Pedestrian Hit, Sailor's Award, 1st Winter Forecast: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Maryland on Friday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

• County Officials Advise Residents To Prepare Now For Emergencies
• Farmers' Almanac: 'Frosty And Wet' Maryland Winter Forecast
• Van Strikes Elderly Pedestrian, Leaves Scene: PGPD

Labor Day 2019: Worst Travel Times For Bay Bridge, MD Highways

The Maryland Transportation Authority says more than 2.4 million drivers are likely to travel using its facilities over the Labor Day 2019 holiday weekend. So, it's crucial to know which times to avoid hitting the roads on Labor Day weekend.

• Find Cheapest Gas In Montgomery For Labor Day Weekend Travel

Minimize Pain At TSA Security Checkpoints For BWI, Dulles, Reagan

A record-setting amount of air passengers have passed through airport security checkpoints nationwide this summer, and federal officials have some tips to help Labor Day weekend fliers make it through screening lines at Dulles, Reagan National and BWI Airports.

Man Tries To Sexually Assault Lost Deaf Woman: Report

Police are investigating after a man tried to sexually assault a lost deaf woman earlier this month, according to a report.

Running Red Lights Caused 147 Deaths In Maryland

With a big travel weekend ahead for Labor Day, AAA Mid-Atlantic warns people to pay close attention to traffic signals and stop running red lights. Out of the 50 states and District of Columbia, Maryland is 18th in terms of fatalities per capita from running lights.

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