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Maryland Rapper Young Dylan Returns to 'Ellen' Show Nov. 4

Young Dylan, a pint-sized 7-year-old Annapolis rapper who showcased his talent at a taping of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" in September, is showcasing his skills again on Friday's show. And he meets singer/actor Justin Timberlake and actress Gabrielle Union, who are also on the show. >>> Read more.

Baltimore Man to Pay $1M for Cutting Fire Hose During Riot

The man who cut a fire hose during the April 2015 riot in Baltimore was sentenced Thursday to pay restitution and serve probation time. Gregory Lee Butler Jr., aka "Greg Baly," 22, was ordered to pay $1 million in restitution and serve 250 hours of community service by U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz. >>> Read more.

2 Columbia Residents Charged in Trump Campaign Sign Destruction

• Sign owner confronted suspects of vandalism, argued with them and took their pictures, according to police.

Road Rage Arrest: Shotgun Pointed at Odenton Driver on BW Parkway

• A Severn man is charged with assault following a road rage encounter that began on BW Parkway and ended in Odenton, police say.

'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' Author Makes Big Splash at Fort Washington School

• Jeff Kinney was born and raised in Fort Washington, and returned to launch his latest book, "Double Down."

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