Wegmans, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's: Which is America's No. 1 Grocery Store? | Patch PM

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Walmart, Giant, Wegmans, Whole Foods: America's No. 1 Grocery Store Is?

According to the Daily Meal, Whole Foods Market is No. 1 with consumers. While its higher prices have earned it the nickname "Whole Paycheck," the company is launching 365 lower-priced versions of its store nationwide. California-based Trader Joe's is runner-up for its wide range of reasonably priced products. >>> See more store rankings.

Asian Americans Targeted in Burglary Spree: Police

The Howard County Police Department has issued a warning in particular to Asian American residents after a rash of burglaries was reported in the region. >>> Read more.

Patch Weekend Movie Guide: 'The Space Between Us,' 'Rings,' 'The Comedian'

A kid born on Mars, a horror flick comeback and De Niro as a dwindling comedian. Here are this week's new movies, plus two Netflix picks. >>> Read more.

Pedestrian Killed by Trash Truck at Silver Spring School

• A man using a walker to cross a parking lot at a Silver Spring elementary school was hit and killed by a trash truck, police say.

PE Teacher at Catholic School Charged with Sex Offenses: Police

• A teacher at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School is accused of inappropriate conversations and touching involving student, police report.

Target To Hold Job Fair For New Bethesda Store

• Target will hold a jobs fair in February for the new store in Bethesda that is set to open in April. Pre-apply for jobs now.

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