Military-themed park in Edgewood named to honor Army trailblazer Mildred C. Kelly, APG’s first African-American female command sergeant major

EDGEWOOD, MD—A new military-themed park in Edgewood has been named in honor of Mildred C. Kelly, a trailblazing U.S. Army command sergeant major who broke racial and gender barriers during her service. The 5.5-acre Mildred C. Kelly Park, located along Nuttal Avenue, was dedicated Tuesday, July 8, at a ceremony attended by Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly, community members and […]

Edgewood double-shooting leaves two wounded, one critical

EDGEWOOD, MD—Harford County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a double-shooting in Edgewood that left two people wounded, one critically, late Sunday night. Deputies were dispatched to the 1600-block of Candlewood Court at just after 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, after receiving a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found a 24-year-old female and a 23-year-old male both suffering from […]

33-year-old pedestrian killed in Harford County hit-and-run

ABINGDON, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian overnight in Harford County. The victim, a 33-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld pending notification of his next of kin. Troopers from the Maryland State Police JFK Memorial Highway Barrack responded at just after 2 a.m. on Sunday, June […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground to conduct firing tests June 23 – 27

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has daytime testing operations scheduled for Monday, June 23 through Friday, June 27, 2025. Firing tests will occur from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Weapons firing may be heard in some areas off the installation. These operations are not hazardous to residents in the surrounding communities and are […]

Edgewood house fire leaves 4 displaced

EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews responded to a house fire in Edgewood on Sunday evening. The fire broke out in the 2500-block of Hanson Road during the evening hours June 15, 2025. The blaze was quickly contained to the kitchen, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. Three adults and one child have been displaced and are being assisted by Harford County Disaster […]