From Congressman Andy Harris: On April 11, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (WI-01) announced his plans to retire from Congress. Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) released the following statement after Speaker Ryan’s announcement: “Under Speaker Ryan’s leadership, the House passed our nation’s largest tax reform plan since 1986 and reignited the American economy. Paul […]
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6 Harford County Public Schools Teams Advance to Destination Imagination Global Competition
From Harford County Public Schools: Destination Imagination held its State-level competition at University of Maryland, Baltimore County on Saturday, April 7, 2018. Ten teams from Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) competed, and six teams received a qualifying score to advance to the Global Competition in Knoxville, Tennessee at the end of May. The following teams […]
Harford County Health Department Announces 2018 Rabies Vaccination Clinic Schedule
From the Harford County Health Department: The Harford County Health Department is sponsoring its annual rabies vaccination clinics for dogs, cats, and ferrets that are at least 3 months old on Sunday, April 29th and Sunday, May 6th, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. The cost is $8.00 per animal. Only pets under the control of […]
Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway Announces New Locations for 18th Annual RiverSweep
From the Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway: Come join us for our 18th Annual River Sweep to celebrate Earth Day Saturday – April 21, 2018 8:30am-12:00pm Partner with us to make a difference this Earth Day as we clean the shoreline of the Upper Bay, Susquehanna and North East Rivers, and their tributaries. REGISTER by Tuesday, […]
Harford County Launches “Peaceful Alternatives” Program for School Communities
From Harford County government: Promoting peaceful solutions to conflict in school communities, Harford County Community Services has partnered with Harford County Public Schools to launch Peaceful Alternatives, a free program available in elementary through high school. The program supports a positive and safe learning environment through conflict resolution workshops, attendance mediation for families, and mediations […]
Harford County Chamber of Commerce Accepting Nominations for 2018 Business Stars
From the Harford County Chamber of Commerce: The Harford County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2018 Harford Award. The Harford Award recognizes businesses that have blossomed because of their vision, focus, and determination. To become a recipient, a nominated business must demonstrate business growth, increased employment, service to the community, unique […]
Independent Film Screening and Discussion with Superintendent Canavan Set at HCC
From the Harford County League of Women Voters: The World We Want is an independent documentary film that focuses on the inspiring stories of young people from around the world participating in the international civic education program Project Citizen. Tuesday, April 17, room 132, Edgewood Hall, Harford College, 6:00 pm This Free movie will be […]
Sen. Cassilly: Bills “Make the Incompetent and Neglectful Teachers the Most Protected Public Employees in Our State”
From State Sen. Bob Cassilly: Friends, I am very disappointed that the General Assembly voted this week to override Governor Hogan’s veto of Senate Bill – 639 / House Bill 1758. Those bills remove the authority county the Superintendents of Schools and Boards of Education currently have to dismiss teachers for incompetency or willful neglect […]