City schools have the distinction of a nearly 67% drop out rate. Ever wonder why there seems to be a never ending supply of street thugs around town? Now a school with the name of all names, Homeland Security Academy, apparently one of the most dangerous and frightening schools in the city is target by schools czar Alonso to be closed. The place is so bad the police don't even want to be there. "A partnership with the Police Department ended, and the Fire Department is in the process of pulling out." So says the article in the Baltimore Sun.
City Council Has Novel Idea To Encourage Small Business
As if there weren't enough laws on the books....City Councilman Bill Henry wants to charge already established city businesses extra money, and make them get a special license to be able to operate late at night. (See the full story) May we make a suggestion Councilman? Try vigorously enforcing all the laws we already have first. New regulations won't make things better, but enforcing existing law just may.
This is typical of a lawmaker. Bill Henry is a first year junior council member.
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