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August 13, 2018

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More classrooms for students with autism remains top Harford schools priority

Friday, Aug 10

Placing additional classrooms tailored for students with autism in more schools continues to be the top capital budget priority of Harford County Public Schools.

Work to begin this fall on Ma & Pa Trail connection in downtown Bel Air

Ground is set to be broken this fall for the first part of the last section of the Ma & Pa Trail that will connect the end in downtown Bel Air with the end in Rock Spring, county officials said.

Independent Brewing Co. aims to tie into Ma & Pa Trail expansion with new patio

As work gets ready to begin on connecting the two ends of the Ma & Pa Trail, owners of Independent Brewing Company on Main Street are working on a new outdoor patio.

Maryland BBQ Bash in Bel Air kicks off with Kiss a Pig fundraiser

The winners of the annual "Kiss a Pig" fundraiser for local Boys & Girls Clubs are honored on opening night of the two-day Maryland BBQ Bash in Bel Air, which also hosted Gov. Larry Hogan.

First Saturday in May a municipal holiday in Havre de Grace - John O'Neill Day

The first Saturday in May became a “municipal holiday” Monday night, when the Havre de Grace City Council declared it John O’Neill Day.

Two girls lacrosse players from Harford named to U.S. under-19 training team

Five local girls lacrosse players were named to the training team for the U.S. Women’s Under-19 Team that will compete for the world championships next summer.

Maryland to launch external investigation into football program's coaching practices

The school already has hired a sports medicine consulting firm, Walters Inc., to investigate the protocols and procedures relating to the death of offensive lineman Jordan McNair.

Weeklong sales tax break starts for Maryland shoppers

Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week started Sunday, with the state allowing consumers to buy some goods, particularly clothing and shoes, without paying the state's 6 percent sales tax. It comes just in time for back-to-school shopping.