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Van Fisher

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I am the editor of the Towson, Perry Hall, Owings Mills, and Havre de Grace Patches. I graduated from the University of Montana in May, 2022 and am thrilled to be covering this northern Maryland area. I grew up in Annapolis and have lived in Baltimore County for several years. You can reach me at: van.fisher@patch.com

Towson Thu. May 25 2023

Baltimore County Council Approves $4.9 Billion Fiscal Year 2024 Budget

Baltimore County Council passes $4.9B FY 2024 budget, with small reduction to school system's administrative funds. Budget takes effect July 1.

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Baltimore County Council Approves $4.9 Billion Fiscal Year 2024 Budget

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Havre de Grace Thu. May 25 2023

Stafford Road Bridge At Susquehanna State Park Reopens

The bridge initially closed for repairs on September 6th, 2022. At 225 feet in length, the new Stafford Road crossing is the longest County-owned bridge.

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Stafford Road Bridge At Susquehanna State Park Reopens

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Havre de Grace Thu. May 25 2023

Harford County Gears Up For Memorial Day Tributes: A Variety Of Events To Honor And Remember The Armed Forces

Harford County prepares for Memorial Day with events honoring armed forces. From flag displays to parades, the community pays tribute.

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Harford County Gears Up For Memorial Day Tributes: A Variety Of Events To Honor And Remember The Armed Forces

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Perry Hall Thu. May 25 2023

Former Baltimore County Official Admits To Siphoning Nearly $130,000 In Campaign Funds

Baltimore County's William McCollum admits to stealing ~$130k from campaign funds. Pleads guilty to theft and perjury; sentencing set for July 31.

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Former Baltimore County Official Admits To Siphoning Nearly $130,000 In Campaign Funds

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Havre de Grace Thu. May 25 2023

Harford County School Board Approves Trial Of New Elementary Reading Program

Harford County School Board approves trial of new reading program. Benchmark Advance chosen amid controversy over current curriculum. Next meeting on June 5.

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Harford County School Board Approves Trial Of New Elementary Reading Program

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Towson Thu. May 25 2023

Baltimore County Announces Holiday Closures And Adjusted Trash Collection Schedule For Memorial Day

Baltimore County government offices, courts, libraries, and trash services will close on Memorial Day, May 29, with a shift in trash collection schedule for the week.

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Baltimore County Announces Holiday Closures And Adjusted Trash Collection Schedule For Memorial Day

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Perry Hall Thu. May 25 2023

Baltimore County Police Arrest suspect For The 2018 Murder Of A Former College Basketball Player

Baltimore County police arrest Kenneth Davis, 32, for the 2018 murder of ex-Morgan State University basketball player, Tracey Carrington.

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Baltimore County Police Arrest suspect For The 2018 Murder Of A Former College Basketball Player

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