Pedestrian Struck, Final Victim Identified in Apartment Explosion, National Anthem Protest: News Nearby

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• Pedestrian in Critical Condition After Being Struck in Forest Heights
• Which Maryland Communities Have Chromium 6 In Their Water — And How Much?
• Final Victim Identified in Silver Spring Apartment Explosion

National Anthem Protest By Team in Montgomery County: Peaceful Protest or Disrespect?
A silent protest on race relations sparked by an NFL quarterback has spread to high school athletes in Montgomery County, where many of the players on the Watkins Mill High School football team have knelt during the playing of the National Anthem the past two weeks.

The actions by some of the Gaithersburg students prompted discussions last week at Damascus High School ahead of Friday’s game against Watkins Mill, school leaders said. >>> Read more.

Orioles Mom Goes Wild: Watch Reaction to Mancini's Home Run at Camden Yards

When Trey Mancini hit a home run on his first major league hit, no one was prouder than his mother. Cameras captured the moment during the Orioles-Red Sox game when she completely lost it as Mancini knocked one out of the park. >>> Read more.

• No AC in Baltimore County, City Schools Propts Civil Rights Investigation Request
• Group of Women Assault Victim With Baton, Mace: Police
• Students Chant N-Word on Montgomery County School Bus: Video
• Spirit Halloween Stores Open in Maryland
• Silver Diner Lands Investor for Aggressive Expansion
  

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