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Bay Bridge Weekend Delays, Top Md. Baby Names, Massive Marijuana Grow Bust: News Nearby
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- Delays on Bay Bridge Likely As Traffic Heads to NASCAR Race
- 8 Hurt, 2 Critically Injured in Crain Highway Crash
- Freddie Gray Detainment Questioned in Officer Nero Trial
Most Popular Baby Names In Maryland
In a few years, expect a lot of Noahs and Olivias in kindergarten classes across Maryland.
Those were the top baby names in the state in 2015, according to new information released by the Social Security Administration. This is the second year Noah is in the top spot. It replaced Liam, which has fallen down to seventh in 2015. >>> Read more.
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Hundreds of Marijuana Plants Found in Newly Sold Home: Police
Police said the largest marijuana grow operation in Howard County was found this week.
Hundreds of marijuana plants were found in the home in the 14300 block of Triadelphia Road where Fowler and Sims had been renters and police said they had been running a large-scale drug manufacturing operation.
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The home had recently been sold at an auction, and officials began investigating after the new owner stopped by and found an unknown van in the driveway. >>> Read more.
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