From the Harford County Health Department: Last week, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) reported the first confirmed human case of West Nile Virus in 2015 involving an adult in the Baltimore Metropolitan area. Because reports of positive WNV cases usually begin around this time of year and can extend into middle […]
3rd Annual Kids for Hope Raises Funds for Cancer LifeNet at Kaufman Cancer Center
From the Upper Chesapeake Foundation: More than 500 Harford County children and families will gather for the third annual Kids for Hope mud run and obstacle course on Saturday, September 12, at the Arena Club in Bel Air. The event kicks off at 8 a.m. with staggered start times on a first-come, first-served basis. The […]
Aberdeen Police to Distribute Nearly 500 Slurpee Coupons to Local Youths through 7-Eleven’s “Operation Chill”
From the Aberdeen Police Department: 7-Eleven celebrates a generation of good behavior this year. For 20 years, U.S. police officers have been ticketing kids with Operation Chill FREE Slurpee drink coupons. Many of those kids are adults now, and may even have children of their own who are eligible to receive a frozen treat for […]
OLD BAY Releases Limited Edition Ripken Can Celebrating 20th Anniversary of 2,131 Streak
From the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation: The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and OLD BAY®, Baltimore’s iconic seasoning, today announced the release of a limited edition OLD BAY® seasoning can in honor of the 20th anniversary celebration of Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. breaking Lou Gehrig’s most consecutive games played record. A portion of […]
Father Martin’s Ashley, Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Open Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program
From Father Martin’s Ashley: Father Martin’s Ashley and University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center today announced the opening of the Ashley Outpatient Treatment Program, an intensive outpatient program that provides compassionate, personalized and professional treatment for adults 18 and over who suffer from disorders of alcohol and drug use in Harford County and the […]
Harford County Awarded $120,000 Grant to Target Heroin Epidemic Devastating Youth and Families
From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Community Services Office of Drug Control Policy has been awarded a $120,000 grant from the Maryland Behavior Health Administration to fight heroin addiction and overdose in Harford County. Targeting the heroin epidemic is a priority under the administration of County Executive Barry Glassman. “It is shocking, […]
Bel Air Beer Week Kicks Off Aug. 4 as Brew-Flavored Events and Specials Take Over Town
By Phil Morrison The first annual Bel Air Beer Week is kicking off August 4th at various locations around town and event organizer Shane McCarthy thinks the event will be a rousing success. McCarthy, 25, was inspired by his love of craft beer to start the event which is the first of its kind in […]
Harford County Libraries to Serve as “Cooling Centers” July 20–21; Heat Index Expected to Approach 105 Degrees
From Harford County government: With the heat index expected to reach 105 degrees today, the Harford County Department of Emergency Services, in cooperation with Harford County Public Library and the Harford County Health Department will use libraries as “Cooling Centers” Monday, July 20, and Tuesday, July 21. All Harford County Public Libraries will serve as […]
