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December 21, 2018

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Police seeking father who allegedly directed 5-year-old daughter to steal package from Bel Air porch

Thursday, Dec 20

The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding the man who allegedly directed his daughter to steal a package off the porch of a Bel Air home late last month.

Cecil County expects unprecedented boost from Great Wolf Lodge

Ever since Hollywood Casino Perryville opened in 2010, officials in Cecil County envisioned the 150-acre parcel as an entertainment hub. Now, many believe such development will accelerate, thanks to a close to finalized deal to bring a Great Wolf Lodge to the site.

Harford teachers union president calls proposed teacher cuts 'a necessary evil'

The head of Harford’s teachers union, who has known since August the cuts announced Monday by Superintendent Sean Bulson could be coming, said the news is disheartening, but a “necessary evil.”

Harford Health Department to host open house for Homeless Persons Memorial Day

On the longest night of the year — Dec. 21 — communities around the country observe National Homeless Person’s Memorial Day in remembrance of those who have died too early as a result of their homelessness.

Flood watch in effect across Baltimore region Friday, with still more rain in forecast

Another round of heavy rain could produce more flooding Thursday night and Friday across Maryland. A flood watch is in effect across the Baltimore region from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. At least an inch or two of rain is forecast, with chances for 3-4 inches in some spots.

District Court judge allows topless ban in Ocean City to stand for now

A ruling protects an Ocean City ordinance that bans women from going topless in public during the length of an ongoing lawsuit challenging the ordinance.

'They’re moving so f------ slow': Maryland releases footage from Jordan McNair's final football practice

As an ambulance snaked its way through the University of Maryland’s campus, a police officer grew exasperated.

Mike Preston: John Harbaugh could be out even if Ravens make playoffs

It is the unwritten rule that almost everyone seems to accept as fact: If John Harbaugh’s Ravens do not make the playoffs, he will be fired as head coach. That might be true, but with a caveat: If the Ravens get into the playoffs and lose ugly in the first round, Harbaugh could be fired, too.