A bill aiming to increase the fee developers pay to offset school construction costs associated with the construction of new housing was introduced to the Harford County Council Tuesday night. Currently, anyone applying for a permit to build a new residential structure in Harford County is obligated to pay a one-time fee called an impact fee. Impact fees can only be used to … [Read more...] about New Harford bill aims to increase fees for developers to relieve school crowding
Sheriff says 33 threats to Harford schools in a month is reaction to fatal Joppa shooting
Less than a month into the new school year Harford County sheriff’s deputies say they have investigated 33 threats made to public schools. It’s something police say can be expected after incidents such as the fatal shooting at Joppatowne High School last month. “When you see the shooting incidents around the country and then, unfortunately, the shooting incident we had, you … [Read more...] about Sheriff says 33 threats to Harford schools in a month is reaction to fatal Joppa shooting
Former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters sentenced to 9 years for voting data scheme
By MEAD GRUVER A judge sentenced a former Colorado county clerk to nine years behind bars Thursday for leading a voting system data-breach scheme inspired by the rampant false claims that fraud altered the 2020 presidential outcome. Judge Matthew Barrett handed down the sentence after jurors found Tina Peters guilty in August for allowing a man to misuse a security card to … [Read more...] about Former Colorado county clerk Tina Peters sentenced to 9 years for voting data scheme
What went wrong with the Orioles? Fans have thoughts. | READERS RESPOND
Lower ticket prices would have filled Camden Yards The Orioles’ first back-to-back playoff return in 25 years featured a disappointing turnout with plenty of empty seats (“Orioles fans were ‘ready for a super crowd.’ Why didn’t Game 1 sell out?” Oct. 2). While some might point to apathetic fans, the culprit could be a questionable pricing strategy by the Orioles and their … [Read more...] about What went wrong with the Orioles? Fans have thoughts. | READERS RESPOND
Can (and should) the Ravens trade for Davante Adams? Here’s what to know.
Davante Adams has asked the Las Vegas Raiders to trade him, and on paper adding the explosive three-time All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver to a Ravens roster that already includes Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry might sound like a dream scenario that general manager Eric DeCosta should pursue. According to BetCalifornia.com, Baltimore has the fourth-best odds at … [Read more...] about Can (and should) the Ravens trade for Davante Adams? Here’s what to know.