From the office of U.S. Rep Andy Harris: “While the House waits for the Senate and President to agree to start the negotiations necessary to end the partial shutdown, the House will continue to attempt to end the special treatment of big businesses and members of Congress and their staff under Obamacare. We will also […]
Havre de Grace Man Brandished Black Plastic Gun-Like Object Before Being Shot by Police; Deputy’s Name Will Not Be Released
The Havre de Grace man killed by a Harford County Sheriff’s Office deputy at the conclusion of an hours-long standoff Saturday was shot when he brandished a black plastic object he had fashioned into a gun-like shape, police said, but had no actual firearm on his person. Austin F. Jones, 34, of Havre de Grace […]
Warning Sirens for Peach Bottom Power Plant Accidentally Activated Tuesday Morning
From the Harford County Department of Emergency Services: (Forest Hill, MD) – The emergency notification sirens for the Peach Bottom Power Plant in northern Harford County have activated. The Harford County Department of Emergency Services, 911 Center advises the siren activation is accidental in nature. An investigation into the cause of the accidental emergency siren […]
Former 98 Rock DJ Stash to Host Weekday Morning Show on Harford County’s KHZTV Radio Network
From KHZTV: Aberdeen, Md., September 30, 2013– Longtime Baltimore afternoon DJ “Stash,” formerly with 98 Rock, has found a new home on the KHZTV Radio Network and KHZTV.com airwaves. Stephen G. Smith, known to listeners as “Stash,” will be hosting the popular entertainment station’s Monday through Friday morning radio program from 7-10 AM starting Wednesday, […]
Harford County Public Schools Schedules Public Input Sessions on Fiscal Year 2015 Operating Budget
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools is about to embark on the year-long budget development process for the FY15 operating budget. We have been working to develop a plan that will engage all stakeholders in meaningful discussion regarding the budget and the needs for the system throughout each stage of the process. […]
Dozens Attend Human Rope to Stop the Dope Event for Substance Abuse Awareness
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – – Dozens of people turned out on Saturday, September 28 in Bel Air to form a Human Rope to Stop the Dope. The Department of Community Services, Office of Drug Control Policy was proud to partner with Addiction Connections Resource (ARC) members to bring the event to […]
Reel News: Week of Sept. 30 — Gravity, Runner Runner, The Patience Stone, Iron Man 3, The Kings of Summer
Upcoming Theatrical Releases Gravity Director: Alfonso Cuarón PG-13; 91 mins Trailer GRAVITY, directed by Oscar (R) nominee Alfonso Cuaron, stars Oscar (R) winners Sandra Bullock and George Clooney in a heart-pounding thriller that pulls you into the infinite and unforgiving realm of deep space. Bullock plays Dr. Ryan Stone, a brilliant medical engineer on her […]
New Common Core Tests Cost Millions More Than State Tests They Replace; Harford County Public Schools Requests $18.5 Million for Technology to Administer New Online Tests
Time will tell whether the new Common Core State Standards are a vital improvement in public education, or another reform that fizzled. One thing is clear: The tests won’t come cheap. At $29.50 per student, new tests aligned with the Common Core will cost over $2 million more than the Maryland state tests they will […]
