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June 5, 2018

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Cuts loom in Harford school budget to erase $17.6M 'funding gap'

Tuesday, Jun 5

Harford County’s public school system faces a $17.6 million “funding gap” in next year’s operating budget and “painful” alternatives to plug it, including position reductions, school leaders were told Monday.

Harford Tech class president challenges 'Generation Z' stereotypes in graduation speech

More than 80 percent of the senior class of Harford Technical High School, numbering about 220, graduated with professional certifications in their “tech area,” or field of study, according to their class president.

Harford waves goodbye to Robert F. Kennedy, 50 years ago this week

Fifty years ago this week, thousands of Harford County residents lined up and watched in silence as the train carrying the body of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy passed through the county June 8 on its way to Washington, D.C.

Democrats running for Maryland governor stress differences in third televised debate

With time running out before the first votes are cast, seven Democrats hoping to be governor this week began stressing the differences among them.

Man mows Maryland strangers' lawns for free as part of 50-state mission

Rodney Smith Jr. began mowing lawns for veterans, disabled people, seniors and single mothers back in 2015 and, on Tuesday, he brought his service to the Baltimore area.

Alex Cobb delivers best start as Oriole to win series opener vs. Mets, 2-1

In his 10th start with the club, Alex Cobb finally showed himself to be the pitcher the Orioles signed him to be.

Justify draws the dreaded rail as he seeks Triple Crown in Belmont Stakes

The historically daunting task of winning a Triple Crown grew a little more difficult for Justify on Tuesday when he drew the far inside No. 1 post for Saturday’s Belmont Stakes. 

PHOTOS: Harford Technical High School 2018 graduation

Check out photos from Harford Tech's Class of 2018 graduation ceremony.