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Purrfect Prom Pics Inspire Loners Everywhere

What do you do when you don’t have a date for prom? Hold a mock, dress-up session complete with professional photos of the guy and gal in tuxedo and bright, pink dress.

That’s what one Germantown teen did since he couldn’t take his BFF, Ruby the cat, to prom, jokes his big sister. Sam Steingard, 18, posed for prom photos with the family cat, Ruby. His father, Bryan Steingard, a professional photographer, shared the photos with Patch. >>> Read more.

Man Jumps Off White Marsh Crane with 2 GoPros: Police

An Oregon man was hospitalized after he jumped off a crane near White Marsh Mall, and his parachute failed to open, Baltimore County police reported. Police said the man was wearing a helmet with two GoPros attached when the injury occurred Monday night.

Police said that David Matthew Mazik, 33, of King City, Ore., worked at the construction site in White Marsh where he jumped from a 160-foot crane and injured himself. >>> Read more.

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Chesapeake Bay Earns Healthy 'C' Grade from Scientists

• Fewer pollutants are making their way into the waters of Chesapeake Bay, giving it the highest health score since 1992.

Ferret Owner Charged With 33 Counts of Animal Cruelty

• A Silver Spring woman was charged by Montgomery County Animal Services with 33 misdemeanors; 11 ferrets are ready for adoption.

Baltimore Ravens Under Scrutiny Over Practice Attire

• The Ravens face penalties if the NFL finds the team was in violation.

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