From the Maryland Big Tree Program: During the latter half of 2018, members of the Harford County Forestry Board re-measured fifteen trees. Trees are required to be re-measured every 10 years, and all these trees were last measured in 2008. Nine of these trees are Harford County Champions. All these trees can be found on […]
Harford County Plans Social Media Valentines to Historic Places
From Harford County government: In time for Valentine’s Day, Harford County will show the love for its historic places by joining a national movement on social media. With Facebook posts known as “heart bombs,” individuals and organizations can join the movement promoted by the National Historic Trust for Preservation to raise awareness about the importance […]
Harford County to Open Temporary Warming Center in Abingdon Jan. 30 – 31
From Harford County government: In response to an arctic air mass impacting the region, a warming center will open at Mountain Christian Church’s Abingdon campus from 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 30 until 5 p.m. Thursday, January 31, 2019. The campus is located at 3465 Box Hill Corporate Center Drive, Suite B, Abingdon. The Harford […]
“Votes for Women: Taking Our Place in Politics” Exhibit and Events at HCC
From Harford Community College: Votes for Women: Taking Our Place in Politics Exhibit and Events A new exhibit, “Votes for Women: Taking Our Place in Politics,” opens in the Hays-Heighe House at Harford Community College on February 7. Several events are planned in conjunction with this exhibit that was inspired by the campaign for women’s […]
Havre de Grace Waives Utility and Tax Penalties for Furloughed Federal Employees
From the City of Havre de Grace: Mayor Martin signed Executive Order 2019-1 providing federal employees residing in the City of Havre de Grace who were recently furloughed during the U.S. Government shutdown a one-month waiver from late fees and penalties of City water and sewer bills and payment of City real property taxes. “It’s […]
Harford County Public Library Hosts Black History Month Events
From the Harford County Public Library: Harford County Public Library celebrates Black History Month in February with six events at library locations throughout the county. The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Iota Nu Chapter, will make its annual book presentation to Harford County Public Library on Saturday, February 2, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the […]
Harford County Democratic Central Committee Seeks Nominees for Board of Elections
From the Harford County Democratic Central Committee: The Harford County Democratic Central Committee is seeking two (2) new appointees to the Harford County Board of Elections for a 4-year term to begin this upcoming June. In order to be eligible for consideration, all individuals must meet the following criteria: 1. A registered Harford County voter […]
Harford County Tourism-Related Funding Applications Available in February for FY20
From Harford County government: Harford County will begin accepting funding applications in February from local nonprofits promoting tourism and related activities in the fiscal year 2020. The application deadline is March 22, 2019. Now in its fifth year, Harford’s competitive funding program was established by County Executive Barry Glassman to reinvest revenue from the hotel/lodging […]