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Rock Radio Station Sold + Anti-Semitic Graffiti Reported: MD Top News

A Maryland rock radio station was sold to a Christian broadcasting company. Plus, police found anti-Semitic graffiti. Here's the top news.

Maryland rock radio station 103.1 FM WRNR was sold to Christian broadcasting company Peter & John Radio Fellowship, Eye On Annapolis reported. This picture shows a car radio tuned into WRNR on Monday. This was one of the state's top stories of the week.
Maryland rock radio station 103.1 FM WRNR was sold to Christian broadcasting company Peter & John Radio Fellowship, Eye On Annapolis reported. This picture shows a car radio tuned into WRNR on Monday. This was one of the state's top stories of the week. (Jacob Baumgart/Patch)

MARYLAND — A popular rock radio station was recently sold to a Christian broadcaster. In crime news, police investigated anti-semitic graffiti in Maryland and five minors who were shot in separate cases.

A school changed the name of its father-daughter dance after parents said the moniker wasn't inclusive, while a mission trip to South Africa inspired its attendees. Other top articles covered a new stadium lease for the Bowie Baysox and a Google lawsuit settlement.

Here are the biggest stories of the week:

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MD Rock Radio Station Sold To Christian Broadcasting Company: Report

A rock radio station in Anne Arundel County was recently sold to a Christian broadcasting company for $1.5 million, a report said.

Anti-Semitic Graffiti In Denounced By County Officials

Police are investigating anti-Semitic graffiti that was found along the Bethesda Trolley Trail in Montgomery County on Monday morning.

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Boy Gunned Down While Raking Leaves Dies

Jayz Agnew, 13, was shot in the head while doing yard work in the front yard of his Temple Hills home last week.

Teen Girl Shot In The Head, 2 Teenage Boys Wounded: Police

Three teens were shot at an apartment complex in Aberdeen Wednesday night. Police are searching for the suspect or suspects.

9-Year-Old Shot By Bullet That Entered Home: Police

A 9-year-old was shot by a bullet that entered a Glen Burnie home, police said. The child went to a hospital. Officers are investigating.

Father-Daughter Dance Changes Name To Be More Inclusive

Parents have spoken out about calling a father-daughter dance a different name to be more reflective of all students and their families.

Mission Trip Strengthens Bond Between Prince George's, Bafokeng Nation

A seven-day business mission trip to South Africa allows leaders to visit the county's sister city, the Bafokeng Nation.

Baysox Remain In Bowie With New 10-Year Lease At County Stadium

The Bowie Baysox have played at Prince George's Stadium since 1994. Officials recently approved a new 10-year lease for them to stay there.

$8.6 Million Payment To MD In Google Privacy Settlement

Maryland was part of a record $391.5 million settlement with Google over the company's user privacy practices. Here is the state's share.


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