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March 27, 2019

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'Lawyering while black': Maryland Legal Aid attorney says Harford officer mistook him for suspect, detained him

Maryland Legal Aid attorney Rashad James claims an officer in the Harford County Sheriff’s Office was racially motivated when he mistook the lawyer for a suspect, detained him in the courthouse and questioned him. Harford Sheriff Jeffrey R. Gahler has said his office is investigating.

Family, friends say farewell to 7-year-old Tripp Johnson, who was killed in Harford County crash

St. Frances de Sales Church in Abingdon was full with mourners Tuesday morning to say farewell to 7-year-old Tripp Johnson, more than two weeks after he was killed in a 12-car crash on Route 24 in Harford County.

Mentoring program leader criticizes Harford BOE member for supporting Lisanti after use of racial slur

A black pastor took a member of the Harford County Board of Education to task Monday night for comments he made last month in support of Del. Mary Ann Lisanti after she used a racial slur.

Bel Air's Emma Kleinberg makes top 40 on 'American Idol,' heads to Hawaii for next round

Emma Kleinberg took a chance during Hollywood Week on “American Idol” and it paid off – she made the top 40.

J'Ville Grille in downtown Jarrettsville set to open April 5

The J'Ville Grille, owned by Daniel Santoro, is set to open to the public April 5, after a soft opening for family and friends on April 3 and 4.

Harford Sheriff: 1 injured as car hits house trying to avoid deer on Wheel Road

A driver who swerved to avoid hitting a deer crashed her vehicle into a house on East Wheel Road near Bel Air late Tuesday morning, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.

Public participation encouraged as land-use study is developed for Aberdeen's west side

Public workshops for a land-use study on areas west of I-95 in Aberdeen begin April 10.

Harford Tech knocks off C. Milton Wright in baseball

Harford Tech traveled to meet C. Milton Wright in an non-division battle among UCBAC teams. Tech junior pitcher Nate Reed threw three scoreless innings and the Cobras (2-0) scored nine times over four innings to beat the Mustangs (1-1), 9-3.