Dr. Theresa Felder, president of Harford Community College, was appointed to three distinct leadership roles.

Gov. Wes Moore appointed Felder as a Hospital Affiliate Member of the University of Maryland Medical System Corporation Board of Directors, where she’ll serve a five-year term. She was also appointed to the Board of Directors of the American Association for Women in Community Colleges. This role runs from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. AAWCC is committed to championing women’s leadership, equity and professional growth within community colleges. While serving on the board, Felder will help shape national initiatives that support the advancement of women at all levels of community college leadership.

Additionally, she was appointed to the Commission of Institutional Infrastructure and Transformation by the Board of Directors of the American Association of Community Colleges. This role runs until June 30, 2028. In this role, she’ll contribute to developing strategies that address institutional capacity, leadership, innovation and student success.

“As someone who has dedicated my career to advancing access and equity in education, I see these roles as an opportunity to further champion the mission of community colleges,” Felder said in a press release. “I believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, strengthen communities and open doors to a better future.”

In 2021, Felder became the college’s 10th president. She serves on nonprofit boards like the Harford County Chamber of Commerce, the Harford County Economic Development Advisory Board, the Susquehanna Workforce Network and the Northeastern Maryland Technology Council.

Aberdeen Police Department participating in 2025 Harford County National Night Out

The Aberdeen Police Department will be taking part in the Harford County National Night Out hosted by the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.

The event will take place on Aug. 5 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Harford County Equestrian Center located on North Tollgate Road.

There will be nearly 100 vendor tables, the police department announced on social media, and various organizations will hold demonstrations for the public. There will also be food trucks, a petting zoo and giveaways for the kids.

Numerous first responder agencies will be in attendance including the Bel Air and Havre de Grace Police Departments, Maryland National Guard, Harford County Fire Department and the Maryland Police Training Commission Community Policing Unit.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign aimed to boost the relationship between the community and police while building neighborhood camaraderie. This event occurs around the country every year on the first Tuesday in August, with select areas celebrating in October. Communities will host block parties, festivals, parades or cookouts that involve demonstrations, seminars, youth activities and more.

Aberdeen Police Department hosting annual school supply drive

The Aberdeen Police Department’s “Police Assisting Community Kids” campaign is underway from now until Aug. 17.

Community members can donate new school supplies to help Aberdeen students in need at the Aberdeen Police Department Lobby at 60 N. Parke St.

Suggested supplies include: backpacks, pencils, paper (lined and graph), crayons, washable markers, index cards, pencil cases, composition notebooks, calculators (including graphing), art supplies, tissues and hand sanitizer.

“Whether it’s one item or a full backpack, your donation will go a long way in helping a local student succeed,” the police department wrote on Facebook.

Applications Sought for Harford County Board of Education, Ethics Panel

The Board of Education of Harford County is seeking applications to fill an opening on the school system’s Ethics Panel.

The Ethics Panel reviews inquiries concerning potential violations of ethics on the part of school employees or Board members. They also provide advisory opinions regarding ethics issues and review financial disclosure forms required to be filed by Board members and certain Board employees.

Ethics panel members serve five-year terms and are appointed at staggered intervals. Members are appointed by the Board of Education and may serve two full terms. Panel members do not receive compensation but are reimbursed for travel and other expenses related to their service.

Applicants should send a letter of interest in addition to a biographical sketch by email to tayler.welling@hcps.org or by USPS to Kimberly H. Neal, Esquire, General Counsel, Board of Education of Harford County, 102 S. Hickory Ave. Bel Air, Maryland 21014.

Applications are due before the close of business on Aug. 25. For additional information, community members can email Tayler Welling, administrative support coordinator for legal counsel at tayler.welling@hcps.org.

Gov. Wes Moore announces judicial appointment for Harford County

Gov. Wes Moore announced the appointment of Donald Foster Jr. to the Harford County District Court.

Walter has served as counsel to the National Security Agency for the past two years. As an attorney in the National Security Agency General Counsel’s Office, he addressed criminal and civil litigation.

Before joining the National Security Agency, he worked as a prosecutor in both Baltimore City and Harford County. As a prosecutor, he served in Harford County for seven years in both the district and circuit court and in Baltimore City for two years. He also spent six years as chief of the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office Juvenile Division.

Walter served in the Maryland Army National Guard for over 14 years, including assignments as a Platoon Leader in the 1-175th Infantry, platoon trainer in the Maryland Officer Candidate School Program, company commander of the 253rd Engineer Company and air and missile defense chief of the 291st Theater Liaison Detachment.

He received his law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law. He also holds a Master of Science in cyber security police and management from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Hampden-Sydney College.

Moore also appointed four other individuals, Honorable Stacey Maria Cobb Smith and Honorable Donnaka Lewis to the Prince George’s County Circuit Court and Sherrie Waldrup and Melissa Pryce to the Prince George’s County District Court.

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