National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Ravens scored in breast cancer fight

2012-12-10 05:15:00

I'm sure that Baltimore Ravens fans noticed the pink cleats, gloves, wristbands, sideline caps and other equipment the team sported during October. I want to let the community know that the Ravens were much more than "pretty in pink" during National...

November: Harford votes red; more crashes with multiple deaths

2012-12-28 00:00:00

Based on the numbers of early voters, the polls were expected to be crowded on Election Day. Besides the presidential race, this year's election features a number of controversial statewide issues. There were referendum votes on same sex marriage,...

Clarksville: Shop for bargains and help out the Triadelphia Adventists

2012-10-17 02:00:00

Come one, come all to a Sidewalk Spectacular at Triadelphia Seventh-day Adventist Church on Brighton Dam Road Sunday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Janene Ayer promises something for everyone. Parking, admission and entertainment are all free. Food...

Iron Bridge Wine Co. makes good on bet with Aida Bistro

2012-10-17 10:22:00

On Thursday night, the wait staff at Columbia's Iron Bridge Wine Co. will be wear bright pink T-shirts declaring, "I'd rather be eating at Aida Bistro & Wine Bar." The unusual endorsement is a make-good on a fundraising challenge issued by Iron Bridge...

Lisbon/Woodbine: Bowling Green Farm gets county grant to start cheese production

2012-10-11 02:20:00

Howard County Executive Ken Ulman announced that a grant program has been established to help local Howard County farmers and the first recipient is the Bowling Green Farm. The grant will be used for the farm's initiative to begin cheese production....

Havre de Grace: It's Graw Days time

2012-10-10 00:00:00

It's Graw Days, dear readers, on Saturday in downtown Havre de Grace. The 5th Graw Days Festival, sponsored by HDG Main Street Inc., will run the historic period in the city when HDG "Graw" Race Track was King (1912-1952). The event is free to the public....

Bringing down the cost of oral chemotherapy

2012-10-09 09:45:00

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network applauds the work of the Maryland General Assembly in passing the Kathleen Mathias Oral Chemotherapy Act of 2012. The provisions of the bill went into effect Oct. 1, resulting in increased quality of...

Older adults can be victims of domestic violence

2012-10-09 12:24:44

Domestic violence does exist in the older adult populations October is Domestic Violence Month and across the country, communities will mount campaigns to make the public aware of this social issue. Howard County is no exception. The center is...

Francis Scott Key tickled pink over awareness campaign

2012-11-10 09:32:00

Members of the Francis Scott Key High School field hockey team embraced the mission of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and hosted events and fundraisers to increase awareness and raise money for cancer research. According to field hockey coach...

Perryville postpones vote on fire company donation

2012-10-02 19:54:00

A final decision on whether to give The Community Fire Company of Perryville a total of $105,000 for its career services program has been delayed at least one more month. Although a vote on the donation was on the agenda for Tuesday's Perryville town...

Port Deposit hoping to restore old Tome Gas House for use

2012-10-04 06:33:00

The Town of Port Deposit is trying to determine possible uses for the Tome Gas House once it's restored. At the town's monthly meeting Tuesday night, council members voted to support an easement for the gas house, the first step in ensuring the...

Plaza Ford gives support to breast cancer awareness

2012-11-02 03:45:00

Heads will turn Saturday along Route 1 when Plaza Ford proudly displays more than 1,000 donated bras in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. "People have found it a really interesting way to raise money," Katie Walls, whose family owns Plaza Ford,...

Katie Walls has collected more than 1,000 donated bras in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Bras for a Cause fundraiser kicked off Sept. 29, Walls, 23, said, and she intends to string them between lightpoles Saturday.

2012-11-02 00:00:00

Lake Mary cheerleaders perform while wearing pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month during the first half of a high school football game against Lake Brantley in Lake Mary, Fla., Friday, Oct. 26, 2012.

2012-10-26 00:00:00

A general view of atmosphere at MARTINI, The Moms, & Kristin Chenoweth 'Toast To Survivors' For Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Alison Eighteen on October 15, 2012 in New York City.

2012-10-21 21:05:58