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There's no substitute for good health [Editorial]

There's no substitute for good health [Editorial]

The Harford County Council's vote last week to establish a "healthy community planning board" makes a lot of practical sense, political...

 

Case yet to be made for Aberdeen pay raises [Editorial]

The move by the Aberdeen City Council last week to send to committee for review a proposal for substantial raises for the mayor and...

Museum at Aberdeen Proving Ground slated for closing [Letter]

A similar note was sent  to local and state elected officials and a copy was provided for publication.

 

Tornado watches, warnings and advisories - oh, my! [Commentary]

I think we can all agree last week's weather was pretty crazy, even by Maryland standards.

Party differences [Letter]

Recently I have made some very interesting observations about people and politics. I have noticed a significant contrast between...

New Bel Air light welcomed [Letter]

Residents of English Country Manor in Bel Air can exit their community in a much safer manner now.

Reference to trash transfer station removed from county code [Letter]

We wish to sincerely thank the Harford County Council for passing an amendment, 6-1, to Bill 13-22 [regarding the trash transfer...

Opponents of Aberdeen pay raises encouraged to stay active [Letter]

First of all, thank you to the many informed citizens who attended the May 20 Aberdeen Council Meeting to express your...

Hope for a winning season in Aberdeen springs eternal [Editorial]

With a new baseball season comes new hope, and there's reason to believe that hope may be justified this summer for IronBirds watchers.

Harford school system doing less with more [Editorial]

Harford County Public Schools leadership has left the realm of reality as it applies to budget management.

Toll increases for Susquehanna crossing hard to swallow [Editorial]

Get ready to help pay for road construction elsewhere in Maryland. The tolls are going up at the state Transportation Authority's two...

Adequate public facilities law leaves a lot to be desired [Editorial]

Two projects in rather close proximity to each other are getting a lot of attention from the people who live near where they're proposed....

Reliving history, one old photograph at a time

It's so easy to forget the past. Not the major historical events that shaped the country and the world, but the smaller, yet still...

Scents and sensibilities: enjoying life's little pleasures [Commentary]

It's as common a bit of advice on how to be happy as there is: Take time to stop and smell the roses.

Craig's got as good a shot as anyone at governor's office [Editorial]

William Paca, of Abingdon, was the first, having held the office shortly after the American Revolution. Augustus Bradford, of Bel Air, who...

No school in Harford should be overcrowded [Editorial]

Considering the overcrowding problems that have plagued public schools in Harford County over the years, the knowledge that only one of...

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