2 Businesses Closing Locations + Confederate Names Spark Debate: MD Top News

MARYLAND — Two businesses are closing locations. Plus, officials are considering changing Confederate names at a Maryland college.

In other education news, the stepdaughter of a fallen firefighter got a touching school send-off and families are still struggling with the bus driver shortage. Other top articles covered crime and mascot developments.

Here are the biggest stories of the week:

Amazon Will Close 2 MD Warehouses That Employ 350+, But Workers Can Transfer

Amazon will close two Maryland warehouses that employ 353 workers. The sites closing are in Hanover and Essex, but the workers can transfer.

Bed Bath & Beyond To Close 150 Stores; Are MD Locations Affected?

The home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond, which has 13 stores in Maryland, also said it will cut 20 percent of its staff through layoffs.

Confederate Names At Naval Academy Should Be Changed: Commission

Confederate building and road names at the Naval Academy should be changed, a commission told Congress.

Fallen Baltimore Firefighter's Child Gets Touching Send-Off To School

Firefighters gave the stepdaughter of fallen Baltimore firefighter Lt. Kelsey Sadler, the perfect send-off on the first day of school.

School Bus Driver Shortage Again Troubles Anne Arundel County Families

The bus driver shortage is again challenging Anne Arundel County families. Across the county, 50 buses lacked drivers as classes began.

DC Sniper Lee Boyd Malvo To Be Resentenced In MD Court: Reports

Malvo was 17 when he and John Allen Muhammad terrorized the Beltway area in a series of shootings, killing 10 people and wounding three.

MD Proud Boy Sentenced To 55 Months In Prison For Jan. 6 Riot

Joshua Pruitt nearly came face-to-face with Sen. Chuck Schumer after he and other pro-Trump supporters forced their way into the Capitol.

Ravens Mascot Poe 'Out For The Season' Due To Drumstick Injury

Baltimore Ravens Coach John Harbaugh said the team aims to find a replacement for their beloved mascot, Poe, which is on the injured list.

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Politics

• 1st Female Majority In Decades Likely On Montgomery County Council
• $1M Set Aside For Abortion Services In Montgomery County
• Pit Bull Ban Challenged In Court By Prince George's Dog Owners

Community Issues

• Baltimore Among America's Most Financially Stressed Cities: Study
• Help With Victim's Expenses, Find Suspect Involved In Woman's Death
• Bicycle Safety Fund Set Up In Honor Of Bethesda Woman Killed In Crash

Crime And Safety

• Mall Shooter Sought By Prince George's Police, Arrest Warrant Issued
• Father, Stepmother Arrested In 5-Year-Old's Death: Police
• Odenton Grandson Charged In Death Of Grandmother: Police
• Arrest Warrant Issued For Husband In Murder Of Wife: Police
• Teen Charged With Manslaughter In Fatal Shooting Of Girl, 17: Police

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