THE WEEK THAT WAS

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Storm hammers Harford

A storm walloped parts of Harford County with rain, hail and winds that the Weather Service verified came from a tornado.

Rape evidence is missing

In the latest incident of problems in the Police Department, key evidence is missing in the rape case against a city police officer.

Help sought for historic sites

A report on historic preservation is sparking calls for incentives to owners to save buildings from demolition in the city's business district.

Police chief resigns

Leonard D. Hamm became another victim of the city's rising homicide numbers when he resigned after 32 months in office.

Officials look at state tax

State officials are considering a change in Maryland income tax brackets to help close the gap in a projected budget shortfall.

General tapped by city schools

Baltimore native Bennie E. Williams, a retired Army general with a strong background in logistics, will be the new schools chief of staff.

County sued over housing

A developer and four others are suing Queen Anne's, contending that delays in a development violated federal fair-housing rules.

Campaign sign law rejected

A federal judge struck down Baltimore County's restrictions on campaign signs in yards, saying the law violated freedom of speech.

Bromwell reaches plea deal

Former state Sen. Thomas L. Bromwell Sr. has agreed to plead guilty to accepting payoffs in return for securing publicly funded contracts. The deal must still be accepted by the judge.

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