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Snow day in Bel Air.
Snow day in Bel Air. (Photo by Jess Davidson)

There was plenty of news across Maryland on Thursday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

One Of Best Cities For Airbnb Investors

Travelers are increasingly springing for cozy vacation rentals rather than traditional hotels, and business is booming in many cities, including Baltimore. So it makes sense that a new report named Baltimore the 29th best city in the country to invest for Airbnb.

Accused Coast Guard Terrorist's Goal Of 'White Homeland' Held

A U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant accused of being a "domestic terrorist" with plans to murder a hit list of Democratic lawmakers and journalists was ordered to remain in detention, a federal judge ruled Thursday.

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NTSB Sets Hearing On Cause Of 2016 Deadly Apartment Explosions

The National Transportation Safety Board has scheduled a hearing to determine the cause of the 2016 natural gas explosion that killed seven people.

Third Of Marylanders Want Hogan To Run For President In 2020

Republican Gov. Larry Hogan is being urged by some in his party to challenge President Donald Trump in a 2020 primary, but most Marylanders don't support the idea.

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Howard County Executive Testifies For Flood Assistance Bill

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has testified in support of House Bill 428 (HB 428) which would authorize grants to subdivisions damaged by a flood. His recently announced flood mitigation and economic recovery plan for Ellicott City includes the need for additional flood control and watershed capital projects, as well as an emergency alert system.

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