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Homestead Publishing Company's oldest and largest newspaper, The Aegis, has been publishing Harford County's history from its Bel Air, Maryland headquarters since 1856. Its second oldest publication, The Record, has been publishing Upper Bay history since 1868. Homestead Publishing Co. was formed by the merger of Shield Press and Susquehanna Publishing Co., owners of The Aegis and The Record, resp

ectively, in June 1989. Today it is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Baltimore Sun Co. which is owned by Tribune Company of Chicago. The company is named after the Homestead Publishing Co., the family farm of John D. Worthington Jr. who published The Aegis from 1920 until his death in 1964. His grandson, John D. Worthington IV, is publisher today. is on Hays Street in downtown Bel Air in a recently expanded building. Its commercial printing operation, based entirely in Bel Air, has recently grown by leaps and bounds with boosted frequency of The Aegis to biweekly publication and additional printing work associated with the Baltimore Sun Co.'s purchase of Patuxent Publishing Company in 1998. Patuxent Publishing Company, based in Columbia, Maryland, publishes 13 community newspapers in Howard and Baltimore counties. Together, Homestead Publishing Co. and Patuxent form the Baltimore Sun Community Newspaper Group. In addition to The Aegis and The Record, Homestead Publishing Co. publications include The Aegis Weekenders, Harford and APG News, the only newspaper distributed on the Aberdeen Proving Ground. The newspapers have a combined readership of 422,000 per week, delivering the news of the day our readers depend on and expect. With more than 150 years of publishing experience, Homestead Publishing Co. is truly Harford County's number one news source. Together, the Homestead Publishing Co. family of community newspapers cover Harford County, Eastern Baltimore County, Western Cecil County in Maryland and parts of Southern Pennsylvania.

Harford County podcast, MdFoodieBoyz, was parodied by Sabrina Carpenter in aSaturday Night Live skit. https://bit.ly/4n...
10/19/2025

Harford County podcast, MdFoodieBoyz, was parodied by Sabrina Carpenter in aSaturday Night Live skit. https://bit.ly/4nTrJ4d

Harford County podcast, MdFoodieBoyz, was parodied by Sabrina Carpenter in aSaturday Night Live skit.

Flagship Premium Cinemas& #8217; Trunk or Treat at the Movies event in Churchville on Saturday, Oct. 18. https://bit.ly/...
10/18/2025

Flagship Premium Cinemas& #8217; Trunk or Treat at the Movies event in Churchville on Saturday, Oct. 18. https://bit.ly/3J6I2M0

Flagship Premium Cinemas’ Trunk or Treat at the Movies event in Churchville on Saturday, Oct. 18.

Edgewood, Fallston and Havre de Grace football were among Thursday's big winners. Here's our takeaways from Week 7 in Ha...
10/17/2025

Edgewood, Fallston and Havre de Grace football were among Thursday's big winners. Here's our takeaways from Week 7 in Harford County. https://bit.ly/48wx6By

Edgewood, Fallston and Havre de Grace football were among Thursday’s big winners. Here’s our takeaways from Week 7 in Harford County.

HCPS states they expect to see the virus around this time of year https://bit.ly/4n85TJ2
10/17/2025

HCPS states they expect to see the virus around this time of year https://bit.ly/4n85TJ2

HCPS states they expect to see the virus around this time of year

In a letter to the editor, Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler takes aim at the county executive in a dispute over the...
10/16/2025

In a letter to the editor, Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler takes aim at the county executive in a dispute over the county's mobile command center. https://bit.ly/48uFhyg

In a letter to the editor, Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler takes aim at the county executive in a dispute over the county’s mobile command center.

The five-star prospect's legacy is still hanging around Joppatowne, thanks in part to the play of his younger brother, T...
10/16/2025

The five-star prospect's legacy is still hanging around Joppatowne, thanks in part to the play of his younger brother, Tyrone. https://bit.ly/495NMA0

The five-star prospect’s legacy is still hanging around Joppatowne, thanks in part to the play of his younger brother, Tyrone.

Gourmet nacho dishes and cheese-crusted burritos coming to Aberdeen. https://bit.ly/47aO99S
10/15/2025

Gourmet nacho dishes and cheese-crusted burritos coming to Aberdeen. https://bit.ly/47aO99S

Gourmet nacho dishes and cheese-crusted burritos coming to Aberdeen.

Aberdeen officials are weighing the future of Ripken Stadium, including some possible new tenants. https://bit.ly/3WDG5J...
10/15/2025

Aberdeen officials are weighing the future of Ripken Stadium, including some possible new tenants. https://bit.ly/3WDG5JQ

Aberdeen officials are weighing the future of Ripken Stadium, including some possible new tenants.

Harford County Public Schools receives an $117,000 grant to expand apprenticeship program. https://bit.ly/4hdj0XV
10/15/2025

Harford County Public Schools receives an $117,000 grant to expand apprenticeship program. https://bit.ly/4hdj0XV

Harford County Public Schools receives an $117,000 grant to expand apprenticeship program.

Maryland high school referee Duncan Morgen-Westrick’s case highlights concussion law limits, fueling debate over officia...
10/15/2025

Maryland high school referee Duncan Morgen-Westrick’s case highlights concussion law limits, fueling debate over officials’ roles, training and player safety. https://bit.ly/46QgJi2

Maryland high school referee Duncan Morgen-Westrick’s case highlights concussion law limits, fueling debate over officials’ roles, training and player safety.

Police say a Havre de Grace man made threats against the Great Wolf Lodge in Perryville. https://bit.ly/4q9Fr4j
10/15/2025

Police say a Havre de Grace man made threats against the Great Wolf Lodge in Perryville. https://bit.ly/4q9Fr4j

Police say a Havre de Grace man made threats against the Great Wolf Lodge in Perryville.

Harford County aims to preserve more than 1,000 acres for agricultural use this year. https://bit.ly/3JdvMJs
10/15/2025

Harford County aims to preserve more than 1,000 acres for agricultural use this year. https://bit.ly/3JdvMJs

Harford County aims to preserve more than 1,000 acres for agricultural use this year.

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