From Christopher Boardman: JOPPATOWNE RESIDENTS THEIR OWN WORST ENEMIES IN POOL CONTROVERSY The Joppatowne Community Council recently hosted a meeting in which the Save the Pool Committee ran the meeting. When it was clear the pool committee would not allow comments from the floor except for written questions, I left the meeting. This is not […]
Del. James: Maryland Additive Manufacturing Innovation Authority to Create Jobs and Bring Revenue to Harford County
From Del. Mary-Dulany James: Dear Friends, On July 8, I had the privilege of attending the inaugural meeting of the Northeastern Maryland Additive Manufacturing Innovation Authority (“NMAMIA”). NMAMIA is a consortium of private businesses, educational institutions, governmental agencies, and representatives of the Edgewood Chemical and Biological Center (“ECBC”) at Aberdeen Proving Ground (“APG”) that will […]
Guthrie Recognizes Edgewood/Joppatowne Independence Day Committee
From Harford County Council District A Councilman Dion Guthrie: I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Edgewood/Joppatowne Independence Day committee who put together the most successful parade Joppatowne and Edgewood has had in their history. On July 5, 2014 at 6pm, the weather was great, the parade route on Joppa Farm Road […]
Results of Bel Air Independence Day Festivities; Blum: “The Crowd was Large, Happy, Well-Behaved, Enthusiastic and Very Supportive”
The results of the Bel Air Fourth of July events can be found below the following letter. From Bel Air Independence Day Committee Inc. Vice-President Michael Blum: On behalf of the Bel Air Independence Day Committee, Inc., I wish to thank the greater Bel Air and Harford County community for its response to the 2014 […]
Sen. Jennings: “I Am Appalled and Saddened by the Veterans Administration Scandal”
From Sen. J.B. Jennings: Our Veterans and the VA System I am appalled and saddened by the Veterans Administration scandal. Long waits for appointments and medical care are an old story of the inefficient operation of the VA medical system. However, the new aspect of this old story is the rising numbers – more than […]
Susquehannock Wildlife Society: End Bel Air Independence Day Turtle Derby, Frog Jumping Contests
From the Susquehannock Wildlife Society: (Bel Air, MD) – – Not all traditions are harmless, as evidenced by the Independence Day Turtle Derby and Frog Jumping contests held each year in Bel Air. These races have been local tradition for decades and appear fun for everyone involved, but disease and inadvertent mistreatment of the animals […]
Thornton: “Regardless of Party, We All Agree that the Time is Now to Work Together for Stronger, Effective Leadership in Harford County”
From James D. “Jim” Thornton: Dear Editor: I would like to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to the voters of Harford County for standing by me through this Primary Election cycle. Your trust in me to move Harford County forward as your democratic candidate for County Council President both humbles and inspires me. I […]
Fitzpatrick: “I Will Fight to Restore Our Teacher’s Paychecks to the Levels that are Reflected in Our Contract”
From Tom Fitzpatrick, Harford County Board of Education member and candidate in District F: Why I voted for Harford’s Schools A few weeks ago, I had the honor of attending the Harford County Public School’s Service Recognition Dinner. This is an annual banquet, where the system honors and acknowledges the dedication of the teachers and […]