Tornadoes Shake State + Bar Closes Down After 9 Years: MD Top News

MARYLAND — Two tornadoes rolled through Maryland. A bar and restaurant closed its doors. And a woman died after a hit-and-run boat crash. Other major stories included relaxed gun laws, child sex abuse and a Baltimore prosecutor in court.

Here are the talkers of the week:

Bowie Tornado Witness Says 'Thank God Nobody Was Hurt' When Tree Fell

John Dallas watched a tornado uproot a 50-foot tree and snap powerlines in his backyard. "Thank God nobody was hurt," the Bowie man said.

Anne Arundel Tornado Details Released After Twister Hits Harwood: NWS

After a tornado struck Anne Arundel County, the National Weather Service released details on the Harwood twister. Here's what we know.

Brickside Food & Drink Shuts Down After Almost A Decade In Business

After nine years in business, the owners of Brickside Food & Drink have closed the Bethesda bar and restaurant, according to a report.

Pasadena Woman Dies After Hit-And-Run Boat Crash On Magothy: Police

A Pasadena woman died after a hit-and-run boat crash on the Magothy River, police said. Officers are still looking for the suspect.

Hogan Eases Limits On Handgun Carry, Wear Permits In Maryland

Gov. Hogan has ordered authorities to disregard a section of MD law similar to a NY law on gun permits the U.S. Supreme Court struck down.

Man, 70, Charged With Sexually Abusing Minor In Early 1980s: Police

Police cited a 70-year-old Rockville man for sexually abusing an 11-year-old boy he was babysitting in the early 1980s.

Marilyn Mosby Can't Afford To Fully Fund Legal Defense, Judge Finds

As a result, a judge has approved Marilyn Mosby's request to have the court pay for "expert services" for her defense, records show.

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Police And Fire

• Columbia Man Fatally Shot In Prince George's, Reward Offered: Police
• Elkridge Man Charged With Murder In HoCo Hotel Stabbing Death: Police
• Fatal Crash Claims The Life Of 1 Man In Early Morning Hours In HoCo
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Missing

• Girl, 14, Missing From Silver Spring Since Saturday Morning: Police
• Man, 24, Missing From Rockville Area Since Thursday Night: Police
• Silver Spring Woman, 39, Missing For More Than A Week: Police

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