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1. Rabies Cases Prompt Nationwide Health Advisory: What That Means For MD (patch.com) — Bel Air–area residents are being urged to stay vigilant about rabies as Harford County rolls out a large-scale baiting program and tracks dozens of submitted animals for testing. Local and state health officials explain how raccoons drive most cases, outline legal vaccination requirements for pets, and detail what Harford County residents should do immediately after a bite or scratch.
2. Chelsea the office dog boosts spirits at Bel Air workplace (wbaltv.com) — A Bel Air financial firm has made its rescue dog Chelsea the unofficial "chief happiness officer," crediting her with easing anxiety and brightening workdays for staff and visitors alike. Adopted from Luna's House in Edgewood after a difficult shelter stay, the 12-year-old Lab mix now spends her days greeting clients, sitting in meetings, and offering a calming presence around the office.
3. Help Fill the House for domestic abuse survivors in Maryland. Here's what to bring. (wmar2news.com) — Bel Air residents can support domestic abuse survivors by dropping off new bedding, towels, kitchen items, toiletries, and children's essentials at the Weis on West MacPhail Road as part of House of Ruth Maryland's Fill the House drive. The main collection happens October 14 in Towson, but 16 Weis locations, including Bel Air, are already accepting donations to help families start over safely.
4. Rutledge Says Back River Plant Is 'An Epic Failure,' Presses Brown on Enforcement (mdbaynews.com) — From Bel Air, attorney general candidate Jim Rutledge is using Baltimore's troubled Back River wastewater plant and a massive Potomac River sewage spill to question incumbent Anthony Brown's environmental enforcement record. The article details the history of odor complaints, prior settlements, new lawsuits against DC Water, and proposed legislation, helping Harford County voters understand how this race could shape future infrastructure oversight.
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