Monday, April 29, 2013
May 1, 2013 will mark the 10-year anniversary of Blair's resignation from the paper of record. Today, he works as a life coach.
In the journalism world, the names of plagiarists are noted in the industry's history. But perhaps none is as notorious as Columbia native Jayson Blair. Blair resigned on May 1, 2003 from the New York Times after a string of improper journalistic practices that the Times called "a profound betrayal of trust and a low point in the 152-year history of the newspaper." This week is the 10-year anniversary of his resignation. On Monday, he spoke with Patch about his past, what he's doing now, and how his notoriety affects his life. "A number of TV stations and newspapers have reached out to me this week," said Blair. "Most of them either want to look at what had happened or they want to look at the change in my life. I've been dodging most if …
Friday, April 26, 2013
Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.
Each week, Patch puts together a list of local activities and events going on in your area this weekend. Check back weekly and tell us in the comments if you know of any additional activities coming up. To submit an event in the Patch events calendar, click on “Events” at the top of the page and then click on the green "Add an event" button on the right side of the page. Howard County Historical Society: War of 1812 Bus Tour Iron Girl Half Marathon "Oklahoma!" presented by Stagelight Productions WOMENFEST...A Health & Wellness Event for Women AFCEA's 5K/Walk and Family 1-mile Fun Run Solomon's Lodge Pancake Breakfast Elkridge Auto Auctions K9-9K Walkathon & Run Tylers Vendor Craft show for a cure for American Diabetes Timeless Deceptions…
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Last week, four Howard County high schools hosted nearly 1,000 students for the library's Battle of the Books.
The point of Howard County Library's Battle of the Books annual reading competition is to make reading fun. Based on photos from the event, the more than 900 fifth grade students that competed had a great time. See hundreds of photos from the event on the Howard County Library's Flickr page. The event featured more than 150 teams of students who read from 16 different books pre-determined by the library. At the event, which took place on Friday, April 19, students were asked questions about the books, such as plot details, quotes or picture descriptions. Members of the first, second, and third place teams all received gift cards to a local book store. Prizes were also given out for best team name, best team costume, best team spirit and …
Friday, April 19, 2013
In a statement and interview before the release of his fiscal year 2014 budget proposal, Ulman said there would be "record funding for education."
Before the release of his fiscal year 2014 operating budget proposal, Howard County Executive Ken Ulman said in a statement that the propsed budget has record funding for education and a big boost for public safety. "We want to make sure that we continue to invest to maintain the quality of life in this county," said Ulman. Ulman announced the budget with a news release and interview with Patch, but the county did not distribute a copy of the budget on Friday as they were still working on it. The deadline to release the budget is Sunday, according to David Nitkin, communications director for the county. In the statement, Ulman indicated he would propose a $920.8 million continuing-costs budget that would include 130 new education and …
Friday, March 15, 2013
A computer glitch caused everyone who received the letter to be told they were eligible for the gifted and talented program, even if they were not.
UPDATE - 3:15 p.m. - This post was updated with information from a schools spokesperson. Parents receiving letters about their students' eligibility for gifted and talented classes at Howard County Public Schools may get a surprise. A software glitch caused every letter to state that the student is eligible for gifted and talented classes, even if their score didn't meet the eligibility requirements, according to notice sent home by the school on Thursday. Of the 3,513 letters that went out, 2,210 were incorrect, according to Howard County schools spokesperson Rebecca Amani-Dove. The notice stated the student scores in the letter are accurate, "So, even those students whose scores are below the minimum eligibility scores, received letters …
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
The Rev. Msgr. Joseph Luca said, "He is known as an exceptionally humble, gentle person with a heart for the downtrodden and the poor."
Catholics around the world and in Howard County are reacting with excitement to the news that Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina has been elected pope. At 3:22 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Bergoglio, who took the name Pope Francis, appeared on the balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square after news outlets reported that white smoke was pouring from a Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling the election of a new pope. Roman Catholic Church cardinals began meeting Tuesday at the Vatican. The 115 voting cardinals took four or five votes over two days, USA Today reported. The Guardian describes Bergoglio as "a Jesuit intellectual who travels by bus and has a practical approach to poverty." In Howard County, the news of the new pope was met with …
Friday, March 8, 2013
All three major bond ratings agencies gave the county the highest rating.
Despite the possible effects of mandated cuts on the local federal workforce, Howard County announced Friday that all three major ratings agencies gave the county a AAA credit rating. "Even though our solid position is confirmed for the 16th year in a row, Howard County can never rest easy in its approach to fiscal management," said County Executive Ken Ulman, in a statement. "In times of sequestration and concerns over federal furloughs, it must not be taken for granted that we will fare well in this market." Earlier this year, Moody's threatened to lower counties' bond ratings that were heavily dependent on federal jobs in their local economy, including Howard County. But Friday's announcement means Moody's wasn't prepared to make that …
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Howard County Schools are waiting until Wednesday morning to make a decision.
Is the anticipation of waiting until 5:30 a.m. Wednesday to figure out if Howard County Schools are canceled for the day making you cringe? Or do you think the looming winter storm is not serious enough to cancel schools the day before? Currently, the school system is in the midst of its two-day math state testing. If school is canceled Wednesday, the testing will be moved to Thursday or Friday depending on how the roads are Thursday. In addition, the school system is inching closer to using up its inclement weather days. Currently, they have used two out of the five allotted when Superstorm Sandy hit. Over five, and the school year will be extended. As it is now, the last day of school in Howard County will be June 17, but that could …
A school cancellation could delay Maryland state testing that began on Tuesday.
The impending snowstorm poised to dump more than five inches on Howard County may have commuters worried, but Howard County Public Schools will wait to see how serious it is. The school system will make a decision whether to delay or cancel schools on Wednesday morning, sometime before 5:30 a.m., according to school spokepserson Rebecca Amani-Dove. Take our poll: Should school be canceled Wednesday? Who wants a snow day? And who doesn't? On Tuesday, Howard County schools started the math test for the Maryland State Assessment (MSA). Students are scheduled to finish the math portion of the MSA on Wednesday. If school is canceled or delayed on Wednesday, students will finish the math portion of the test on Thursday, said Amani-Dove. Also, if…
Monday, March 4, 2013
Here are this week's top posts in Howard County.
Here are some highligths of this week's Local Voices from Patch sites in Howard County. If you have something on your mind and want to contribute to Patch, just go to the front page of this Patch site and click "Start a Blog" under the top stories. Have a question about blogging on Patch? Email Associate Regional Editor Lisa Rossi at lisa.rossi@patch.com Starting School Later does not have to cost more: A Howard County dad points out other jurisdictions that have later start times for schools. Support HB 1462 - A Maryland Task Force for Later School Start Times: Another reader, a cofounder of a national initiative on the subject, pushes statewide legislation to allow later school start times. HCGH Celebrates its 40th Anniversary This Year…
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