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Van Fisher

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Hi there, I'm Van Fisher, the editor for the Towson, Perry Hall, Owings Mills, and Havre de Grace Patches. I'm absolutely thrilled to be covering the Northern Maryland area - a place I have called home for the past two years. When I'm not at my desk, you can find me tubing down the Gunpowder River, watching a good movie or TV show, or savoring a Half-Cab beer from Big Truck Brewing Company. If you have any tips, news, or just want to say hello, feel free to drop me an email at van.fisher@patch.com. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Owings Mills Thu. Sep 14 2023

Owings Mills' Lawrence Lacks Sr. Dead At 88 Following Legal Battle Over Mother’s Pioneering HeLa Cells

His passing comes shortly after his family settled a legal dispute with a biotechnology firm over utilizing his mother's unique cells.

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Owings Mills' Lawrence Lacks Sr. Dead At 88 Following Legal Battle Over Mother’s Pioneering HeLa Cells

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Perry Hall Thu. Sep 14 2023

New MSEA Poll Reveals Nearly Half Of Maryland Educators Work Second Jobs, 90% Spend Their Own Money On Classroom Supplies

According to the Economic Policy Institute, Maryland teachers earn 20.3% less than professionals with similar educational attainment - around 80 cents on the dollar.

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New MSEA Poll Reveals Nearly Half Of Maryland Educators Work Second Jobs, 90% Spend Their Own Money On Classroom Supplies

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Owings Mills Thu. Sep 14 2023

Narrow Vote Seals The Fate of Campfield Early Learning Center: Closure Set For August 2026

About one-third of the 377 students attending Campfield have special needs, and over half come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, according to BCPS data.

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Narrow Vote Seals The Fate of Campfield Early Learning Center: Closure Set For August 2026

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Havre de Grace Thu. Sep 14 2023

Parents Express Concern Over Harford County's New School Library Review Committee

Superintendent Dr. Sean Bulson clarified that the group is not a "book review committee," rather a committee tasked with examining current book purchasing practices.

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Parents Express Concern Over Harford County's New School Library Review Committee

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Towson Thu. Sep 14 2023

Over Half A Million Attend 2023 Maryland State Fair Despite High Temperatures, Challenging Weather

One of the standout successes of this year's fair was the 4-H/FFA Youth Livestock Sale, which raised a record breaking $201,970.

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Over Half A Million Attend 2023 Maryland State Fair Despite High Temperatures, Challenging Weather

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Havre de Grace Thu. Sep 14 2023

Harford County Home Catches Fire: $500,000 In Damages And One Dog Believed Lost

The Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company deployed 46 firefighters and were able to bring the blaze under control within 30 minutes.

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Harford County Home Catches Fire: $500,000 In Damages And One Dog Believed Lost

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