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Support Local Artists And Charities By Shopping These 14 MD Gift Markets
The holidays are looming and shopping at local gift markets is the perfect way to support Maryland artists and charities.

Reporter covering Columbia and Ellicott City in Howard County, Maryland; Bowie in Prince George's County, Maryland; and Bel Air in Harford County. Veteran journalist who has won numerous awards over the years. Bachelor's degrees in journalism and graphic design, along with a master's degree in journalism. Can be reached at Kristin.Danley-Greiner@patch.com.
The holidays are looming and shopping at local gift markets is the perfect way to support Maryland artists and charities.

Drivers should plan for lane closures needed while crews work on state highways near Creswell and Benson.
An illegally owned alligator left without a home after its owner died now has a fresh start at the Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo.
A Glenn Dale man has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old woman driving on the Capital Beltway.
Greenbelt Police have arrested two teenage boys in connection to the Oct. 25 shooting that happened at the Greenway Shopping Center.
Prince George's County sheriff's deputies overseeing a home eviction in Laurel discovered a man had shot himself inside the house.
A raccoon tested positive for rabies Wednesday. It was found in the Jarrettsville area, Harford County Health Department officials said.
There are numerous resources available to residents during the government shutdown, including a wide variety of food pantries.
There are numerous resources available to residents during the government shutdown, including a wide variety of food pantries.
Prince George's leaders have opened two additional food pantries to help curb hunger during the federal government's ongoing shutdown.
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.
Drivers will need to find an alternate route when crews shut down a Harford County road Monday for a road project.
Donate blood Wednesday during the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services. Sign up online.
A Joppatowne retiree recently won $5K playing the Unlock the Cash Second Chance Promotion live game.
Unofficial election results show Paula S. Etting and Gavin O. Hanley as winning the two open seats on the Bel Air Board of Commissioners.
Six Flags in Bowie has officially shut down after 50 years of entertaining families across the DMV.
The Harford County Sheriff's Office teamed up with a TV series to track down suspects sexually exploiting minors.
The county has partnered with local area law schools and Maryland Legal Aid to host three free Veterans Legal Clinics.
A cop placed on administrative duty with Baltimore Police has been removed from the Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company volunteer roster.
A raccoon tested positive for rabies Friday. It was found in the Darlington area, Harford County Health Department officials said.