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'Zombie' on PCP Cited After Grabbing Girl on School Grounds: Police

A Landover man whom police describe as acting like a zombie, possibly while high on PCP, faces several charges after grabbing a girl on the grounds of a Rockville school last week.

The man allegedly grabbed a 13-year-old girl and gave her a bear-hug." The school worker got the girl away from Hicks and demanded that he leave. >>> Read more.

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'American Pickers' Coming to Maryland: How to Get on the Show

Hoarders — er collectors — rejoice. The History Channel’s documentary series “American Pickers” wants to see and film your treasures throughout Maryland in July.

Show hosts Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz will dig through barns, storage sheds, and houses across Maryland for hidden gems and vintage items that may have been given up as junk, according to an announcement by the show's producers. >>> Read more.

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Black Bear Dines Out at FDA Campus

  • A young black bear that has been seen around Montgomery and adjacent counties had lunch at the FDA campus in Silver Spring Wednesday.

Columbia Ranks Among 'Best Cities in America' on 2016 List

  • Good news! Columbia ranked among the best cities to live in of more than 200 cities in America, according to Niche.com.

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