Drowning, Young Families and MARC Rail: Top Stories from September

Community Mourns Death of Potomac Drowning Victim

Mark Moore of Odenton was just shy of his 23th birthday when he went swimming in the Potomac River and got swept up by the current. Residents gathered for a candlelight vigil and remembered him as a kind friend who was excited about the pending birth of his first child. 

Three Arrested After Teen Reports Assault at Arundel Mills

An altercation at the mall resulted in the arrest of three teenagers, and three more are being sought by police. 

Fort Meade to Install Automated Entry, Warns of Delays

Just days before a man opened fired and killed 12 people at the Washington Navy Yard, Fort Meade was already making adjustments to its security procedures, including the ability for some DOD workers to pass through without checking in with a human guard. 

Study: Odenton a Top Pick for Young Families

NerdWallet said the town was the second-best place for young families, based on the income level and high rate of growth. Do you agree?

MARC Weekend Service Coming in December

Readers were elated to learn that there will be rail service to Washington and Baltimore on the MARC Penn line beginning Dec. 7.