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Van Fisher

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I am the editor of the Towson, Perry Hall, Owings Mills, and Havre de Grace Patches. I graduated from the University of Montana in May, 2022 and am thrilled to be covering this northern Maryland area. I grew up in Annapolis and have lived in Baltimore County for several years. You can reach me at: van.fisher@patch.com

Havre de Grace Mon. Mar 13 2023

Havre De Grace Receives Federal Funding For Public Housing Projects

The funding is a part of the $34.8 million in public housing funds provided by the DHCD’s Public Housing Capital Fund Formula Grant Awards.

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Havre De Grace Receives Federal Funding For Public Housing Projects

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Havre de Grace Mon. Mar 13 2023

APG Weapons Testing Schedule For The Week Of March 13

According to APG leadership, the testing is not hazardous to residents in surrounding communities.

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APG Weapons Testing Schedule For The Week Of March 13

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Towson Mon. Mar 13 2023

Towson Basketball Season Is Not Quite Over

The season may have ended for Towson's men's basketball team, but there is still hope for a title to come to tiger town.

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Towson Basketball Season Is Not Quite Over

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Owings Mills Mon. Mar 13 2023

Owings Mills Daycare Owner Who Shot Her Husband Details Her Perspective During Interview With WUSA

Weems is speaking out for the first time since a D.C. judge suddenly sentenced her to four years in jail.

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Owings Mills Daycare Owner Who Shot Her Husband Details Her Perspective During Interview With WUSA

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Owings Mills Mon. Mar 13 2023

Court Documents Reveal Circumstances Behind Owings Mills Kidnapping, Carjacking

Charging documents state, "The suspect located an M&T Bank card and demanded the victim withdraw $1,000 from that account.

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Court Documents Reveal Circumstances Behind Owings Mills Kidnapping, Carjacking

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Havre de Grace Sun. Mar 12 2023

Havre De Grace Schools Show Slight Improvement In 2021-2022 MSDE Report Card

Havre de Grace Elementary ranked in the top 52% of state-wide elementary schools, and HdG High sits at the state average 50th percentile.

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Havre De Grace Schools Show Slight Improvement In 2021-2022 MSDE Report Card

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Owings Mills Sun. Mar 12 2023

Two-Alarm Fire Destroys Owings Mills Townhouses, Red Cross Assisting

According to officials, firefighters responded to the 9400 block of Manor Forge Way around 12:42 a.m. on Saturday.

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Two-Alarm Fire Destroys Owings Mills Townhouses, Red Cross Assisting

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Havre de Grace Fri. Mar 10 2023

Rite Aid Found Not Liable For 2018 Mass Shooting At Aberdeen Warehouse

The court ruled that Rite Aid could not have reasonably foreseen the tragedy and therefore was not liable for the inadequate security at the warehouse.

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Rite Aid Found Not Liable For 2018 Mass Shooting At Aberdeen Warehouse

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Towson Fri. Mar 10 2023

Youth At Baltimore County Detention Center Face Harrowing Conditions: Report

The letter describes youths held in solitary confinement for 23 hours a day, cells flooded with "contaminated toilet water," and rat infestations.

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Youth At Baltimore County Detention Center Face Harrowing Conditions: Report

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Towson Thu. Mar 9 2023

Baltimore County Schools See Decline In Graduation Rates, Increase In Dropouts

he BCPS five-year graduation rate was 87.6 percent—down 1.7 percentage points from the previous year and 1.4 percentage points lower than the state rate (89.0 percent).

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Baltimore County Schools See Decline In Graduation Rates, Increase In Dropouts

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