From Harford Center for the Arts: The Jeffrey J. Plum Legacy in the Arts Award was awarded to Harford County resident Gerald M. Kavanagh for his dedication to the Center for the Arts. Jerry introduced the vision for the Center for the Arts to Clarisse B. Mechanic and his fellow trustees on the Board of […]
Archives for November 2012
United Way of Central Maryland’s Harvest of Plenty Provides Healthy Thanksgiving Meals to Those in Need
From the United Way of Central Maryland: While many in Harford County are struggling to make ends meet during these challenging economic times, United Way of Central Maryland’s Harvest of Plenty program will provide low-income families with all of the items needed for a special Thanksgiving meal this year. Now in its 20th year, United […]
Whiteley: “The Case for Maryland’s Property Tax Assessment and Appeals Process Reform”
From H. LeRoy Whiteley, Jr., Founder of Marylanders for Fair Property Taxation: Hello Fellow Beleaguered Property Taxpayers We are rapidly approaching the 2013 General Assembly session and therefore have begun gearing up for a new run at effecting property assessment and appeals reform. Over the summer we assembled a 45 page report entitled ” The […]
Harford County Public Schools Revises Advanced Placement Achievement Figure Sharply Downward Due to Calculation Error
In a widely distributed press release on Sept. 24, Harford County Public Schools indicated that 44 percent of students in the Class of 2012 had passed one or more Advanced Placement exams by the time they graduated from high school. The actual figure was 19.4 percent. An incorrect denominator used in the rate calculation was […]
C. Milton Wright High School’s Nate Allan Releases a Gem of an Album – “When the Sun Comes Around”
The young dude of the future riding his ten speed, dodging cars. We’d see the wheels at the top of the stairs that lead to the literally underground record shop. The lanky kid would come bopping down the steps, dreads flopping. Electricity he’d bring, energy kinetic to the New York City he’s temporarily transplanted from. […]
Dagger Movie Night: “Skyfall” — A Bond Movie That Tries to Bridge the Old and the New
This is the 23rd installment of the Bond franchise, which is showing its age – at least as a plot point. The major theme of playing the old school vs. the new school runs long and deep throughout 007’s adventure; at times, too long. For all that lingering ageism, the third offering from the Craig […]
Abingdon Social Security Office to Close to the Public a Half Hour Early Each Day and at Noon on Wednesdays
From the Social Security Administration: Effective November 19, 2012, the Abingdon Social Security office will be open to the public Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – a reduction of 30 minutes each weekday. In addition, beginning January 2, 2013, the office will close to the public at noon every Wednesday. While […]
Advanced Placement in Harford County Public Schools: A Surprise Announcement and a Closer Look
The drive to improve college readiness in Harford County Public Schools includes boosting student participation in rigorous Advanced Placement exams. For 2012, the school system has reported that exam participation soared, rising 20% over last year to a total of 1,824 students, despite high school enrollment that was flat overall. Test results also improved, with […]
