I volunteered at the CARE Coalition (Cecil Assisting REentry) Reentry Simulation, an eye-opening program designed to help participants understand the challenges individuals face when returning to the community after incarceration. As a volunteer, I helped guide participants through scenarios that…

I had the pleasure of attending the Fraternal Order of Police Crab Feast, where friends, families, and supporters gathered for an evening of good food and connection. The feast was not only a chance to enjoy a Maryland tradition but…

This weekend I joined neighbors and visitors at the Races at Fair Hill, a Cecil County tradition that blends sport and history. The atmosphere was full of energy as families gathered to enjoy a day outdoors on the beautiful Fair…

I attended the North East Community Back to School Kick Off at North East Elementary, where families, students, teachers, and community partners came together to get ready for the school year ahead. It was wonderful to see so many smiling…

I was excited to attend the Women to Watch 2025 Summer Speaker Series hosted by The Cecil Whig and their parent company, APG Chesapeake, at White Oak Manor in North East. Sitting alongside a remarkable community of women, we listened…

On August 5, I joined neighbors at North East’s National Night Out, a nationwide event that connects communities with the first responders who keep them safe. It was an honor to speak with the men and women who show up…

Also on August 5, I had the opportunity to attend Rising Sun’s National Night Out, celebrating the bond between neighbors and first responders. Events like this show what community looks like in action, with people of all ages gathering to…

I had the privilege of joining neighbors and local leaders in Port Deposit for the Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour. This event commemorated General Lafayette’s 1824–1825 visit to the United States, which included a stop right here in Cecil County.…