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A rundown of the week's biggest headlines.

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John was born and raised just outside of Baltimore. He graduated in 2008 from Columbia University, where he served as editor in chief of the Columbia Daily Spectator. He then interned at Talking Points Memo and the Baltimore Examiner and was a contributing writer for Who Runs Gov. John joined Patch in February 2010, initially working as an editor in Southbury and Darien, Connecticut. He transferred to Maryland in November 2011, where he covered the towns of Riverdale Park and University Park. He was later named editor of College Park Patch and Laurel Patch.
A rundown of the week's biggest headlines.

A rundown of the week's biggest headlines.
The city has won the award six years in a row.
Some 800 miles of Maryland roadways will be threatened if sea levels rise 2 feet.
Some 800 miles of Maryland roadways will be threatened if sea levels rise 2 feet.
Drop by for fresh produce, gourmet fare, and more.
Recent obituaries from area funeral homes.
A few of the more unusual headlines from around Maryland.
A few of the more unusual headlines from around Maryland.
Natural Resources Defense Council ranked the state's waters 11th out of 30 for water safety.
Natural Resources Defense Council ranked the state's waters 11th out of 30 for water safety.
Maryland State Police are launching a new initiative this week to identify impaired drivers and reduce fatalities on the road.
Maryland State Police are launching a new initiative this week to identify impaired drivers and reduce fatalities on the road.
The town council voted 5-2 to appeal the preliminary plan of subdivision, a move that could cost the town upwards of $20,000.
This week's top headlines from Prince George's County's Patches.
This week's top headlines from Prince George's County's Patches.
A firefighter suffered minor burns in the incident.
Shabnam Ahmed enjoyed significant accomplishments but also challenges to her role.
Shabnam Ahmed enjoyed significant accomplishments but also challenges to her role.