From the Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation: The Fourth Annual Amanda Hichkad CCA Celebration Walk raised $125,000 for Cancer LifeNet the morning of June 3 at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen. One thousand participants and community partners walked the Ripken Mile–four laps along the warning track–on Leidos Field. Since the walk’s inception in 2014, more than $500,000 […]
Archives for June 2017
29 Local Nonprofits Awarded $1.5 Million to Promote Harford County Tourism
From Harford County government: County Executive Barry Glassman is pleased to announce that 29 local nonprofits will receive a total of $1.5 million in funding to plan and implement a variety of tourism related activities including historical, cultural, agricultural, heritage, and eco-tourism operations in fiscal year 2018. This is the third consecutive year of awards […]
Study Reveals Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project Would Have “No Significant Impact” on Environment
From the Maryland Department of Transportation: The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Amtrak have released a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) in the Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project. The primary purpose of the study was to determine the best way to provide continued rail connectivity along Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor […]
Section of Oakmont Road in Fallston to Close for Road Embankment Repairs
From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Public Works will be closing Oakmont Road between Brentwood Drive and Arabian Way in Fallston to all traffic, including emergency vehicles, on or about Monday, June 19, 2017. This section of road will be closed for approximately four to six weeks for culvert outfall and bank […]
Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce Hosts 6th Annual Taste of Cheer
From the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce: On Friday, April 28th, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce hosted its 6th annual Taste of Cheer at the American Legion in downtown Aberdeen. Over 100 guests sampled wine from eight countries selected by Jim’s Bottle Works as well as from Legends Vineyard and craft beers from Starr Hill Brewery. […]
Harford County Public Library Kicks Off ‘Build a Better World’ Summer Reading Challenge
From the Harford County Public Library: Harford County Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge for children kicks off June 19 with the theme, “Build a Better World.” The program runs through September 2 and is geared for children of all ages to encourage continued learning that inspires a lifetime love of reading. In 2016, more than […]
Hosanna School Museum Celebrates Juneteenth – America’s “Other” Independence Day
From the Hosanna School Museum: Juneteenth is a nationally recognized day that commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States and celebrates African American history and culture. As part of its 150th anniversary, Hosanna School Museum will hold a Juneteenth celebration festival on Saturday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the […]
Bel Air Lions Help Send Kids With Diabetes to Summer Camp
From the Lions of Bel Air: Recently, the Bel Air Lions donated $2700 to Camp Possibilities to support children to attend summer camp in 2017. Camp Possibilities gives children with Type 1 Diabetes, the youthful experience of summer camp. Lions support many other programs for youth and adults with diabetes also. Camp Possibilities is located […]
