The inaugural Havre de Grace Ice Festival, with its “fire and ice” theme, saw a strong turnout Saturday for the first day of the two-day event as people strolled through the city’s downtown, checked out ice sculptures and ice carvings, and ate their fill of chili at multiple downtown restaurants....
Thomas Francis Cochran, who ran two successful cattle farms in Harford County, was honored this week as a Harford Living Treasure. Often, when Cochran, 92, is asked if he’s lived in Harford County his whole life, he answers “Not yet!” “I still can say that, not yet,” Cochran said during Tuesday...
When flashy fashion designer Stevie Boi isn’t jet-setting around the world building his brand, he is relaxing and recharging at home in Havre de Grace. It might come as a surprise to know that the celebrity known for his androgynous looks and ornate eyewear and clothing worn by Lady Gaga, Beyoncé...
Editor, Millions of American citizens have been directly and indirectly impacted by the federal government’s lack of direction and selective enforcement of our immigration laws. There is one message both elected Democrats and Republicans have agreed upon and been consistent with and that is improved...
On November 9, Harford Community College held its first-ever Future Summit. More than 80 representatives from Harford County joined more than 250 HCC employees for an afternoon of thought-provoking discussions on the intersection of technology, pedagogy, and commerce, and worked to identify the...
It may have felt like deja vu — the oath, the ceremony, the applause. Yet Monday’s inauguration ceremony represents something different for Harford County Executive Barry Glassman compared to the one he had four years ago. The second term for any office holder carries with it greater expectations,...
I would like to thank citizens of Bel Air for their attendance and enthusiasm at the town’s Christmas parade and celebration this past Sunday. My wife and I walked the route and we were pleased to see so many children enjoying the sights and sounds. The joy on the faces of the kids and families...
Regardless of politics, most people will acknowledge that the late President George H.W. Bush, had all the most important qualities of a human being, and as an American. I’m not going to recount here all the accomplishments of his long life of service to our country. You probably have read it all...
An announcement from Exelon Generation: Exelon Generation will conduct its semi-annual, full-volume test of the emergency warning sirens surrounding Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at approximately 1 p.m. This is one of two tests performed each year. The Peach Bottom emergency...
A new sculptural bike rack was unveiled recently on Main Street in downtown Bel Air. “Public art is one of those things that really adds to the quality of life for our residents,” Angela Robertson, grants and economic development coordinator for the town, said. “It makes our community unique.” ...
Harford Community College held a successful Future Summit planning event last Friday, according to college officials, as participants discussed what HCC might be like in the coming decades. The signature event of the college’s strategic planning efforts, the Future Summit was attended by approximately...
The Havre de Grace Youth Commission, created by law in June, is getting up and running after its first four members were appointed at the Nov. 5 City Council meeting. “The purpose of the Havre de Grace youth Commission is to foster civic duty, volunteerism and the importance of public service to...
Phil Hosmer admits he’s getting a bit anxious about the planned Ma & Pa Trail connection from Bel Air to Forest Hill. “Do you realize it was 2016 when the county got the final easement?” Hosmer asked Saturday afternoon, as he walked near the former home of Harford Sanitation in Bel Air, which was...