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Love Music Provides Perfect Soundtrack For Any Valentine's Day
From Frank Sinatra to Marvin Gaye, there are great songs to celebrate Valentine's Day.
<b>Email:</b> Mark.Tyler@aberdeen.patch.com
<b>Phone:</b> 443-945-1882
<b>Hometown:</b> Atlantic City, New Jersey
<b>Birthday:</b> January 9, 1972
<b>Bio</b>
Mark Tyler graduated from Atlantic City High School in 1990 and went on to Columbia Union College, in Takoma Park, MD, which is now Washington Adventist University.
Mark earned a BA degree in Journalism in 1994. His major was Journalism/Publications. His minor was Communications. Upon graduation, he accepted a three-month internship with his hometown paper The Press of Atlantic City. That three-month internship was extended to six months and in the fifth month he was hired as a professional Staff Writer.
Mark worked as a Staff Writer for The Press for approximately six years before also being given responsibilities as a Weekend Assignment Coordinator.
During his 10 years at The Press, he won the following awards:
<b>- New Jersey Press Association Better Newspaper Contest</b>
<i>Responsible Journalism First Amendment (The Art Weissman Memorial Award)</i>
"Local School Boards Rack Up Travel Expenses"
3<sup>rd</sup> Place, Daily over 60,000
2002
<b>- New Jersey Press Association Better Newspaper Contest</b>
<i>Reporting and Writing, Community Home Run Award</i>
"Her Kitchen Long on Love, Short on Funds"
3<sup>rd</sup> Place, Daily Over 60,000
2002
<b>- Garden State Association of Black Journalists</b>
<i>Features Award</i>
"Big Ben"
2<sup>nd</sup> Place, Daily Over 60,000
1998
He prides himself on upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity and has been working tirelessly to make this website Aberdeen's source for local source for news, events, business listings and discussion!
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<b>Politics</b>
I am a registered Democrat but I always assess the available facts and support the best person for job.
<b>Religion</b>
I am a life-long Seventh-day Adventist Christian. I observe the Sabbath from sunset on Friday evening until sunset on Saturday evening so if you reach out to me during that time and I don't respond immediately, please don't be offended I'm observing my faith.
<b>Local Hot-Button Issues</b>
I am open-minded about the city of Aberdeen and it's many issues. But I do believe the influx of people coming to the area as part of the BRAC process at APG has the ability to change the community for the next century.
From Frank Sinatra to Marvin Gaye, there are great songs to celebrate Valentine's Day.
City Council meets, St. Joan of Arc School has a basketball game and you can still get a last-minute gift for your sweetheart.
Football served as the social common denominator for prominent Baltimore Attorney A. Dwight Pettit who was the first African American male to attend Aberdeen High School in 1960.
Before you go to a pet store or investigate a breeder, visit the Humane Society of Harford County.
If your kids have wanted to learn how to play ice hockey, today is your lucky day.
APG hosts college campus tour and Astronomy open house at HCC make for an interesting Saturday.
Models are open in Aberdeen and Havre de Grace. There is an open house in Bel Camp
Check out Valentine's DIY and Open Mic Thursday.
Maryland State Police cruiser rammed stolen car fugitive had been driving, ending 26-mile chase through Harford, Baltimore counties, police say. Speeds reached 100 mph before arrest in Aberdeen.
There are numerous books by African American being showcased during Black History Month.
City Council has a work session, the library is offering a free computer class and St. Paul's Lutheran Church is hosting the Upper Chesapeake Chorus rehearsal.
Panera Bread is a great place for those who work on the run.
There's plenty to see this weekend if you're looking to buy a home.
The Pittsburgh Steelers play the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. on Fox.
The following photo gallery shows highlights from this week in the Aberdeen Patch
St. Joan of Arc School hosts Tech Day, Aberdeen High has a wrestling match against Havre de Grace and Burkheimer equipment is holding its Winter Sales Event!