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July 19, 2018

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State studying adding another I-95 interchange in Cecil County

Thursday, Jul 19

Preliminary studies are in the works that could eventually lead to building another Interstate 95 interchange in Cecil County to serve the growing business and industrial community between Perryville and North East.

Harford Sheriff's Office answers the call to lip sync challenge with 'Can't Stop the Feeling'

The wait is almost over for anyone following the law enforcement lip sync challenge on Facebook.

White Tiger Distillery comes home to Harford County

The White Tiger Distillery, founded by a Harford County resident nearly five years ago, recently opened a facility in Forest Hill.

Baltimore man linked to 27 overdoses pleads guilty to heroin distribution conspiracy

A Baltimore man linked to nine fatal drug overdoses has pleaded guilty to a heroin distribution conspiracy, according to federal officials. The Harford County Narcotics Task Force assisted with the investigation.

Harford files required bond in Gravel Hill rubblefill judgment appeal

Harford County government has complied with a judge’s order and secured a bond to continue its appeal of a $45.4 million court judgment in the lawsuit brought by the owner of the Gravel Hill rubble landfill property near Havre de Grace.

U.S. House again votes to restrict federal enforcement of Chesapeake Bay cleanup

For the second time in a year, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to restrict the federal government from penalizing states for missing pollution-reduction goals. The measure was again pushed by Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., who accuses the EPA of "hijacking states’ water quality strategies."

Maryland officials approve $60 million expansion at BWI Airport over Franchot's objections

Gov. Larry Hogan, Franchot and Treasurer Nancy Kopp, who make up the board, all voiced concerns about low-flying Southwest Airlines planes in new Federal Aviation Administration flight patterns that have irritated Marylanders who live beneath the paths of the planes.

Westminster man walked through TSA checkpoint at BWI with knife, no boarding pass

A Westminster man managed to walk through a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at BWI Marshall Airport with a knife in his waistband and no boarding pass on the night before the Fourth of July, authorities confirmed Thursday.