Theatrical Releases This Week The Debt Director: John Madden Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFp28r9sqUw The espionage thriller begins in 1997, as shocking news reaches retired Mossad secret agents Rachel (Helen Mirren) and Stephan (Tom Wilkinson) about their former colleague David (Ciarán Hinds). All three have been venerated for decades by their country because of the mission that they […]
Archives for August 2011
Images of Irene: Local Photographers Document Hurricane Damage Across Harford County
After Hurricane Irene had moved on and the sun rose on Sunday morning, local photographers Matt Spearman and Dean Nicewander grabbed their gear and headed out to document the damage left behind in Harford County. The following photos were taken by Spearman, who was able to convince some Verizon contractors to give him access to […]
Former Harford Schools Superintendent Jacqueline Haas to be Posthumously Inducted into HCPS Educator Hall of Fame September 26
From Harford County Public Schools: During the Board of Education meeting on Monday, September 26, 2011, Dr. Jacqueline C. Haas will be posthumously inducted into the HCPS Educator Hall of Fame for her 36-year tenure with HCPS as a dedicated special education teacher, helping teacher, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent. The induction ceremony […]
Harford County Government to Open Late Tuesday, Public School System Remains Closed; 28 Schools and 30,000 Homes Without Power
With more than 50 roads still closed, 28 of 53 school buildings and 30,000 residents without power, an untold number of intersections remaining without power, and an uncertain timetable for the electricity to begin flowing, Harford County Public Schools will once again delay the start to its 2011-2012 school year by canceling classes on Tuesday. […]
UPDATE: Harford County Board of Education Agenda: John Archer Relocation; Youth’s Benefit and William Paca/Old Post Road Modernization
UPDATE: The Board of Education work session scheduled for Tuesday has been cancelled “due to the school closure as a result of Hurricane Irene.” The work session will be rescheduled. A review of Harford County Public Schools’ proposed capital improvement program is the sole agenda item for a special work session planned by the Harford […]
Harford County Fire Service and County Government Work Together to Ensure Accountability of Tax Dollars
From Harford County government: The Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association, as well as the individual fire and EMS companies throughout the county, will soon initiate a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with county government. The MOU is the result of several months of discussion and work by county government, as well as fire, EMS […]
Anti-Violence Non-Profit SARC to Hold Second Annual “Rising Above It” Hot-Air Balloon Festival Sept. 3
From SARC: Hot-air balloons will be the focus of a two-day festival over Labor Day Weekend in Bel Air. The 2nd Annual Rising Above It Balloon Festival is a fundraiser for SARC, a Harford County nonprofit that provides hope and resources to victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse and stalking. Family Fun Day […]
Harford Community College Breaks Ground on Susquehanna Center Athletic Facility Renovation, Expansion
From Harford Community College: Harford Community College and Turner Construction hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion and renovation of HCC’s Susquehanna Center on August 23 for political and business leaders, student-athletes, and College employees. When renovations are completed in August 2012, the original 1968 athletic facility will double in size and increase opportunities for […]