American Heart Association

Nearly $3M in community impact grants awarded by United Way

2013-04-30 15:09:00

The United Way of Central Maryland will provide nearly $3 million in community grants intended to provide financial stability to families, quality education to children and healthy alternatives to individuals, the organization said this week. In all, 71...

Your chance to comment on road improvements [Montpelier/South Laurel]

2013-04-23 14:31:00

On April 18, representatives of Prince George's County Department of Public Works and Transportation conducted a briefing on planned improvements to the intersection of Muirkirk Road at Odell Road and Cedarbrook Lane in South Laurel. Project Manager...

Dylan Cincotta's yeast project is a science fair winner [Clarksville]

2013-04-11 06:00:00

Congratulations to River Hill High student Dylan Cincotta on taking second place in the Biological Science category of the recent Baltimore Science Fair. Dylan's project title was "Possibility of Human Homologue of Yeast Mitochondrial Fission Protein,...

Howard County health briefs

2013-04-12 00:00:00

Wellness classes Howard County General Hospital will offer the following wellness classes in April. Classes will be held at the HCGH Wellness Center, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 100, Columbia unless otherwise listed. Register in advance online at http://...

BWI opens indoor walking trail

2013-04-03 09:34:00

Travelers using Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport can get a workout in while waiting for a flight using two new indoor walking paths. The BWI Cardio Trail includes two loops, that are one kilometer, or .6 of a mile, in...

Good Deeds: Spotlight on the American Heart Association

2013-03-20 09:51:00

Nonprofit organizations abound in Howard County, and Howard Magazine highlights who they are, what they do and how you can help. Name: American Heart Association Who: Annette Fisher, senior director, marketing and communications, Mid-Atlantic region...

Harford commission backs training standards for fire line officers

2013-03-01 03:00:00

Harford County's newly minted Department of Emergency Services could be facing the first test of its authority over local volunteer fire companies in the next few weeks. The issue is the level of medical training that will be required in the future of...

'The Pajama Game' hits the stage at River Hill High [Clarksville]

2013-02-27 03:25:00

Local high school drama productions are quite impressive and provide great entertainment for the entire family. The River Hill Theatre Arts Department will present "The Pajama Game" March 7 to 10. The musical is loaded with popular tunes and laugh-out-...

South Laurel/Montpelier: Montpelier Mansion moves programs during renovations

2013-02-12 12:29:00

Montpelier Mansion will be closed for a period of time this year for some major restoration work dealing primarily with moisture control issues. While the actual facility is closed, some programs usually offered there will be held at different venues in...

Schools aim to guide students as they move up academic ladder

2013-02-13 00:00:00

Our area schools are producing top-notch students and finding new ways to stay on the cutting edge of education. Rodgers Forge Elementary and Dumbarton Middle Schools will participate in the Feb. 22nd Vertical Articulation Planning meeting. This event for...

State says wear red. No, purple. No, both.

2013-01-31 09:55:00

On the face of it, the state of Maryland is flying in the face of Purple Friday. The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation sent out a message on Twitter today urging Marylanders to wear red�Friday to show their commitment to fighting heart...

A small step against obesity in Howard Co.

2012-12-12 08:54:00

Howard County's new ban on the sale of sugary drinks on government property won't solve the obesity epidemic. It won't prevent Howard Countians from slurping down empty calories by the Big Gulpful. It won't stop them from eating things that are even...

"Go Red" is among the American Heart Association's public awareness campaigns.

2013-03-20 09:55:00

Trisha Geulokas, left, Tony Izzo and Debbie DiPippo attended the American Heart Association's 31st annual "Boca Raton Heart & Stroke Ball." It took place at Royal Palm Yacht Club. Submitted photo.

2013-03-02 00:00:00

They attended the third annual "Broward 'Pulse'" event for the American Heart Association of Broward County's "Open Your Heart" campaign at W Fort Lauderdale Beach. The event raised more than $125,000. Photo by Downtown Photo.

2013-02-23 00:00:00