From the Bel Air Independence Day Committee, Inc.: The Bel Air Independence Day Committee, Inc., today announced the cancellation of all planned festivities in Bel Air on July 4, 2020, including the Independence Day parade and fireworks display, in an effort to protect public health and abide by state and federal restrictions on large gatherings. […]
Sen. Cassilly on Coronavirus: “Reality of the Situation Dictates that We Continue to Make these Economic Sacrifices in Pursuit of the Greater Good”
From State Sen. Bob Cassilly: Friends, We are facing challenging and uncertain times. Addressing the Coronavirus pandemic is a Herculean task for all of us as we are being asked to make sacrifices in the name of our fellow man, the likes of which have not been seen collectively since World War II. Those in […]
Harford’s First Confirmed COVID-19 Death Reported; Test Results Pending on “Probable Deaths”
UPDATE: This story was updated to remove inaccurate information. From Harford County government: County Executive Barry Glassman issued the following weekly update today on the COVID-19 pandemic in Harford County: “I am saddened to announce that Harford County has lost our first resident to a confirmed case of COVID-19, according to a report by the […]
Superintendent Bulson: “HCPS is Not Equipped to Deliver Comprehensive Online Instruction to Our Students”
From Harford County Public Schools: The following message from Dr. Bulson, Superintendent of Harford County Public Schools, will be sent via our mass communication system this evening: As schools across the country confront the effects of COVID-19, I want to thank you, the parents and guardians, our students, and our staff, for your patience, understanding, […]
Harford County Public Schools to Provide Meals During Emergency Closure
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) has been approved to provide meals to students during the state-mandated emergency school closings through the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children, ages 2-18, without charge. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are the same for […]
2nd Coronavirus Case Confirmed in Harford County; 69-Yr-Old Relative of 1st Case
From Harford County government: Harford County Executive Barry Glassman today issued the following update on the COVID-19 coronavirus: “The Maryland Department of Health informed us today that Harford County has its second reported case of coronavirus COVID-19. The Harford County case is a 69-year-old who is a family member of the county’s first reported case, […]
Harford County Public Schools to Close March 16-27 as Coronavirus Precaution
From Harford County Public Schools: The following message is being sent via our mass communication system and is posted on the HCPS website. As you may be aware, at a press conference held today at 4:15 p.m., State Superintendent Karen Salmon announced that all Maryland public school systems, including Harford County Public Schools, will be […]
Harford County Senior Centers to Close March 13 as Precaution Against Coronavirus
From Harford County government: Harford County Executive Barry Glassman has ordered the county’s senior centers closed effective Friday, March 13 until further notice, as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus among older adults. According to the Maryland Department of Health, while vast majority of people recover from the virus, adults age 60+ and those […]
