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Harford County

Beulah emerges as Republican nominee in Harford council race

The final canvass of votes cast in Harford County during the June 24 primary settled the question of the winner in the County Council race for District F, with Curtis Beulah of Abingdon eking out a 26-vote win over Monica Ann Worrell of Havre de Grace for the Republican nomination.

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Beulah emerges as Republican nominee in Harford council race
Op-ed

The U.S. should stay out of Iraq [Commentary]

The United States Constitution prohibits the president from re-engaging the United States military in Iraq to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) without new congressional authorization. Further, the struggle for sectarian power there is irrelevant to our national security. Without the justification of self-defense, United States intervention would additionally create a precedent that would invite intervention by Russia or China in their neighboring countries.

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The U.S. should stay out of Iraq [Commentary]
Business

Surge in calls for help to keep the power on

Organizations that pay portions of past-due utility bills say the surge in calls for assistance they got during the bitterly cold winter have continued this spring as people try to keep their power on. The winter added to a longer-standing problem: Growing numbers of people can't afford their utility bills.

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Surge in calls for help to keep the power on
Op-ed

Obama must not allow a default

Republicans' shift to a fight over the debt limit presents a grave threat to the nation that President Obama must not abide.

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Obama must not allow a default
Politics

Frequently asked questions about the government shutdown

Congress has brought the nation once again up against a deadline to fund the federal government or shut it down. Unless lawmakers strike a deal, federal employees will be sent home when they arrive at work on Tuesday and government services will be suspended. Here's a look at how shutdown would affect you:

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Frequently asked questions about the government shutdown

City Homes files for bankruptcy protection

Facing a flurry of lead paint lawsuits, a non-profit company that provides affordable housing in Baltimore has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

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City Homes files for bankruptcy protection
Editorial

Difficult justice for lead paint victims

It's long overdue and comes with a steep cost for the city's poor, but the Housing Authority of Baltimore City has now set a welcome precedent that it will not ignore court judgments against it.
Difficult justice for lead paint victims

Rezoning proposals do not support Plan Howard 2030's quality of life [Letter]

What is Howard County's true vision? I ask because as comprehensive rezoning has taken place to date, it appears the vision is to merely grow, grow, and develop, regardless of inadequate infrastructure. Refer to Section 8 of Plan Howard 2030 — "Public Facilities and Services" as infrastructure comprises not only roads and schools, but other categories such as transportation, police, fire, health services, water and sewer, solid waste, etc. The Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance should be

Agencies in Maryland dodge furloughs — for now

One month after across-the-board federal spending cuts known as sequestration began there are signs the impact on the economy — even in a state such as Maryland with strong ties to the federal government — might not be as severe as initially feared.

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Agencies in Maryland dodge furloughs — for now
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