Joppatowne News

An expansive parade, an outdoor ecumenical prayer service and a performance by a Grammy-winning gospel singer will highlight the July Fourth weekend in Edgewood and Joppatowne.

The National Weather Service has extended its heat advisory for the Baltimore area until 8 p.m. tomorrow as all schools in Baltimore County and six in Harford County announced that students will be sent home ...

Transition away from - step' system concerns workers Jun 5, 2008 12:00 AM by Matthew Santoni , The Examiner 5 hrs ago: Transition away from - step' system concerns workers 35 days ago: Harford workers demand ...

Several pipe bombs were safely detonated by Baltimore County police yesterday after being found yesterday afternoon in a swampy area in Essex by two men using metal detectors.

Harford County won't hire more armed guards for its libraries and government offices.

As Harford County seniors completed their Advanced Placement exams, valedictorians and salutatorians were selected at most of the county high schools.

A Catonsville woman delivered her first child on Mother's Day, only to learn that the child's father had died from the stab wounds he suffered during a robbery.

“You don't want to compete when the economy's good, because the contractors don't need your business and charge you more”

The proposed $82 million Bel Air office complex got shot down by the Harford County Council amid fierce opposition. via Baltimore Examiner

A Joppatowne woman has been denied bail in the fatal shooting of her ex-girlfriend. Sandra Heim, 47, had a bail review hearing Monday in Cecil County District Court, the Cecil Whig reported. via The Baltimore Sun

A suspect is in custody as Maryland state police continue their investigation into a deadly shooting Saturday in Cecil County. via WBAL-TV Baltimore

“We have needed to do this for too long”

With nearly half of Harford's proposed 2009 capital budget devoted to school construction and renovation, County Executive David R. Craig said he hopes to build added capacity into the schools and eliminate ... via The Baltimore Sun

“In FY 09, I have recommended $121.9 million in county funding for 24 school projects”

The county executive made his announcement following a tour of the new Bel Air High School which is currently under construction. via Harford County Government

“There's nothing for teens to do after school. We're one of the first places they come, and we don't want to turn them away.”

Librarians shushing rowdy patrons in Harford County will soon have well-armed backup, as officials plan to add security guards to several county libraries and offices in the 2009 budget. via Baltimore Examiner

Two are available from business group The Route 40 Business Association is offering a scholarship for graduating seniors from Joppatowne, Edgewood , Aberdeen and Havre de Grace High schools. via BaltimoreSun.com

“I think the residents now are feeling more confident with the job the Sheriff's Office is doing”

A lack of volunteers has kept the Guardian Angels from gaining a foothold in Harford. via Examiner.com

“If your delegation is 6-2 in favor of the bill, I hope those two don't lead you to overturn everything”

An elected school board in Harford would increase accountability and parent participation, say supporters who charge the county's state-appointed board has ignored their concerns. via Baltimore Examiner

Claim of lost dog gets robbers into Joppa home Two men, who said they were searching for their lost dog, forced their way into a Joppatowne house and robbed the owner at knifepoint, according to the Harford ... via Baltimore Examiner

Graduation committee holds two fundraisers The Project Graduation Committee at C. Milton Wright High School will hold two fundraisers this week to benefit the after-prom party and graduation harbor cruise. via BaltimoreSun.com

“I expect the eligible students to help the students who are ineligible get their grades up”

About 65 male students filed into a music room at Magnolia Middle School and found a seat on a tiered stage in the back of the room. via Baltimore Sun