After a long absence from exercising on a regular basis, I recently started hitting the gym with a vengeance and eating a healthy diet of low-calorie, whole foods. What’s my goal? To lose weight? To live a long and healthy life? Yes, of course. To one day fit into my favorite suede pants again? That […]
Harford County Public Libraries Will Once Again Be Used as “Cooling Centers”
From Harford County government: With high temperatures and heat index expected to reach nearly 105 degrees on Thursday, July 26, 2012, Harford County Government, in cooperation with Harford County Public Library and the Harford County Health Department will use libraries as “Cooling Centers” for the public. All Harford County Public Libraries will serve as “Cooling […]
Harford County Public Libraries Again Serve as “Cooling Centers” as Heat Index Approaches 105 Degrees
From Harford County government: High temperatures trigger need for cooling centers With high temperatures and heat index expected to reach nearly 105 degrees on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, Harford County Government, in cooperation with Harford County Public Library and the Harford County Health Department will use libraries as “Cooling Centers”. All Harford County Public Libraries […]
Harford County Restaurant Week Attracts Thousands to Local Businesses
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – – Harford County’s Restaurant Week was successful for the third straight year. Restaurateurs and patrons alike hailed the week as a big success, and are already looking forward to next year’s event. Karen Romecki of Conowingo agrees since she won over $1,000 worth of local dining by […]
Farmers Given 10 Days and Hearing During Milking Time on Far-Reaching Nutrient Management Regulations
From the office of Senator Barry Glassman: State Senator Barry Glassman, R-35, says the short notice for the State legislature’s AELR review of new nutrient management regulations is typical of the legislature’s disrespect for the State’s agricultural community. The Joint Committee on Administrative Executive & Legislative Review, (AELR), sent the July 10th, 2:00 p.m. hearing […]
Get Up, Get Down With FIT-ness: Introducing The Dagger’s New Health and Fitness Column
Welcome to the first edition of The Dagger’s health and fitness column. I’m so excited to share my knowledge that I’ve learned over the past 6 years in my journey to become healthier. I began as a martial arts student in Taekwondo and Aikido in 2003. I followed that up with becoming a kickboxing instructor, […]
Harford County Seniors Receive Fresh Produce through Innovative Partnership
From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Community Services, Office on Aging, in cooperation with the Office of the County Executive, Division of Agriculture, has created a viable option for eligible seniors to access locally grown fresh produce over the summer months. Harford County receives both state-sponsored as well as county-sponsored coupons; Harford […]
Harford County’s Food Facility Inspection Violations For April 2012
Each month the Harford County Health Department conducts routine inspections of 1,893 food service facilities (936 permanent food service facilities and 957 temporary food service facilities). Some pass, some fail. These are their stories… Below are all the critical health inspection violations for Harford County in April 2012: 7-Eleven Store #11633 1818 Emmorton Road Bel […]
