From Harford County government: During June and July, the Harford County Department of Community Services will hold a series of public comment hearings on the department’s annual Action Plan. The Action Plan is written yearly and allows updates to be made to the department’s five-year Consolidated Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban […]
Former Executive Director of Havre de Grace Housing Authority Sentenced for Bribery
From the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Baltimore: U.S. District Judge Williams D. Quarles, Jr. sentenced George R. Robinson, age 63, of Bel Air, Maryland, today to three years probation, six months of which is to be served in a halfway house, for bribery of a public official. Judge Quarles also ordered Robinson to pay a […]
What’s Fair in Housing? Free Fair Housing Education Session Being Held April 16 in Bel Air
From Harford County government: Fair housing law violations happen every day: • Sorry, but I can’t rent a one-bedroom apartment to you with your new baby due soon. You’re going to need a two bedroom unit. • Sir, we have a no-pet policy here; you can’t have a service animal. • The rent is usually […]
Helping Eradicate Homelessness; Annual Homeless Count to Take Place in Harford County
From Harford County government: On Wednesday, January 26, 2011, local homeless service providers, community volunteers, local police agencies, and the Harford County Government will come together in a coordinated effort to conduct a one day count of homeless persons in Harford County. Like many communities, Harford County has many among us who are living in […]
Harford County Executive Craig Forms Banking and Finance Commission to Study Residential and Commercial Development
From Harford County government: As the result of the impact of BRAC to Harford County and the greater Baltimore area, particularly with regard to the demand for housing and commercial development, Harford County Executive David R. Craig is establishing a Banking and Finance Commission to study the current banking regulatory environment as it pertains to […]
Purse Auction Event for Non-profit Housing Organizations in Harford County Raises $24,000
From Harford Family House: On September 17th, 18th and 19th, a Silent Purse Auction entitled HOPE IN HANDBAGS, was held at the Bel Air Armory on Main Street. Twenty-four thousand dollars was raised, after expenses and the profits will be shared equally by three organizations who are Faith Communities and Civic Agencies United (FCCAU), Harford […]
Senator Mikulski to Visit Habitat For Humanity Project in Aberdeen; Edgewood Boys & Girls Club
From Corporate Office Properties Trust: Senator Barbara Mikulski will survey the progress of a duplex being built for local families in need, as part of her Harford County tour on Tuesday, October 19th. Material and labor for the homes are being donated by Corporate Office Properties Trust (COPT) and several contractors, and COPT is donating […]
Hope in Handbags Purse Auction to Benefit FCCAU, Harford Family House & Harford Habitat for Humanity
From Harford Family House: 2nd Annual Purse Auction Event to Benefit Three Non-profit Organizations Providing Housing to People in Need in Harford County On September 16th, 17th and 18th, a Silent Purse Auction entitled HOPE IN HANDBAGS, will be held at the Bel Air Armory on Main Street. The three organizations who will benefit from […]
