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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 Fri. Sep 15 2023

Six Baltimore County Schools Produce National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

top PSAT scorers in each state were selected for the national pool of more than 16,000 semifinalists, making up less than one percent of the nation's high school seniors.

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Six Baltimore County Schools Produce National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

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Havre de Grace Thu. Sep 14 2023

Fresh Flowers And Landscaping Enhance Havre De Grace's Gold Star Families Monument

Dedicated in 2018, the monument serves as a profound gathering place for community members to honor the supreme sacrifices made by their Gold Star Families.

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Fresh Flowers And Landscaping Enhance Havre De Grace's Gold Star Families Monument

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Towson Thu. Sep 14 2023

Former Towson Tiger Richie Palacios Makes Triumphant Return to Baltimore With Two Home Runs

Playing for the St. Louis Cardinals, Palacios hit two solo home runs, contributing to the Cardinals' 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.

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Former Towson Tiger Richie Palacios Makes Triumphant Return to Baltimore With Two Home Runs

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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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