In this Issue of Harford Local Connect

🌤️ Harford County, MD Weather

🚨 Teen's Claim of Drive-By Shooting Proven False as Investigation Reveals Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

🎉 It’s National Play MONOPOLY Day!

📰 Harford Local Connect - Top Stories from this Past Week in Harford County!

🏛️ Local Government: Upcoming Meetings

📅 Local Events & Happenings

⭐ Local Business Spotlight

🏈 FAA Investigates Drone Activity near Baltimore Ravens Game

Teen's Claim of Drive-By Shooting Proven False as Investigation Reveals Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

A 16-year-old boy in Edgewood, Harford County, initially reported to the authorities that he had been targeted in a drive-by shooting. However, investigations later revealed that the incident was a result of the teen accidentally shooting himself.

The boy suffered a non-fatal gunshot wound to his thigh and received medical treatment at the scene before being transported to a local trauma center. Detectives found evidence at a nearby home, including a bullet casing and live round, indicating that the teen was the only victim and shooter.

The source of the weapon remains unknown, and the investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with information is requested to contact Detective Smith with the Harford County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division at 410-638-4007.

It’s National Play MONOPOLY Day!

When is the last time you played a board game?!

National Play Monopoly Day is on November 19 every year. The game of Monopoly was invented about 118 years ago, and National Play Monopoly Day recognizes Monopoly as a favorite pastime of millions of Americans. Although it has caused many friendships to crumble, the board game is known as one of the most popular worldwide.

Fun Facts About Monopoly You May Not Know

1. It’s extremely popular. With a local license in over 130 countries and printed in more than 37 languages, Monopoly is one of the most popular board games ever.70 straight days.

2. It was originally made with household materials. When the game was first created, it was made using household objects like oilcloth and molding scraps.

3. The inventor’s nieces inspired its pieces. The girls recommended the iron, purse, lantern, race car, and many other pieces of Monopoly.

4. It was once played for 70 days. The longest game of Monopoly to ever be played for It is extremely popular

5. It has over 300 versions. Monopoly, sold by Hasbro, has over 300 versions of the game, including a Braille version.

Harford Local Connect - This Past Week in Harford County!

Here are some of the stories we shared this week. Check out any of the issues you may have missed!

👪 County Executive Responds to Reports of Undocumented Immigrants Relocation (Read About it in Issue #050)

🦃 Harford County Groups Provide Free Thanksgiving Dinners for Community Members in Need (Read About it in Issue #051) 

🏥 Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace to Close on February 6 (Read About it in Issue #049)

🚒Volunteer First Responders in Harford County Receive Loan Repayment Assistance (Read About it in Issue #048)

👮 Maryland Takes Aim at Impaired Driving with Law Enforcement Awards (Read About it in Issue #046)

🏢 Harford County Implements Restrictions on New Apartments in Business Districts (Read About it in Issue #050)

📖 Fallston and Bel Air Students Win Maryland State Fair Scholarships (Read About it in Issue #048)

🚄 Maryland to Benefit from Major Rail Upgrades with $7 Billion in Funding (Read About it in Issue #047)

🔥 Kitchen Fire Sparks 2-Alarm Emergency at Local Restaurant (Read About it in Issue #046)

💰 Highlighting Key Topics for Fraud Awareness Week (Read About it in Issue #049)

Upcoming Meetings:

November 20 - Bel Air Town Board Meeting Meeting Details

November 20 - Havre de Grace City Council Meeting Agenda

November 20 - Public Hearings - Ordinance Nos. 1127, 1128 & 1129 Agenda

November 21 - Harford County Council Legislative Session Agenda

November 21 - Havre de Grace Public Meeting - Lilly Run Stream Restoration Project Agenda

November 19 HWES Kindergartner Playdate Bel Air

November 19 All You Can Eat Breakfast Street

November 19 Angel Ornament Workshop Bel Air

November 21 Family & Friends Story Time Joppa

November 23 Gorillaz Annual Turkey Trot Forest Hill

November 23 2023 Annual Turkey Shoot Street

November 23 Thanksgiving Day Dinner Darlington

November 24 Plaid Friday Havre de Grace

November 25 Gobbler 5K & 10K Bel Air

November 25 Toys for Tots Toy Drive Abingdon

November 25 Conowingo Dam Bird Walk Darlington

November 25 Highland Holiday Tractor Parade Street

November 25 The Wizards of Winter Havre de Grace

November 25 Painting w/Friends Sea Glass - Fallston VFC Fallston

November 25 Holiday Heart Tree Bel Air

November 26 Ice World Winter Skating Exhibition 2023 Abingdon

November 26 Children’s Christmas B-I-N-G-O Aberdeen

Ongoing Seasonal Events:

Wednesday - Sunday Through January 7 Gifts of the Season Art Show Bel Air

Fridays & Saturdays Through December 16 Spirits of Christmas Past: Candlelight Christmas Tour Bel Air

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FAA Investigates Drone Activity near Baltimore Ravens Game

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting an investigation into the presence of a drone near M&T Bank Stadium during Thursday’s game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals.

The game had to briefly pause due to the drone's presence. Maryland State Police, along with security officers from the Maryland Stadium Authority, located the drone pilot and instructed them to land the drone. The pilot revealed that they were unaware of flight restrictions and did not possess a waiver to operate near the stadium during the game.

The state police shared information with the FAA to aid in their investigation. The Maryland Stadium Authority had previously installed drone detection and deterrence technology at the stadium complex in anticipation of the 2021 sports season.

The FAA has stringent rules regarding drone activity during major sporting events, with a ban on flying within 3 miles of a stadium for one hour before and after games. This ban encompasses NFL and college football, Major League Baseball, NASCAR, and Indy car racing.