Tornado Warning Whirls Into Controversy: Patch PM

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Tornado Warning Creates Panic, Confusion At UMD

Campus police tweeted a tornado warning that spun into controversy.

Barnes & Noble Opening New Concept Store In Columbia

It has the feel of a "modern, contemporary bookstore," the VP of Barnes & Noble stores said. Take a look.

100 Best Public Elementary Schools In Maryland 2019 List

Howard County and Montgomery County schools ruled the top of the list.

Elementary School Issues Statement After Student's Death

The 10-year-old student died Monday in what is being investigated as a possible murder-suicide.

Goucher Poll: Marylanders Back Hogan, Obamacare; Reject Trump

About 56 percent of Marylanders consider state taxes "too high," while 41 percent say they're "about right."

Also Worth a Look Today

• Thirsty Burglar Breaks Into Same McDonald’s Hit By ‘Hamburglar’
• North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose PIKEtoberfest Returns In October
• Two Found Dead In Car In Silver Spring, Suicide Investigation Underway: Police
• Flooding Leads To Mudslide, Stuck Vehicle Near Perry Hall: Report
• Driver Reportedly Taking Pics In Dundalk, Police Investigating
• Empty Kayak Found Floating In Joppa
• Community-Driven Artspace Project Breaks Ground In Silver Spring
• Teen Missing Near Dulaney High School
• Missing Girl, 14, Last Seen In Germantown
• Gaithersburg Police Concerned For Missing Man's Safety

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• 'Great Gatsby' Lake Forest Estate Sells For $685K

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