march of dimes foundation

'Run for Rod' on Nov. 16 is in memory of Glenelg guidance counselor, Rodney Williams. Ellie Feaga will hold another bake sale for charity on Saturday, Nov. 8.

Over these last three decades I've frequently been asked if I believe we can eradicate HIV and stop the epidemic. I believe the answer is yes — if the public and private sectors begin to invest more resources in research, treatment and in reaching people at risk. A functional cure is likely achievable within a decade and vaccine candidates are emerging.

Baltimore police say a woman was found dead in her Highlandtown home overlooking Patterson Park on Friday morning.

Congratulations to Louis Colangelo, a senior at Glenelg High School, who recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout.

Angela M. Lidinsky, a homemaker and volunteer, died Sept. 28 from complications of a stroke at St. Joseph's Nursing Home in Catonsville. She was 90.

Maria G. Zannino, a longtime Highlandtown funeral director who was active in numerous Italian cultural and social organizations, died Saturday from complications of heart disease at Gilchrist Hospice Care in Towson. She was 80.

Macy's and March of Dimes invite customers to participate in the seventh annual "Shop For A Cause" charity shopping event at all Macy's locations on Saturday, Aug. 24

Mildred Zeller

Great Chesapeake Bay Swim deserved better coverage

As hundred of people prepare to participate in the annual Great Chesapeake Bay Swim, Anne Arundel County health officials have issued an advisory warning people of potentially high levels of bacteria in the water because of storm runoff.

The Klein's ShopRite of Maryland Charitable Foundation has made a $10,000 donation to the Harford County Sheriff's Foundation, earmarked for funding the Sheriff's Office's Youth Services Division

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. —Tau Delta Zeta Chapter celebrated 10 years of service in Northern Prince George's County. Chartered on April 11, 2003 in Laurel, the chapter began with 11 business women and now boasts nearly 60 members.

More than 600 Harford County residents joined to support the nation's smallest citizens at the 2013 March for Babies on Sunday along Route 23 in Forest Hill, raising in excess of $100,000 to improve and protect the health of babies.

Fewer moms scheduled early deliveries when hospitals used a tool kit to promote full-term pregnancies, according to a research funded by the March of Dimes and others.

The Pennel family of Edgewood, is serving as the 2013 Harford County March for Babies Ambassador Family to help raise awareness about the lifesaving research and support of the March of Dimes and their team, Two Tiny Blessings, will participate in the annual March for Babies Sunday

Joan D'Angelo, a homemaker and Baltimore Symphony Orchestra volunteer, died of pneumonia complications March 15 at Bay Woods in Annapolis. She was 90.

Local Harford County residents committed to philanthropy making the county strong

Carol M. Herndon, a longtime volunteer and advocate for the mentally challenged, died Sept. 8 from complications of cancer.

Ervin M. Milner, who founded Milner Productions in the basement of his Northwest Baltimore home, which grew to become one of the nation's largest producers of educational audiovisuals for physicians and hospitals, died Aug. 17 from complications of diabetes and kidney failure at Springhouse Assisted-Living in Pikesville. He was 94.

Harford County Public Library employees presented a check to the Humane Society of Harford County on Aug. 14 for $500 from funds raised during a staff bake sale to benefit the organization.

Mount Vernon streets to be closed from 3 p.m. to midnight Thursday-Saturday to accommodate the 95