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August 30, 2018

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Three leases settled in Aberdeen, Perryman total 1.5 million square feet, 400 new full-time jobs

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Three new leases, totaling more than 1.5 million square feet of industrial/distribution space, with three companies in Harford County are expected to eventually add as many as 400 new full-time jobs.

Rain delays tiny house construction, spawns new project in Bel Air

While building Harford County's first tiny house, Craig Falanga noted the need for a different kind of small housing in Harford, and plans to build 13 to 15 apartments at the corner of Bond Street and Route 22 in downtown Bel Air.

For C.M. Wright's Haley Cummins, cross country is more than just a way to train for lacrosse

C. Milton Wright lacrosse star Haley Cummings has won the Upper Chesapeake Bay Athletic Conference, region and state cross country titles in each of her first two years.

Environmental groups allege Pennsylvania coal plant is sending toxic waste down the Susquehanna River

Environmental groups say toxic metals are leaching out of a Pennsylvania coal power plant's waste pits and into the Susquehanna River, in violation of the federal Clean Water Act. The Environmental Integrity Project and Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper say they plan to sue Talen Energy for polluting.

IronBirds pound the ball and Tri-City for 10-1 win

Propelled by big bats and the long ball, the Aberdeen IronBirds beat the Tri-City ValleyCats for a second straight night to earn another series win. Nick Horvath homered twice to highlight a 15-hit attack as the ‘Birds won easily, 10-1.

Five roster battles to watch as the Ravens prepare for Thursday's preseason finale

With the starters sitting and the plays simplified, NFL preseason finales derive their intrigue from battles for the last few spots on a 53-man roster. Here are five competitions to watch as the Ravens prepare to play the Washington Redskins.

Mike Miller joins chorus blasting Wallace Loh, University of Maryland athletics leadership

Thomas V. “Mike” Miller Jr., the president of the Maryland State Senate and a rabid supporter of the University of Maryland’s athletic program, says the athletic department has been “adrift” since the June 13 death of football player Jordan McNair.

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