Pie Shop Closes Down + Marylander Falls Into Volcano: MD Top News

MARYLAND — A pie shop closed down, and a Marylander fell into a volcano. Plus, churches were hit with racially motivated graffiti and unrelated fires. Residents will honor a flood victim and a veteran who died in the Pearl Harbor attack. Storms also damaged much of Maryland on Tuesday.

Here are the talkers of the week:

Pie Shop Closes Anne Arundel County Location, Says COVID-19 Was Biggest Obstacle

A pie shop closed its Anne Arundel County location. The business opened in 2020 and said the pandemic was its greatest challenge.

Baltimore Man Falls Into Mount Vesuvius After Dropping Cell Phone

The 23-year-old man was at the volcano's summit trying to take a selfie when he lost his grip on the phone, according to reports.

Gambrills Church Vandalized With Racially Motivated Graffiti: Reports

Racially motivated graffiti defaced an Anne Arundel County church, officials said. Leaders condemned racism and planned a solidarity event.

Fires At Churches In Bethesda Lead To Arson Investigations

Three churches were damaged in Bethesda over the weekend, with fires set at two of them, according to Montgomery County fire officials.

Ellicott City Flood Victim To Be Honored With Memorial Tree

A tree will be planted in honor of Sgt. Eddison Hermond, who died in the 2018 Ellicott City floods while trying to save someone else.

Navy Sailor Who Died In Pearl Harbor Buried This Weekend In Anne Arundel

A Navy sailor who died in Pearl Harbor will be buried in Anne Arundel County. Officials identified him decades after the attack.

Power Outages, Downed Trees, Flooded Streets Reported After Storms

Widespread power outages, downed trees and flooded streets were reported after a storm hit the area Tuesday.

Storms Damage 30+ Homes, Displacing Families In Montgomery County

Tuesday's storms damaged upwards of 30 homes, displacing families. Trees reportedly fell on cars across Montgomery County.

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• 2-Alarm Fire At Copper Canyon Restaurant In Silver Spring

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