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January 16, 2018

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Multi-faith group takes 'Journey to Peace' in honor of Dr. King at Harford synagogue

Monday, Jan 15

Three faiths in Harford County came together to try to find a path to creating peace among Americans, during annual Martin Luther King Day activities Sunday.

Fire guts Darlington chicken house Saturday

Investigators say a fire caused by a heat lamp falling into bedding extensively damaged a chicken house in the Darlington area early Saturday evening.

Firefighters battle two Harford apartment fires Friday

Fire companies responded to two apartment building fires that occurred within about 12 hours of each other Friday in southwestern Harford County.

Likely stadium management firm reaffirms commitment to Aberdeen, Ripkens

The City of Aberdeen is working through its bond counsel's concerns with the tax-free status of its bonds to build to stadium as it postponed a decision Thursday on the City Council's approval of an events management agreement with the Huntley Sports Group.

Aberdeen Police investigate non-fatal stabbing Sunday

Aberdeen city police say they are investigating the stabbing of a 19-year-old man that occurred Sunday on the city’s east side.

Democrats, unions launch push for statewide $15 minimum wage

Democrats, union leaders and immigrant advocates launched a campaign Monday to raise Maryland's minimum wage to $15 per hour. They started the campaign on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to mark the 50th anniversary of the civil rights icon's "Poor People's Campaign."

Medical marijuana compromise hits snags over timing, moratorium

Maryland state lawmakers, led by the Legislative Black Caucus, on Monday launched debate about how best to expand the state's new medical marijuana growing industry to include companies owned by African-Americans.

Necessary protections for Havre de Grace, Harford County [Editorial]

Proposed changes to the Havre de Grace zoning laws regarding Upper Chesapeake Health's new Bulle Rock Campus are both necessary for the protection of city residents and to ensure the health system operates with maximum flexibility as market conditions change.