From Harford County government: More than 100 Harford County children with limited resources headed back to school in style this year, thanks to free haircuts and new school supplies donated by local businesses in partnership with county government. The haircuts were given at a local hair salon. In all, 124 children received haircuts from participating […]
Archives for August 2016
Harford County to Celebrate Worldwide Car-Free Day; Free Bus Passes for Sept. 22 Available to Harford Community College Commuters
From Harford County government: All motorists can reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality and save money at the gas pump by traveling in ways that are more efficient, affordable and environmentally friendly on Worldwide Car-Free Day, Thursday, September 22, 2016. To encourage participation, Harford Transit’s Commute Smart division will offer Harford Community College commuters free […]
Greater Excellence in Education Foundation Hosts Light ‘Em Up 5K Experience
From the Greater Excellence in Education Foundation: Greater Excellence in Education Foundation is hosting its 2nd Annual Digital 5K Run to raise funds for technology for students in need to ensure equal learning opportunities for all students. On Saturday, September 10 from 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm, the Greater Excellence in Education Foundation (GEEF) is […]
Newly Preserved Hays-Heighe House Springhouse Exhibit Opening at Harford Community College
From Harford Community College: The Hays-Heighe House at Harford Community College looks good for its 200 years of age, thanks in large part to the “good bones” provided by the skilled craftsmen who constructed the building by hand. The public is invited to explore the House, which is listed on the National Register of Historic […]
Four Juveniles Charged for Setting Playground on Fire in Aberdeen
From the Office of the State Fire Marshal: The Office of the State Fire Marshal with the Aberdeen Police Department have concluded an investigation involving the fire at the playground located at Victory Street and Chesapeake Court. The property is owned and maintained by the City of Aberdeen. Investigators determined the fire that originally occurred […]
Edgewood Man Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison for 2015 Murder
From the Harford County State’s Attorney’s Office: Marvin Jahvon Smith, 27, of Edgewood, Maryland, was sentenced to serve the maximum sentence of 50 years in prison. He was found guilty of second degree murder, 30 years, and use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence, 20 years, by a Harford County […]
Registration Now Open for Harford County’s “Prepare Because You Care” Free Emergency Preparedness Training Program
From Harford County government: Find out what you need to know to protect yourself and your loved ones in a fire, cybersecurity attack, natural disaster, and other emergencies. Registration is now open for the popular “Prepare Because You Care” emergency preparedness training program for community members, developed by the Harford County Department of Emergency Services. […]
Summer Water Monitoring Again Finds High Fecal Bacteria in Harford Streams
From the Chesapeake Bay Foundation: Water monitoring by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) for the second summer in a row has found occasional high levels of fecal bacteria in some Harford County streams, some at levels 100s times government safety levels. The popular Kilgore Falls swimming hole continues to be unsafe for swimming after some […]
