From the Maryland Department of Transportation: Delivering on the Hogan Administration’s Customer Service Promise, Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Deputy Secretary Jim Ports today joined Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Assistant Secretary Allan Fisher and Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) Administrator Christine Nizer in officially unveiling a combined MDOT MVA/DNR […]
Cassandra Tomarchio to Fill Vacant Seat on Havre de Grace City Council
From the City of Havre de Grace: Today, Mayor William T. Martin announced he will nominate Cassandra B.Y. Tomarchio to fill the current vacant city council seat at the Monday, November 20, 2017 regularly scheduled city council meeting. Pending confirmation by the city council, Ms. Tomarchio will serve the remainder of this term, which ends […]
Woman and 2 Young Children Victims of Vehicle Shooting Attack
From the Aberdeen Police Department: Aberdeen Officers were called to the area of Osborn Rd & Osborn Alley for reports of possible gunshots around 6:24 p.m. on November 16, 2017. Multiple witnesses stated that they heard what sounded like gunfire in the area. Officers immediately began to canvass the neighborhood for a possible victim or […]
Harford County Launches “Harford Has It: Buy In” Campaign to Encourage Job Creation, Economic Growth
From Harford County government: The Harford County Office of Economic Development and Harford County Chamber of Commerce launched a year-round campaign on November 15 encouraging consumers to spend their money within the county to promote local jobs and boost the economy. Named “Harford Has It: Buy In,” the campaign is based on a study by […]
Maryland Public Health Groups Urge Lawmakers to Raise States Tobacco Sales Age to 21
From the Harford County Health Department: Maryland public health groups and legislative representatives marked the American Cancer Society’s 42nd annual Great American Smokeout today by calling on lawmakers to protect the health of Maryland residents by passing strong tobacco control legislation. Only by tackling tobacco use through a comprehensive approach can we effectively overcome the […]
Rep. Harris: Proud to Support “Largest Tax Cut in American History”
From Congressman Andy Harris: House of Representatives Passes First Major Tax Reform Since 1986 WASHINGTON, DC: On November 16, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This legislation is the first major reform to the federal tax code since 1986. Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) voted in favor of […]
Friends of Harford 2017 Comprehensive Zoning Review Wrap Up
From Friends of Harford: Comprehensive rezoning is over for another 6 to 8 years. This round there were 115 requests by residents or their agents. Every Councilman introduced amendments to grant a more intense use for a property than the one received in the legislation as presented by County Administration. It should be noted that […]
Hays-Heighe House Presents Equestrian Journalism Award to the Family of TV Sports Broadcaster Jim McKay
From the Hays-Heighe House: The family of the late Jim McKay, beloved by millions as the host of ABC’s “Wide World of Sports,” accepted the Robert and Anne Heighe Award for Excellence in Equestrian Journalism on his behalf the evening of November 10 at Harford Community College. Accepting the award were members of McKay’s family, […]
