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Train Collides With Car, 2 People Evaluated At The Scene
Two people were in a vehicle that was hit by a train early Tuesday morning in Bladensburg, officials say.

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Two people were in a vehicle that was hit by a train early Tuesday morning in Bladensburg, officials say.

An inclusive playground has opened at Harford Community College for children of all abilities.
A 39-year-old man was in the road in Lanham Friday night and fatally hit by a passing vehicle.
The Bel Air Volunteer Fire Dept. will be hosting a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and the Abingdon Fire Co. will hold the Santa Tour.
A GoFundMe has been set up for a Bel Air couple killed in a car crash in Delaware Friday.
Drivers should note when crews will be working on two projects along MD 24.
Nominations are being accepted now for Howard County's teacher of the tear and principal of the year awards.
Investigative genetic genealogy used by Prince George's Police and FBI has solved the 1998 homicide case of Sheryl Crandell.
The suspect wanted for the attempted 2nd-degree murder of a Harford Co. sheriff's deputy has been extradited to MD where he awaits trial.
Howard County will test its Historic Ellicott City Outdoor Tone Alert System and emergency crews will practice flash flooding responses.
An Ellicott City man faces distribution of child porn charges. He pleaded guilty in 2014 to possession and distribution of child porn.
A fire broke out shortly after noon Friday at a Joppa home. The state fire marshal has estimated loss at $50,000.
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A retired postman from Prince George's County recently claimed $100K he won playing Powerball this summer.
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High winds and challenging terrain made it difficult for firefighters to extinguish a blaze in the woods this week.
A new 76-unit apartment community has opened in Columbia to offer housing for low-income adults with disabilities, older adults and others.
The 5th Annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Market returns to downtown Columbia featuring live entertainment, prizes and more.
The Maryland Board of Education has reversed a book ban approved by Harford County Schools this past summer.