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Extra Police Present As Kids Return To Joppatowne HS After Shooting
Joppatowne H.S.'s principal and a teacher explained in a video what the first day back to school would look like, including extra officers.

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Joppatowne H.S.'s principal and a teacher explained in a video what the first day back to school would look like, including extra officers.

A taxi cab driver from Prince George's, who hasn't been able to hit the road lately, won a timely $50K from a lotto ticket.
A national foundation has stepped forward to host a GoFundMe for 15-year-old Warren Grant who was fatally shot at Joppatowne High School.
An HCPSS elementary teacher has been named 1 of 3 national 2024 American Civic Education Teacher Award winners.
Improvements needed to be made at the Old Frederick Road Pump Station will start Monday and shouldn't affect traffic, planners say.
A Brandywine man has been sentenced in connection to the theft of 50 guns from a Virginia store. One of the resold guns was with a child.
Harford County has switched to encrypted communications channels in order to abide by the law, protect law enforcement and personal info.
Parents and guardians are asked to fill out an online survey about student use of personal tech devices in the classroom.
Rachel Morin's mom Patty testified Tuesday before the House Judiciary Committee about the impact an undocumented immigrant had on her life.
The annual Marching Band Showcase hosted by the Howard County Public School System will showcase a variety of HCPSS marching bands.
A Clinton motorcyclist died after his bike collided with an SUV in Cheverly, police say. Anyone with information is asked to call police.
A judge has denied bail for the teen suspect in the Joppatowne High School shooting of a classmate. The return to school has been delayed.
Lottery officials are looking for whoever bought a Bonus Match 5 ticket Aug. 28 in Laurel. The ticket is worth $50,000.
The 9/11 Freedom Walk starts at 10 a.m. Wednesday and will be followed by a prayer, moment of silence, special music and guest speakers.
In Prince George's, a remembrance service will be held at National Harbor from 5 to 8 p.m. with a concert by a U.S. Navy Band.
Weapons testing will be carried out this week at the Aberdeen Proving Ground. Anyone with concerns should call 410-278-4091.
The public can attend an upcoming meeting and learn more about two projects in Elkridge creating new sidewalks, a bike lane, turning lanes.
A boy reported being assaulted and robbed while selling shoes to other teens and a store employee was threatened by a shoplifter, HCPD said.
Another raccoon has tested positive for rabies in Harford County, according to the health department. This one was found in Whiteford.
One person was fatally shot in a laundromat Sunday and 2 others injured. A 17-year-old suspect led police on a car chase before his arrest.