From Harford County Government: I can only imagine what it was like for the Mayor, the County Executive, the Governor and the President, how they truly felt as they did what I am doing tonight – Give the State of the Government Address. Could Harford County have been in the same situation? Without collaboration and […]
Tito’s Film Vault: Best of 2011
The Film Vault is a monthly feature designed to showcase critically-acclaimed films that had limited commercial release and/or success. Each feature highlights films that focus on a specific theme, genre, or technique designed to provide a greater understanding of film as an entertainment and art form. It’s the end of another year and time for […]
Hanley Requests Jury Trial on Theft Charge; No Date Set
Far from heading to bed, it looks as if the accusation of theft against Bel Air Town Commissioner Terry Hanley may be staying up for awhile longer. Bel Air Town Commissioner Terry Hanley appeared in Cecil County District Court Wednesday morning for what was scheduled to be the start of his trial on a charge […]
Bel Air Town Commissioner Hanley Talks Regrets, Election Ahead of Trial on Theft Charge
Happy Hour just ended, and Terry Hanley is making his apology. A large crowd still remains on this Friday night at Sean Bolan’s in downtown Bel Air, among them town commissioners Hanley and Dave Carey. Hanley has excused himself for a moment and pulled Carey aside to say a few private words. Later, Hanley will […]
Golczewski: “Access to [Gifted & Talented] Programs Should Not Be Dependent On Zip Code”
The following public comments were made to the Harford County Board of Education by parent Yvonne Golczewski on October 24, 2011. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication. Good evening Dr. Tomback and members of the Board. My name is Yvonne Golczewski and I am the parent of two twice-exceptional Harford County students. […]
Harford County Five-Year SAT Results: Good News and Troubling Trends
Long considered a reliable predictor of student success in college, SAT scores released by Harford County Public Schools over the past five years show both good news and troubling trends. From 2007 through 2011, the average SAT critical reading scores in HCPS rose above the state and national averages, but the county’s math scores hovered […]
Maryland Casinos Generate Revenue of $13 Million in August; More than $8.5 Million from Hollywood Casino Perryville
From the Maryland Lottery: The Maryland Lottery today announced revenue numbers for the state’s two casinos — Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County and the Casino at Ocean Downs in Worcester County. August’s statewide revenue totaled $13,110,342.46. Hollywood Casino Perryville, which opened September 27, 2010, generated $8,547,807.34 in August, and its gross gaming revenue per […]
Harford County Public Schools Releases Bus Schedules and Routes for 2011-2012 School Year
From Harford County Public Schools: School bus schedules and routes for the 2011-12 school year for Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) have been released. School is scheduled to open for more than 38,000 public school students on Monday, August 29, 2011. Approximately 35,000 students will be transported by school buses daily. The bus schedules are […]
