American country band and vocal quartet The Oak Ridge Boys are the surprise musical guests headlining the 33rd Annual Havre de Grace Seafood Festival at Tydings Park in August. The Havre de Grace Seafood Festival, the longest continuously running such festival in Maryland, has made a habit the last few years of unveiling a mystery […]
United Way of Central Maryland’s Harvest of Plenty Provides Healthy Thanksgiving Meals to Those in Need
From the United Way of Central Maryland: While many in Harford County are struggling to make ends meet during these challenging economic times, United Way of Central Maryland’s Harvest of Plenty program will provide low-income families with all of the items needed for a special Thanksgiving meal this year. Now in its 20th year, United […]
‘Tis the Season to be Cuddly – Keys for Motivation Throughout the Chilly Days
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-LA! It’s that time of the year again. The leaves change colors. They begin to fall from the trees. It is the time for change. Don’t think of the negatives, dig deep and find the positive! The mornings are still dark when you go to school, drive to work, or just wake up and […]
Hunsinger: “Every day, Our Elected Officials make Decisions that Affect Cancer Patients and Their Families”
From Scott Hunsinger: Cancer will kill an estimated 10,000 Marylanders this year. Federal lawmakers have the power to guarantee access to adequate and affordable health care coverage, fund critical cancer research and screening programs. Every day, our elected officials make decisions that affect cancer patients and their families. Throughout the election season, volunteers for the […]
Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Memory Loss Lecture Comes to Fallston
From Harford County government: Dr. Peter Rabins, M.D., M.P.H., co-author of “The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss in Later Life,” will speak Thursday, October 18, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Fallston Activity Center, 1707 Fallston Road in Fallston. Dr. Rabins […]
3 Harford County Facilities Pull Epidural Steroid from Use as Possible Connection to Meningitis is Investigated
From the Harford County Health Department: The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) is investigating an association between spinal injections and the development of meningitis as part of a larger multi-state investigation. At this time, DHMH has identified two cases among Maryland residents, one whom has died. No case information will be released. […]
Harford Hotspots: Open Door Café – “It Wasn’t a Complete Loss Because the Roll was Delicious”
My girlfriend Jane and I decided to meet for lunch on a stunningly gorgeous Saturday afternoon to plan our upcoming trip to Paris. The Open Door Café seemed like the perfect location – not only could we sit outside and soak up the sun, but we could also take advantage of their free Wi-Fi. We […]
Historic Concord Point Lighthouse to be Illuminated in Pink this October for “Breast Cancer Awareness Month”
From Harford County government: Harford County Executive David R. Craig has proclaimed October as “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” in Harford County. The formal proclamation will be issued during a ceremony at the historic Concord Point Lighthouse in Havre de Grace on Friday, September 28, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. “Harford County Government is once again proud […]
