<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!
<b>Your Beliefs</b>
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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.
The Harford County Boys & Girls Clubs will honor young people from Aberdeen, Bel Air, Havre de Grace and Edgewood during 21st Annual Steak & Burger Dinner.
Aberdeen made a 7-3 run in the third inning and 7-0 run in the fourth inning.
More parents are discovering they have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, even though it is rarely diagnosed in adults who have physical or labor-intensive jobs.
Gilberto Ferrera Suris, 34, and Jonathon James Anders, 24, face various charges in connection with their alleged roles in the fire at the Warwick Plaza apartments in the 500 block of Plaza Court.
Parents and students packed Monday's school board meeting to express their desire to have Tom Szerensits remain Aberdeen High School's principal.
The Board of Education will hold a closed session at 6 p.m. and a regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday. Parents and students are expected to comment during the public portion of the meeting.
Students hope to save principal, who says he's being forced from his job.
Mayor Michael E. Bennett has said taxes would be decreased from $0.6875 per $100 of assessed value to $.68 per $100 of assessed value.
Dr. Nanaj Bhamare's body is scheduled to return to India on Monday for burial.
The event offers fellowship, food and fun from noon to 5 p.m. at Festival Park. There will be praise dancers, choirs and special events for children as well as food vendors.
Students have started a Save Szerensits page on Facebook and have planned a walkout Monday at 7:30 a.m. in support of Tom Szerensits.
Warm weather makes for great house hunting!
Let's talk about what the death of the al-Qaida leader means to our children.
No injuries are reported in fire at rental property, according to Aberdeen Volunteer Fire Department.
Many were excited to learn that Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. forces. But some were uncertain about what lies ahead.
Osama bin Laden had eluded U.S. attempts to bring him to justice for nearly a decade for ordering the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
The APG Fire Department responded to an alarm and subsequent 911 call at a Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense laboratory facility.
Before you visit a pet store or breeder, please visit the Humane Society of Harford County.
Whether you are in search of a townhouse or single family home, you're in luck this weekend.
Unlike C. Milton Wright, Aberdeen has never been known as a powerhouse in the world of scholastic lacrosse.
