From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) is one of just 539 public school districts in the nation being honored by the College Board with a place on the 3rd Annual AP® Honor Roll for simultaneously offering more opportunity for Advanced Placement (AP) coursework while maintaining or increasing the percentage of students […]
Harford Community College Trustees Adopt 2-Year Tuition Schedule; $5 Per Credit Hour Tuition Increases in 2013 and 2015
From Harford Community College: Harford Community College’s Board of Trustees adopted a two-year tuition schedule at its October 16, 2012 meeting as it ensured that students will know with certainty what tuition costs will be for the next two years while considering the long-term financial health of the organization. Starting July 1, 2013, tuition will […]
Harford Community College Tuition to Increase $5 Per Credit Hour; Necessitated by Rising Enrollment and Shrinking Funding
The Harford Community College Board of Trustees has approved a tuition increase of $5 per credit hour effective July 1, 2012, bringing the rate to $87 per credit hour for in-county residents. Despite the increase, tuition at the community college remains the lowest in the state, according to Nancy Dysard, HCC director for marketing and […]
Sen. Jacobs: “While Maryland’s Public Schools are Ranked Top in the Nation, Many are Still Failing”
From Sen. Nancy Jacobs: OUR CHILDREN DESERVE THE BEST EDUCATION In today’s global marketplace, our children are already competing with their peers around the world. We are falling behind in science technology, engineering and math, the keys to economic growth. Our schools must prepare the next generation to meet the challenges of a changing world. […]
Aberdeen Agenda Feb. 13: Habitat for Humanity Tax Credit Ordinance; Council Liaisons Vote
The Aberdeen City Council will vote Monday night on adoption of an ordinance which would provide a 100 percent tax credit to the nonprofit housing organization Habitat for Humanity. The ordinance would provide a 100 percent city tax credit for real property owned by Habitat for Humanity within Aberdeen, provided that the property is owned […]
Aberdeen Agenda Jan. 30: Public Hearing on Habitat for Humanity Tax Credit Ordinance; Update on Enhanced Nutrient Removal Upgrade
The Aberdeen City Council will hold a public hearing Monday night on an ordinance which would provide a 100 percent tax credit to the nonprofit housing organization Habitat for Humanity. During the 2011 Maryland General Assembly session in Annapolis, legislation was passed authorizing municipal corporations to grant a tax credit for certain real properties owned […]
Havre de Grace Agenda Dec. 5: Planning and Finance Directors and Police Chief Contracts; 2012 Events Announced; Personal Property Tax Credit Program
The Havre de Grace City Council will discuss the contracts of three city department heads during its Monday night meeting. The discussion, which will be conducted in a closed session out of view of the public, will include the contracts city Director of Planning Neal Mills, Director of Finance George DeHority, and Police Chief Teresa […]
Harford County Council Agenda Oct. 4: BGE Agreement to Expand Broadband Internet Services; Habitat for Humanity Tax Credits; Surplus Property
The Harford County Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday night on a bill which, as part of the One Maryland Broadband Network initiative, would extend and expand wireless Internet service in Harford County by use of Baltimore Gas and Electric Company telephone poles. The bill would allow Harford County government authorization to execute a […]