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Maui Girl swimsuits, Sports Illustrated favorites, got their start in Maryland

By L'Oreal Thompson — Thu, 23 May 2013 07:44:00 EDT

Maryland native Debbie Kowalski Wilson's designs have been featured in the swimsuit issue nearly 50 times

You may not recognize Debbie Kowalski Wilson's name, but if you've opened a Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue in the past six years, chances are you've seen her work. Wilson, who is from Edgewood and now lives in Hawaii, has had her Maui Girl swimsuits featured in the popular edition of the magazine 48 times — and more than 200 times in the online version.

Construction documents to be stored electronically with Harford permits agency

AEGIS STAFF REPORT — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:33:22 EDT

The Harford County Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits, or DILP, working in cooperation with the Department of Information Systems, has made technology enhancements that will now allow DILP to migrate from traditional file storage to electronic storage of construction documents.

Harford hearing examiner rules in favor of Evergreen development; ruling appealed

BY DAVID ANDERSON, daanderson@baltsun.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:20:00 EDT

A planned 198-unit apartment complex, near the site of the proposed Walmart in Bel Air South, got a boost earlier this month when the county's zoning hearing examiner approved an adjustment of the zoning for the property.

Revisions sought for Harford residential development plans

BY DAVID ANDERSON, daanderson@baltsun.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:57:39 EDT

Developers must re-examine how they have designed areas of the proposed Enclave at Box Hill residential complex, designated for "active open space" uses, before Harford County planning officials will approve their site plans and construction can proceed.

More poverty in Baltimore's suburbs than in Baltimore

By Jamie Smith Hopkins , The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:21:34 EDT

New Brookings research shows sharp growth in suburban poor

More people live in poverty in Baltimore's suburbs than in the city itself, part of a nationwide shift that is challenging the largely urban assistance network built up over decades.

Former Harford Land Trust member receives Conservation Award

AEGIS STAFF REPORT — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:50:41 EDT

The Harford Land Trust honored former board member Mildred Krieder with its Conservation Award at its annual meeting held March 16 at the Bel Air Armory.

Harford Mutual Insurance donates $5,000 to Relay For Life

AEGIS STAFF REPORT — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:55:18 EDT

On May 2, Harford Mutual Insurance renewed its commitment to ending cancer by donating $5,000 to the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Central Harford County. Harford Mutual Insurance is a long-time supporter of Harford County Relay For Life and in addition to being a corporate sponsor, several employees participate in the Relay as a team. This year's Central Harford Relay will be held on Saturday, June 1 at Bel Air High School. More information on the Relay and Harford Mutual's support is available at http://www.relayforlife.org/CentralHarfordMD.

Klein Foundation donates $10,000 to Sheriff's Foundation

AEGIS STAFF REPORT — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:29:00 EDT

The Klein's ShopRite of Maryland Charitable Foundation has made a $10,000 donation to the Harford County Sheriff's Foundation, earmarked for funding the Sheriff's Office's Youth Services Division.

Grease catches fire in restaurant area at Wegmans

AEGIS STAFF REPORT — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:54:24 EDT

A fire was reported at the popular Wegmans grocery store in Abingdon late Sunday evening, causing a brief evacuation of the store by employees and customers.

Home Depot tells hot dog stands to relocate

By Julie Baughman, jbaughman@tribune.com — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:09:51 EDT

Home Depot is not the first place most people would go to grab a bite to eat.