Race, Gender Tweet Ousts Teacher + Proud Boys Protest Drag Perfromance: MD Top News

MARYLAND — A teacher's tweet and a far-right protest caused controversy in Maryland. A small earthquake also shook the state. Business stories covered a new dispensary and a "streetery." One prosecutor dropped the charges in a high-profile case, and another prosecutor was accused of child abuse. A social security boost rounded out this week's top headlines.

Here are the biggest stories of the week:

Tweet About Black Moms Prompts Teacher's Removal From PGCPS Classroom

A Prince George's County Public Schools substitute teacher has been removed from the classroom after her tweet was flagged by parents.

Proud Boys Protest Drag Queen Story Hour At Montgomery County Park

Members of the far-right group Proud Boys showed up on Saturday at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton to protest an outdoor Drag Queen Story Hour.

Sykesville 2.0 Earthquake Felt In PA, NoVA; Confirmed By USGS

A 2.0 magnitude earthquake recorded Tuesday night near Sykesville was felt in Maryland, PA and VA, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

New Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opening In Anne Arundel County

A new medical marijuana dispensary is opening in Anne Arundel County. The business will sell edibles, vaporizers and pre-rolled products.

Reconfigured Bethesda 'Streetery' Part Of Compromise To Allow Cars

The "streetery" will provide street dining, while reopening two of the four roadway lanes on Woodmont Avenue in Bethesda to traffic.

'Serial' Star Adnan Syed's Charges Dropped By Prosecutors: Report

The decision came less than a month after a judge overturned Syed's conviction in the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee.

Felony Child Abuse Charge Against Anne Arundel Prosecutor: Report

An Anne Arundel County prosecutor was charged with felony child abuse, FOX45 News reported.

9% Social Security Raise Will Boost MD Recipients’ Checks

More than 800,000 Maryland residents will see a nearly 9 percent bump in Social Security benefits next year to offset rising inflation.

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Maryland Mourns Deaths

• Pasadena Teen Pleads Guilty To Murdering 5-Year-Old Half-Sister: Report
• MD Child Dies From COVID-19, Bivalent Booster Open To Kids 5 And Older
• Crownsville House Fire Claims 92-Year-Old Woman: Officials
• 62-Year-Old Hit, Killed By Driver: Prince George's Police

Crime

• Children Raped By Sex Offender Who Broke Into Homes: Prosecutor
• Teen Charged With Murder In Man's Shooting Death: Police
• 2nd School Threat Traced To Caller From Outside U.S.
• 7 Protesters Arrested For Blocking All Lanes Of Inner Loop/I-495

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