Proposed legislation that might have stalled development of the Bel Air Wal-Mart, failed for lack of a second at a Harford County Council legislative session held Tuesday. County Council Bill No. 13-16 set forth special development requirements for stores 75,000 sq. ft. or larger, and subjected them to final approval by the Council, acting as […]
Former State Sen. Helton Protests Proposed Bel Air Wal-Mart; Campaigns for Return to Office
Former state Senator Art Helton’s campaign truck was parked at the site of the proposed Bel Air Wal-Mart Wednesday afternoon, sporting a “No Bel-Air Walmart” sign along with messages geared to winning him back a Senate seat in 2014. The site along MD 924 near Plumtree Rd. is owned by Evergreen Business Trust, although it’s […]
Harford County Board of Education Agenda April 8: Advertising Policy; Ratification of Labor Agreement
At a business meeting set for April 8, the Harford County Board of Education plans to vote on policies that would expand advertising in schools, allow school facilities to be named after financial donors, and permit memorials on school grounds. Also at the Monday meeting, the Board is set to ratify a tentative labor agreement […]
North Harford High School Assistant Indicted on Sex Charges No Longer Employed with HCPS; Will Stand Trial June 27
The North Harford High School classroom assistant arrested for having sex with a 15-year-old student is no longer employed with Harford County Public Schools and is scheduled to stand trial in June. Amanda Kay Miller, 35, of Whiteford was an inclusion helper at North Harford High School where she was arrested by Maryland State Police […]
New State Standardized Tests Will Take Students Nearly Twice as Long to Complete; PARCC Computer-Based Exams Begin in 2014-15
It will take Maryland students nearly twice as long to complete new state tests that the Maryland Department of Education says will more accurately measure college and career readiness. Depending on grade level, completing the new math and English tests will take the typical student a total of 8 to 10 hours, combined, according to […]
Proposed Harford County Council Legislation Could be Game-Changer for Bel Air Wal-Mart
The Harford County Council is considering legislation affecting big box stores that could potentially allow the Council to reject the proposed Bel Air Wal-Mart on the grounds that it would adversely affect public welfare, as hundreds of area residents have claimed. Wal-Mart officials say it is unclear whether the law would apply to the proposed […]
UPDATED: Harford County Board of Education March 25: Ratification of Labor Agreement; Task Force Studies on School Starting Times and Recess in All Grades
UPDATE From HCPS: The Board of Education meeting that was scheduled for this evening has been cancelled. The Harford County Board of Education plans a March 25th business meeting that includes ratification of a labor agreement for next year; recognition of student athletes, and a legislative update including bills that call for task force studies […]
New Common Core Standards Coming to All Maryland Schools Next Year; “A Sea Change” for K-12 Education
Q. What is the Common Core? A. “A sea change” for education New standards known as the “Common Core” are coming to all Maryland schools next year, designed to ensure that future high school graduates are career and college ready. Whether the Common Core will succeed as intended is unknown, even as Harford County Public […]
