Due to the continued heat wave we are opening "Cooling Centers at Bel Air and Abingdon Fire Co. on July 4 - 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Let's take time to give thanks to those who have sacrificed much for the freedom we enjoy.

We are concerned for the elderly and encourage them to use our cooling centers and stay hydrated this weekend.

I am pleased with the progress and performance of our students in meeting or exceeding new standards of performance.

Together with the County Council, we are making Harford the most business friendly county in MD. harfordcountymd.gov/Press.cfm?Pres… #goodforjobs

I do not support Walmart moving from Abingdon to Bel Air. I want to work with them to see if it's possible to expand at their current site.

Check out my op-ed in the Gazette on the state's new req that countys collect a stormwater fee. Costs are staggering. gazette.net/article/201209…

I look forward to participating in panel discussion and political debate tonight at McDaniel College. A presidential debate forum.

Today I was proud to be on hand to welcome JC Penny to Harford County. The new store employs more than 100 people and is hiring more.

This afternoon I will be speaking to the Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore on all the good things happening in Harford County

This morning I'll be meeting with the editorial staff of the Daily Record to discuss what's happening in Harford County.

I just finished a tour through the central part of Harford County. The county is getting hammered by Hurricane Sandy. Two shelters open.

Worst of the storm is yet to come. Expecting winds of 80 mph later tonight along with heavy rain. Avoid driving if possible.

Citizens with questions or concerns regarding Hurricane Sandy should contact the County Hotline - 410-838-5800. Phone is staffed 24 hours.

Just concluded a conference call with Gov O'Malley. Hurricane mitigation and recovery efforts well underway in Harford County.

This morning 43,000 are without power in Harford County. DPW assessing and working to clear 54 blocks roads. Recovery effort will continue

Harford County Government will be closed Wednesday, Oct 31 as recovery efforts from Hurricane Sandy continue. 50 roads remain closed.

I am about to be on WBAL Radio 1090 AM to talk about the Board of Public Works decision to delay a project at Harford Community College.

I am deeply concerned by the action of the BPW to delay construction of a Towson U facility in Harford County harfordcountymd.gov/Press.cfm?Pres…

I'm sure if the Governor and Comptroller wanted to meet with the TU President all they had to do was call. Not hold up a project in Harford.