Flash Flood Latest, New Maryland Laws, Top State Golf Courses: News Nearby

Patch has community sites across Maryland. Here are some of the top posts from the past 24 hours.

• New Maryland Laws Go Into Effect October 1, 2016
• Main Street to Close for ‘House of Cards’ Filming in Bel Air
• Two Maryland Golf Courses Make Golf Magazine's Top 100 List

Flash Flood Threat Moved Up, Tips to Prepare

Maryland and Virginia are in the path of what the National Weather Service now describes as a powerful storm system that could bring 6 inches of rain to many areas and a foot of rain in isolated cases. Forecasters are now urging residents to prepare for severe flooding.

A flash flood watch issued earlier for the area runs until 8 a.m. Friday. >>> Read more.

Parents Go Online to Protest Schools Lacking Air-Conditioning in Baltimore County

Many Baltimore County students are suffering in schools without air conditioning. Parents, concerned citizens and lawmakers have taken to social media to voice their concern. >>> Read more.

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• Dave & Buster's Hiring in October for New Silver Spring Venue
• 2nd Teen This Month Accidentally Kills Friend in PG County, Police Say
• Heroin Epidemic in Montgomery County Suburbs Focus of Cable Series

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• Montgomery County Announces Flu Vaccination Campaign

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