Local Voices: Dog Park, Maryland Handbag Designer

Here are the best of this week's Local Voices posts from our Aberdeen, Bel Air, Fallston, Perryville and Havre de Grace Patch sites. Want to share your thoughts on local politics, sports or entertainment? Scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Start a Blog" under "Post Something" on your Patch homepage.

Blog posts this week from Humane Harford include Flea and Tick Season, Basket Bingo to Benefit Fido (and All Homeless Pets), and Rebel’s Dog Park: Where the Fun Dogs Go! Also, click here to see more and the pets of the week.

Local Voices blogger Logan Quick continues to provide regular updates on the Aberdeen IronBirds. See his game notes, thoughts on prospects and more. Click here to see all his posts.

Don't End Up Hanging From Your Neighbor's Tree: Massage therapist Stacie Beard writes in her latest blog post, "Stress has become normalized in our lives – we expect it and deal with it." Read her suggestions for how to de-stress in a healthy way.

Handbag Designer with Maryland Roots! Support a local Marylander when you buy a bag designed by Danielle DiFerdinando, who grew up in Ellicott City. Read more about where to find these bags at White Marsh Mall in Annie Wildasin's Blog.

Getting Grounded in the Midst of Chaos: Local Voices blogger Jory Fisher says she's interviewed women about "how to stay focused and purposeful." Share your thoughts about how to remain calm and rejuvenated in stressful times.

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