Parents Charged With Murder + Stores Closing + Senator Says Goodbye: MD Top News

MARYLAND — Maryland parents were charged with murder in their daughter's death. Officials are investigating four cases of sexual crimes against minors. And two chains are closing local stores.

A senator won't seek re-election, and potential successors are already lining up. Plus, Maryland was ranked a middle-tier state based on its health care, economy and education system.

Here are the biggest stories of the week:

Parents Charged With Murder In Daughter's Death Amid Squalor: Police

A Montgomery Village couple was charged with homicide and neglect in the death of their 17-year-old daughter with multiple sclerosis.

Teacher Accused Of Sex Offense Against Student In Anne Arundel County: Police

A teacher was arrested and accused of sexually touching a student in an Anne Arundel County school, police said.

Child Porn Charges Filed Against HoCo Man Who Works At UMD: Police

A Howard County resident who works at the University of Maryland has been arrested in connection to child pornography-related charges.

Fallston Man With Porn Showing Babies, Children Sentenced: Prosecutor

A Harford County man was found with pornographic images depicting babies, children and sexual abuse and has been sentenced.

Rape, Sexual Abuse Of Minor Charges Levied Against Silver Spring Man

Montgomery County Police believe a Silver Spring man facing rape and sexual assault charges may have assaulted additional victims.

Jenny Craig, With 8 MD Locations, Tells Workers It's Closing: Report

The Jenny Craig weight loss chain, with 8 locations in Maryland, reportedly told employees it will close its doors.

Tuesday Morning Closing Last 2 MD Stores, Sales Under Way

The last two Maryland locations of Tuesday Morning stores are closing. Going out of business sales have begun.

Democrat Ben Cardin Won't Seek Re-Election To Senate In 2024: Reports

Maryland Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin announced Monday that he does not plan to seek re-election in 2024.

Will Jawando, Montgomery Co. Councilman, To Seek Cardin's Senate Seat

The first Democrat to announce a bid for retiring Sen. Ben Cardin's seat is Will Jawando, a Montgomery County Council member.

Trone Becomes Second Democratic Candidate In MD's U.S. Senate Race

U.S. Rep. David Trone (D-6th) on Thursday became the second major Democratic candidate to join the race to replace U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin.

MD Ranks 22nd In New 'Best States' List From U.S. News: See Details

The annual U.S. News & World Report ranking evaluates each state's health care, economy, education system and more. See how Maryland fared.

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Animals

• Grieving Pet Owner From HoCo Warns Others About Online Animal Scams
• Rats Frolic Outside Food Lion's Trash Pile, Leaking Grease Dumpster
• Black Bear Sightings Reported In Some Rockville Neighborhoods: Police

Business

• 32-Bed Assisted Living Facility Proposed In Bel Air, Has Hurdles To Overcome
• Historic Tavern Building Sold To Naval Academy Graduates For Millions Of Dollars
• Gateway Business Park To Transform Into Premier Innovation District

Crime

• Judge Denies Adnan Syed's Request To Overturn Murder Conviction Ruling
• Killer Of Ex-Boss Sentenced In 2021 Murder At Victim's Bethesda Home
• Police Impersonation Suspect Returns To Hospital, Threatens To Shoot Security: Officials

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