From David Fang: Dear Editor: “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” – Juliet Shakespeare’s heroine would tell you that names have no meaning – yet Diane Tobin clearly disagreed earlier this year, adding “Adkins” to her professional sobriquet just in time to be […]
Harford Crisis Center Previews Services, Partnership
From University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health: Harford Crisis Center, the first of its kind in Maryland providing 24-hour behavioral, mental and addiction health services, provided a preview October 25 for more than 140 community, health and business leaders. It is the first co-located, co-funded, public-private partnership to offer behavioral health services in Maryland. Harford […]
Humane Society of Harford County Donates Four Pet Oxygen Masks to First Responders
From the Humane Society of Harford County: Pet parents can now breathe a little easier thanks to a donation of four Wag’N 02 Fur Life pet oxygen kits to the Harford County Department of Emergency Services (HCDES) from the Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC). Last week HCDES officials stopped by the shelter to accept […]
Harford County Participates in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day October 27
From Harford County government: In the interest of public safety, public health & the environment, on Saturday, October 27, 2018, Harford County will be participating in the Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day sponsored by the US Drug Enforcement Administration. You may turn in your unused/expired medications for safe disposal on Saturday, October 27th, between 10AM […]
Baity Building Re-Dedicated at Highland Commons
From the Highland Community Association: On Tuesday, October 16, Harford County Executive Barry Glassman, Highland Community Association Board members, local elected officials, and community members gathered at the Baity Building at Highland Commons for a re-dedication of the building following some much-needed improvements to the over 100 year old building. The repairs could not have […]
Burbey: “Many of the Ills We Face Today are Due to Mr. Wagner’s Failed Leadership on the Council”
From Ryan Burbey: In a couple weeks the citizens of District E will have an important choice to make. They can either turn all the progress that has been made over that last decade into full reverse by voting for former council president Wagner, who left office in disgrace after being arrested for drunk driving […]
Harford County Honors 25 Volunteers at the 32nd Annual Harford’s Most Beautiful People Awards
From Harford County government: The stories of 25 selfless volunteers inspired everyone at the 32nd Annual Harford’s Most Beautiful People Awards ceremony hosted by County Executive Barry Glassman and the Harford County Department of Community Services on October 11 at the Bel Air Church of the Nazarene. The awards celebrate the uplifting and meaningful contributions […]
800-NEXT-STEP: First 24/7 Crisis Hotline Established in Harford County
From University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health: Residents of Harford County now have access to a 24/7 behavioral health, mental health and addiction services crisis hotline. 800-NEXT-STEP (800-639-8783) is the centralized telephone number for people in crisis to call, operated by behavioral health professionals who can help navigate the often complex system of care. The […]
