hopkins Branch Wildlife Management Area at 1725 […]
Conowingo Dam Report Shows Time is Now for Collaboration, Innovation on Bay Cleanup
From the Maryland Department of Natural Resources: A newly finalized report on the Conowingo Dam underscores the urgency of finding innovative multi-state solutions to reduce the water pollution that threatens the Chesapeake Bay. The Lower Susquehanna River Watershed Assessment Study – conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in coordination with the state of […]
