Racist Hackers | More Store Closings | Weed Sales Light Up: MD News

MARYLAND — On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from all across Maryland. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest and quirkiest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Recreational Marijuana Has Business Booming At MD Dispensaries

With recreational cannabis now legal in Maryland, business is booming at dispensaries. Here's how much the industry is making.

Racist Message On Construction Sign Caused By Hacker: Police

Police said an electronic sign in a construction zone was hacked to display racist messages. A $10K reward is offered for information.

Another Major Retailer Closing MD Store

Buy Buy Baby's lender determined it could recover more of its losses by going ahead with liquidation sales, reports said.

Random Harvest Closes Furniture Store In Maryland: Report

Random Harvest, a furniture store chain, closed one Maryland store.

Lidl To Closing 2 Maryland Stores

A spokesperson for the discount grocery chain confirmed the company will close two Maryland locations in the coming days.

Rare Dinosaur Fossils Found In MD Are 115 Million Years Old

The first dinosaur bone bed to be found in Maryland since 1887 has been unearthed. The rare find is about 115 million years old.

Country Singer From MD Returns Home For Show At Merriweather Post

A Maryland country singer performed at Merriweather Post Pavilion. He got his start singing the National Anthem at an Arundel football game.

Brewery Moving From MD To VA, Opening Military Tribute Taproom

A military tribute brewery is leaving Maryland. Why? Virginia has the country's biggest Navy base.

$1M Donated To American Kidney Fund By MD Resident's Foundation

The foundation of Bethesda resident Robert Schattner, who died in 2017, has donated more than $1 million to the American Kidney Fund.

Skatepark Demolished, Property Owner Building Apartments

A DIY skatepark was demolished in Anne Arundel County. The park, illegally built on private property, may be replaced by apartments.

Bay Bridge Traffic: Nearby Ramps Temporarily Close To Ease Congestion

To ease Bay Bridge traffic, MD is temporarily closing some highway entry ramps near Annapolis. This will encourage drivers to say on U.S. Route 50.

Much Of MD Under Drought Watch, Residents Asked To Conserve Water

The Maryland Department of the Environment issued a watch this week for western and portions of central Maryland.

U.S. Capitol Police Officer Faces Child Pornography Possession Charges

A U.S. Capitol Police officer was arrested at his home in Maryland on Monday on charges of possession of child pornography, police said.

Pro Hockey Player From MD To Play Overseas After Winning Title With Hershey

Sam Anas, a professional ice hockey player who grew up in Maryland, has signed a contract to play in the KHL.

Kitten Tests Positive For Rabies: County Health Department

Anyone who may have come into contact with the kitten or whose pet came into contact is asked to call this county's health department.

Officer Charged In Physical Abuse Of His Baby: Official

A cop faces charges in connection to the abuse of his 2-month-old baby, according to court documents.

More Top Headlines

• Driver Charged In I-695 Crash That Killed 6 Released On Home Detention
• Teen Accused Of Pulling Gun Before Baltimore Mass Shooting Denied Bond
• Maryland Teen Killed On Vacation In Puerto Rico: Reports
• 2 Adults, 4 Juveniles Accused By MoCo Police Of Targeting 80 Stores
• Man Arrested Near Obama Home Entered MoCo School For Jan. 6 Film

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