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Man Walking with Goat Stops in Bel Air

Have you seen a man with a goat walking the streets of Bel Air? Steve Wescott, 37, has spent years walking from Seattle, WA, to New York, NY, to raise money for Uzima Outreach, an orphanage in Nairobi, Kenya, for children of addicts.

Miles the Alpine goat is accompanying Wescott on his walk, and they are currently in Bel Air. >>> Read more.

Two Children's Bodies Identified in Silver Spring Apartment Explosion

Five people have now been identified who died when a natural gas leak caused a devastating explosion and fire at a Silver Spring apartment complex, Montgomery County Police said Tuesday, confirming the deaths of two children in the wreckage.

Investigators are still working to unravel what caused the Aug. 10 disaster at the Flower Branch Apartments, but say the explosion was caused by a gas leak in the meter room of the building. Leaking gas built up in the room until the explosion was sparked. Federal investigators will look at the gas transmission equipment for possible defects. >>> Read more.

Peak Atlantic Hurricane Season 2016 Is Here Maryland

• Breaking: Forecasters at NOAA say we could be in for a bumpy ride over the next eight weeks, with peak storm time near Labor Day.

Best and Worst States for Women’s Equality: Maryland's Ranking

• As women work to crack the glass ceiling, personal finance website WalletHub looks at where states shine and where they fall short.

Uber Boosts Minimum Fares in DC Region

• The ride sharing company has increased the base rate by $1 for short trips in the Washington, DC, area.

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