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April 2, 2019

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Law firm representing man 'lawyering while black' getting complaints Harford 'not as welcoming to people of color'

Since Maryland Legal Aid lawyer Rashad James filed a complaint Tuesday with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office about discrimination by a deputy, the firm representing him has received additional calls about other incidents of discrimination in the county.

Abingdon man, 54, died in motorcycle crash Saturday about 2 miles from his home

An Abingdon man died in a motorcycle accident Saturday, Harford County Sheriff’s deputies said.

Sports tourism creates nearly $50 million annual economic impact in Harford County

Sports tourism in Harford County was the source of nearly a $50 million economic impact, and supported 650 jobs, each year over the last three years, primarily in three sports at three sites, according to a recent study.

Father and son, two dogs, escape house fire in Bel Air

A residential fire at East Broadway and North Shamrock Road in Bel Air caused about $75,000 in damages. No injuries were reported.

PHOTOS: Cinderella's Closet prom dresses

Aberdeen Lioness Club's Cinderella's Closet prom dress give-away Saturday at the Comfort Inn Suites in Aberdeen

Aberdeen boys begin division lacrosse play with shutout win

The Aberdeen boys lacrosse team opened UCBAC Susquehanna Division play Monday with an lopsided win over visiting Elkton. The Eagles, (1-0, 2-1) scored five goals in the first quarter and rolled from there, winning easily over the Elks (0-1, 0-1), 14-0.

Baltimore Mayor Pugh to take leave of absence in midst of 'Healthy Holly' book controversy

Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh will take a leave of absence, engulfed by a scandal over hundreds of thousands of dollars in payments for self-published “Healthy Holly” children’s books.

Orioles' David Hess pulled in seventh inning with no-hit bid intact in 6-5 win over Blue Jays

Orioles right-hander David Hess carried a no-hit bid into the seventh inning but was pulled presumably for pitch-count reasons by manager Brandon Hyde before he could finish the game in Toronto.