HCPS Will Implement AVID in Two Middle Schools This Year

Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) is excited to announce it will implement AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, at Aberdeen and Havre de Grace middle schools this coming school year. AVID is a non-profit elementary through postsecondary college readiness system that is designed to close the achievement gap with increased school-wide learning and performance. Read more...

Outdoor Adventure Camp 2011

The Harford County Department of Parks & Recreation is offering 2 one-week Outdoor Adventure Camps for children between the ages of 11-14.

Week 1 will be held Monday-Friday, July 11-July 15, 2011 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Week 2 will be held Monday-Friday, August 1-August 5, 2011.

Each day brings campers a new experience at a different site. Campers will experience ropes challenges, canoe basics, kayaking, spelunking (caving) and rock wall climbing. Transportation will be provided from Kelly Fields in Bel Air to the various camp sites. Read more...

Habitat for Humanity Merger to Provide More Families with Affordable Housing

Habitat for Humanity of Cecil County and Harford Habitat for Humanity Announce Merger

Bel Air, MD – Habitat for Humanity of Cecil County and Harford Habitat for Humanity have merged. The new affiliate name is Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna. While the name has changed, their mission to partner with families and the community to build and repair homes remains the same. Read more...

Havre de Grace Library Branch Unveils New Teen Room

(Belcamp, Maryland) Harford County Public Library Havre de Grace Branch unveiled a dedicated Teen Room recently. Designed and decorated by the teens, this room will be a new destination for many local youth.

Jennifer Brown (pictured on left), age 15 from Havre de Grace High School and Mira League (pictured on right), age 14 from Edgewood High School were both on hand for the activities. “It was cool to help design how the room would look and be able to help decorate it,” stated Jennifer Brown. “This included painting the walls with splatter paint!” Read more...

Beat Hot Summer Boredom by Chillin’ at “The Zone”

July 9th 8:00pm – 11:00pm

The Zone is the only entertainment venue offering Harford County teens (rising sophomores, juniors & seniors) a place to hang out with friends to enjoy great music and the energy of each other. At The Zone, we want our guests to have a place to call their own, where they have lots to do including dancing, a game room or just hanging out. July 9th Grand Opening to include raffle for Driver’s Ed at Premier Driving School, gift cards, prizes, photo both and more! Located at the McFaul Center in Bel Air. Admission is $10 at the door. Read more...

Harford Tech Graduate Wins World Online Art Contest

Congratulations to Katie Snyder, a 2011 Harford Technical High School graduate, for being named the overall winner in the 2011 Sargent Art Brighter World Online Art Contest for her mixed media painting of chicks! She won an all-expenses-paid trip to New York City July 15-17, 2011, where she will join other Youth Art Month state winners, parents and art teachers who will be arriving from 13 different states, for a fun-filled weekend. Katie’s art teacher, Judy Demond, will join her on the trip. Read more...

Wine Shipments Now Available in Maryland

Comptroller Makes First Historic Purchase at Boordy Vineyards

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Comptroller Peter Franchot marked his place in state history on July 1 making the first legal purchase of wine and having it shipped to his home. Marylanders can now have wine shipped to them and local wineries can ship their product to customers in the state. Read more...

Bob Six Memorial Joust at Elkridge-Harford Hunt Club

The Amateur Jousting Club of Maryland will present a benefit match on July 9th on the grounds of the Elkridge-Harford Hunt Club to raise funds for the Historical Society of Harford County. The Bob Six Memorial Joust will take place beginning at 11:00 AM in the horse show/polo ring of the hunt club's facility at 3405 Pocock Road Monkton, Maryland 21111 at the corner of the Jarretsville Pike and next to Ladew Gardens. This is a family day and tailgate picnics are encouraged. There is no seating so please bring blankets or lawn chairs. (Please no pets). Read more...

Summer Youth Programs at Rocks State Park

Rocks will be offering youth programs for children ages 3-13 this summer.

Join us for our six week session, “Water: Where would we be without it?”

$30/child for the six session program. Pre-registration is required. Register early by calling 410-734-9035. Spaces fill quickly. Read more...

Scott T. Gibson Receives the Daily Record’s 2011 “20 in Their Twenties” Award

(Bel Air, MD) - - Scott T. Gibson, Director of Human Resources for Harford County Government is a recipient of The Daily Record’s 2011 “20 in Their Twenties” award.

New this year, The Daily Record created 20 in Their Twenties to recognize young professionals in their 20s whose creativity and entrepreneurial spirit already are contributing to a new energy in Maryland. Winners were selected on the basis of their professional accomplishments, community involvement and the impact of their achievements. Read more...

Brighton Retirement Sale Starts Thursday, July 7 at Heartbeat in Downtown Bel Air

A Special Brighton Event kicks-off our Brighton Retirement Sale on Thursday, July 7

Brighton's Donna Hutchinson will be on hand to preview what is new at our Brighton "What's Old, What's New" event. Read more...

HCPS Receives Grant for Elementary Engineering Project

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Northeastern Maryland Technology Council (NMTC) has partnered with the Community Foundation of Harford County to support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education and workforce development in Harford County. NMTC has established a special project fund for STEM education through the Community Foundation. The fund makes grants to Harford County organizations with projects and programs that promote and support STEM education.

"Big Apple Adventure - Where Faith & Life Connect" at Bel Air Church of the Nazarene

All children age 3 years old through 5th Grade are invited to our VBS program. Kick-Off night will be Wednesday, July 6th, from 7-9pm and then we'll meet every Sunday in July (10,17,24.31) from 9:30am-Noon. It's going to be great! Read more...

Two Harford County Programs Receive National Achievement Awards

Online Idea Forum, Green Star Program Honored by NACo

(Bel Air, MD) - - Harford County Executive David R. Craig is pleased to announce that the county has received two Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for initiatives undertaken in the last year. Read more...

Thanks for the Parade!

On behalf of the Bel Air Independence Day Committee, Inc., I wish to thank the greater Bel Air and Harford County community for its response to this year's parade. The weather was a bit hot, it's true, but it cooled off by parade-time, and the breeze was wonderful and there was NO RAIN! I thought that the crowds were very large, enthusiastic and well-behaved. The entire parade showed greater Bel Air to be the patriotic, fun and accessible family-oriented community it truly is. Read more...

ARRA Grant Benefits HCPS Students with Disabilities

Excerpt from the Maryland State Department of Education Division of Rehabilitation Services 2010 Annual Report

Humanim’s Start on Success (SOS) program is a partnership between the Maryland State Department of Education Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), Humanim, Harford County Public Schools, and employer partner Upper Chesapeake Health (UCH). The project is funded by a $150,000 ARRA grant ($75,000 per year, for two years) through DORS. Read more...

July Public Health Matters Segment Features Keith Mills

Bel Air, MD - The July Harford Cable Network (HCN) television schedule will include a “Public Health Matters” (PHM) segment on prescriptive medication addiction featuring a compelling and motivational interview with Baltimore broadcaster and sports personality, Keith Mills.

Mr. Mills, with PHM host, Harford County Health Officer Susan Kelly, traces the history of his introduction to prescriptive pain killers from the time of a disabling back injury, to his abuse, treatment, relapse, the public embarrassment of his arrest, and to subsequent recovery in light of what he admits is an ongoing and lifelong process. He speaks candidly about the humiliation he felt, the devastation of his family, the consequences to his career as a sportscaster, and the disease ramifications of his addiction, citing how “severely wicked and destructive” the pattern of addiction is and how it can impact anyone. Read more...

APG Technology Showcase Draws Crowd of More Than 600

Harford Community College presented its annual showcase of Aberdeen Proving Ground recently at the Amoss Center in Bel Air. The event was a huge success with 627 registered participants from 23 states representing 284 organizations. Over 60 companies exhibited the capabilities and technologies at and coming to Aberdeen Proving Ground. In addition, there were 43 presenters at this year’s event. Read more...

Gov. Martin O’Malley to Appear in 2011 Bel Air Independence Day Parade

(Bel Air, Maryland) Gov. Martin O’Malley is set to appear in the Bel Air Independence Day Parade for a third time, the Bel Air Independence Day Committee Inc. announced Friday.

O’Malley previously appeared in the parade in 2007 and 2009. He was elected to a second term as the state’s governor in November.

“We’re honored to have Gov. O'Malley in our parade,” parade chairman Mike Blum said. “It's a great honor for the people of Bel Air and Harford County that their governor cares enough to be part of our patriotic event.” Read more...