Clothing Ban, Bus Laws, Growing Companies: News Nearby

With the beginning of the academic year upon us, it is no surprise that schools were top of mind for Maryland Patch readers this week. One of our most-read stories was about the latest elementary school rankings compiled by Niche.com. Another covered a new ban on Redskins clothing at a private school.

An Irish restaurant closing, marching band's state song boycott, molotov cocktail thrown into a liquor store and other headlines also captured the attention of your neighbors. Take a look at some of the week's top stories on Maryland Patches:

New Ranking Of Maryland's Best Elementary Schools Released

Bel Air Teen Killed In Crash Near Churchville: Police

The Harp Restaurant Is Closing

Washington Redskins Apparel Banned At Bethesda School

Bus Driver Charged In I-95 Crash: Harford County State's Attorney

Mother Of Missing Hoggle Kids Wants Charges Dropped

Edgewood Man Charged With Murder After Shooting: Sheriff

Rosedale KKK Wizard Charged In Charlottesville Shooting: Report

2 Maryland Sailors Confirmed Dead In USS John McCain Collision

Maryland Has 6 Of America's Fastest-Growing Companies, Most Are Hiring

Ravens Extend Harbaugh's Contract As Head Coach

'Molotov Cocktail' Thrown In Liquor Store Seriously Injures Employee

6 Baltimore County Workers Helping With Harvey Disaster Response

'Danger Zone': Avoid $570 Fine, Safely Pass Stopped School Bus In Maryland

University Of Maryland Marching Band Takes State Song Off Playlist

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Father Figures To Participate In Prince George's County Back To School Walk

3 Maryland Restaurants Among 100 'Most Scenic' In America: Open Table

Kayaker In Distress Rescued In 7 Minutes On Susquehanna River

Maryland Seafood Festival 2017: Dates, Fireworks, Tickets, Schedule Of Events

Upper Marlboro Man Stabs His Lover's Friend, Sentenced To Prison

Psychedelic Mushrooms Seized In Bel Air Traffic Stop: Police

Creepy Clowns Making A Comeback In Maryland?

'Best-Dressed Burglar' Identified: Baltimore County Police

Gambrills House Fire Causes $900K Damage, One Hurt

2 People Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash In Prince George's County

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