Wandering Toddler, Child Falls From Window, Drownings, Drones Over Maryland: MD Top News

6-year-old Falls from Bedroom Window in Arnold

A young girl fell from her window and ended up hospitalized in serious condition, police said. Read more on Broadneck Patch.

Bradley Manning Supporters React to Verdict

Former Army intelligence worker Bradley Manning was acquitted on charges that he aided the enemy but was convicted of numerous other crimes and could still face a lengthy prison sentence. See how his supporters reacted outside the gates of Fort Meade in Maryland. Read More in Odenton-Severn Patch.

Suspects Commit Smash and Grabs in Broad Daylight

A patch employee watched as a man walked down a row of cars at Centennial Park in Howard County, smashed in windows and stole items. Read more on Ellicott City Patch.

Edgewater Mom Officially Named an Ironman

On Sunday evening, after more than 12 hours, a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run—Edgewater mom Rachelle Synoracki crossed the finish line in Lake Placid, NY and heard the words she had been waiting for: “Rachelle Synoracki, you are an Ironman.” Read more on Edgewater-Davidsonville Patch.

Bethesda Doctor to Pay $17M for False Health Care Claims

Bethesda resident Dr. Ishtiaq A. Malik has been ordered to pay more than $17 million for submitting false or fraudulent claims to state and federal health programs. Read more on Bethesda-Chevy Chase Patch.

Takoma Park's Raskin May Become First Female Treasury Deputy

Sarah Bloom Raskin, of Takoma Park, could become the first woman to serve as deputy secretary of the U.S. Treasury, after President Barack Obama said Wednesday he plans to nominate her to the post, Bloomberg reported. Read more on Takoma Park Patch.

UMBC To Build $85M Athletic Facility, President Says

Ground-breaking for a new arena could come in 2015, with the grand opening about two years later, UMBC officials said recently.

Is Poverty to Blame for MSA Score Gaps in Prince George's?

County officials see poverty as culprit behind geographic disparities in recent standardized tests. Read more on Hyattsville Patch.

2 Children Hospitalized Following Pit Bull Attack

The dog's owner, Drew Byron, has been arrested and is facing charges related to the incident. Read more on Upper Marlboro Patch.

10 Years Later: Merriweather Thrives After Nearly Shutting Down

Merriweather Post Pavilion was recently named the best outdoor amphitheater on the East coast by Rolling Stone Magazine, but only ten years ago Howard County officials had considered shutting down the concert venue for good. Read more on Columbia Patch.

NOAA Contractor May Lay Off 106 in College Park, Silver Spring

A contractor which provides security services for the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration's facilities in College Park and Silver Spring may lay off 106 workers this fall. Read more on College Park Patch.

Towson University Names Athletic Director

The new hire takes over for former director Mike Waddell, who left the university following controversial cuts to the athletics program. Read more on Towson Patch.

OSHA Alleges Safety Violations at Proving Ground Super Pond

Federal regulators site serious violations at the Aberdeen Proving Ground facility where two Navy divers and a civilian technician have died this year. Read more on Aberdeen Patch.

Customers Hop Into Dundalk's sweetFrog on Opening Day

The frozen yogurt shop on Wise Avenue opened for business Thursday.

Former Seagram's Property Fire Remains Under Investigation

The fire that significantly damaged a four-story building on the former Seagram's Distillery campus in Dundalk remains under investigation, according to Baltimore County Police Department officials.

Intruder Killed in Essex Home Invasion is Identified

Police identified the intruder who was killed after he forced his way into the home of a man he intended to rob. The resident of the home struck the man in the head with a blunt object, killing him. he did so after being shot several times by the intruder.

Family of Wandering Toddler Thank Police, Off-Duty Firefighter

A three-year-old was reunited with his family after he was found walking down a street in Linthicum at 3:45 a.m. Read more on Glen Burnie Patch.

Should Carroll County be Part of a New State?

A new initiative aims to create a new state made up of Maryland's five Western counties, including Carroll. Read more on Westminster Patch.