Baltimore Moves On Rattiest Cities List: Patch PM

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Baltimore On Most Rat-Infested Cities List Again: Orkin

While Baltimore showed progress from last year, it still made the top 10 on Orkin's list of "Rattiest Cities."

Cop In PG County Charged With Rape, More Victims Possible: Chief

The officer is accused of raping a woman during a late night traffic stop, the police chief says.

First Flu Cases In Maryland Of Season Confirmed: Health Officials

The Maryland Department of Health urges people to get vaccinated ASAP.

Roosters Rescued From Roadside: Harford Sheriff

One animal control officer helped wrangle seven roosters with a little help, authorities reported.

'Polio-Like' Illnesses Under Investigation In Maryland: Report

The sudden onset of arm or leg weakness is one of the major symptoms.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Macy's Hiring Holiday Workers At Maryland Stores
• One Dead In Triple Shooting Near Penn-North
• AMC Issues Guidance For 'Halloween' Viewing
• Westminster Woman Indicted In Child Abuse Case
• Two Northwest High Students Hit By Car: Report
• Decorator Showhouse To Benefit Ellicott City Flood Relief
• Special Operations Crew Trains Near Bridge Over Patapsco River
• Which Maryland Yards Are Worth Driving By This Halloween?
• Costco Sets Owings Mills Grand Opening Date For October

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• Orionid Meteor Shower: You'll Want To See Them Before They Peak
• Ex-Falcon Charged With Sexually Assaulting 12-Year-Old Girl
• Duck Boat Owners Cite 1851 Law Limiting Legal Damages

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