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On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from across Maryland. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.
Driver In Crash That Killed Vikings Rookie, Friends Enters Plea
The impaired driver in a crash that killed Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson and two others in Upper Marlboro has entered a plea.
Alligator Finds New Home After Owner Dies
An illegally owned alligator left without a home after its owner died now has a fresh start at the Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo.
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New Village Academy Resumes Plans To Open Charter School At Annapolis Mall
A charter school resumed its plans to open at the Annapolis Mall. The academy promises "high school done differently."
'Road Rage Homicide' Arrest Made: Police
A Glenn Dale man has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old woman driving on the Capital Beltway, police said.
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MD Airport Among 40 That Will See Flight Reductions
Flights will be cut because of air traffic controller shortages and the government shutdown. BWI Airport will see flight reductions.
Needles In Rockville Halloween Candy Were Placed By Child, Police Say
A report of sewing needles found inside packages of gummy bear candy received during Rockville trick-or-treating was a hoax, according to police.
Driver Stabbed After Laurel Crash, Other Driver Also Hospitalized: Police
A driver was stabbed after a crash in Laurel, police said. The other driver was also hurt in the altercation.
9 Arrested, Accused Of Wanting To Sexually Exploit Minors: Sheriff
The Harford County Sheriff's Office said it teamed up with a TV series to track down suspects accused of wanting to sexually exploit minors.
Trump Administration To Partially Pay SNAP Benefits: What It Means For MD
The administration had a Monday deadline to tell a federal judge whether it would resume SNAP funding to recipients in Maryland and nationwide.
Governor Directs $62M In State Funds To MD SNAP Recipients
The order came after two judges ruled the federal government must use contingency funds to at least partially fund the food aid program.
2 New Food Pantries Open In Response To Government Shutdown
Prince George's leaders have opened two additional food pantries to help curb hunger during the federal government's ongoing shutdown.
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Man Who Shot Driver From Back Seat Sentenced To Prison
A 19-year-old who fired a fatal shot from the back seat of another man's car has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to prison.
O'Shea Concedes To Littmann In Annapolis Mayor's Race
An Annapolis mayoral candidate conceded. He congratulated his opponent, a hardware store owner who won 70% of the in-person vote.
Etting, Hanley Win Bel Air Town Commissioners Election 2025
Unofficial election results show Paula S. Etting and Gavin O. Hanley as winning the two open seats on the Bel Air Board of Commissioners.
Updated Annapolis Election Results: Huntley Leads Krieck In Close Ward 1 Race
More Annapolis election results were released. One candidate pulled ahead in a close city council race previously separated by 10 votes.
More Top Headlines
- Rabid Raccoon Discovered In Jarrettsville
- Rabid Raccoon Discovered In Darlington
- 3 Teens Charged In Series Of Shootings In Montgomery County
- 5 Arrested After Hundreds Of Kids Cause Chaos In DC's Navy Yard Neighborhood
- Woman Accidentally Shot By Teenage Neighbor: Police
- $30K Damage Reported In Elkton Townhouse Fire
- Resident Burned Trying To Put Out Rising Sun House Fire
- Sanctuary Label Dropped As Baltimore County Works With ICE
- Body Pulled From Inner Harbor, Investigation Underway: Police
- Man Stabbed Near High Point High School, Building Sent Into Lockdown
- Fire Ignites Inside Chimney, Spreads To Home
- 5 Pedestrians Injured After Crash In Downtown Baltimore: Police
- Firefighter, 2 People Injured In Oxon Hill House Fire
- Jarrettsville Fire Company Removes Cop From Volunteer Roster
- Police Shoot Man Armed With BB Gun In Nottingham: Authorities
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