From Harford County Government: BEL AIR, Md., (Jan. 8, 2015) – The Harford County Commission on Disabilities and Harford Cable Network launched an exciting new TV series on January 1 celebrating the lives of local people with disabilities. The half-hour program titled “abiliTV” airs exclusively on Harford Cable Network, hosted by Rachel Harbin, disabilities coordinator […]
Harford County Public Library Hosts “Game Changers” for Business Professionals
From the Harford County Public Library: Utilizing local experts to help the business community navigate current issues, Harford County Public Library presented Game Changers: Health Care Reform on March 28 to business professionals at the Abingdon Library. Paul Brooks, Vice President, and Keith Creamer, Corporate Benefits Consultant, of Brooks Financial Group lead the group through […]
Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy Launches New Alcohol and Drug Education Program
From the Harford County Department of Community Services, Office of Drug Control Policy: (Bel Air, MD) – – Based on a 2010 Youth Commission Survey, 49% of youth grades 6-12 indicated they felt strongly about the need for alcohol and drug abuse educational program and initiatives. In response to this information, the Harford County Department […]
Klein’s Gun Buy-Back Program Nets 461 Weapons; Harford County Buy-Back Considered
From Klein’s ShopRite: FOREST HILL, MARYLAND, DECEMBER 15, 2012: Klein’s ShopRite of Maryland funded and sponsored a “Gun-Buy-Back” program in Baltimore City on Saturday, December 15, 2012, wherein the Klein family gave a $100 Klein’s ShopRite Gift Card for every firearm turned in, resulting in 461 weapons being collected in one day. Turn-in was anonymous, […]
Maryland Summer Centers To Offer Gifted and Talented Programs for Students Entering Grades 3 – 12; Application Deadline is April 15
From Harford County Public Schools: The registration deadline is looming for the 14 Maryland Summer Centers coordinated through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). For 45 years, the Summer Centers program has offered unique instructional experiences for gifted and talented students entering grades 3 through 12. Students have the opportunity to work with like-minded […]
Harford County Public Library Introduces “Puppy Tales Club” Early Literacy Program
From the Harford County Public Library: (Belcamp, Maryland – March 26, 2012) To celebrate April as “Month of the Young Child” and in a continued commitment to promoting early literacy skills for young children, Harford County Public Library (HCPL) is pleased to introduce the Puppy Tales Club. This special early literacy program for parents, caregivers […]
Patterson Mill Middle/High School to Present “Rachel’s Challenge” March 8; Inspired by First Student Killed in Columbine Shootings
From Harford County Public Schools: On Thursday, March, 8, 2012, Patterson Mill Middle/High School will host three “Rachel’s Challenge” presentations for students, parents and community leaders. Rachel Scott was the first person killed in the Columbine High School tragedy on April, 20, 1999 and through this program Rachel’s legacy of kindness and compassion lives on. […]
Harford County Sheriff’s Office Holds Summit on Inmate Re-Entry Program
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: The Harford County Department of Community Services and the Harford County Sheriff’s Office held a summit on Thursday, January 26, 2012, from 9am-noon, at Harford Community College, Chesapeake Center in Bel Air, MD to address a “transitioning from custody to community” re-entry program. This is the first time in […]
