Rare 'Superbug' In Maryland Sparks Health Concerns | Patch PM

There was plenty of news across Maryland on Monday. 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.

Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Mosque Assault: Police

A Clarksburg man already facing a murder charge in connection with a hit-and-run in Virginia has been linked to two acts of vandalism at mosques in Montgomery County.

Baltimore Council Calls On Mayor To Resign

In the wake of controversy over Mayor Catherine Pugh netting hundreds of thousands of dollars in book deals from health-care companies that do business with the government, the Baltimore City Council has unanimously called for her to resign over the weekend.

'Superbug' Threat To Maryland Confirmed, CDC Warns

A drug-resistant fungus infection called "a serious global health threat" by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been confirmed in Maryland. The cases of "Candida auris," a serious and sometimes fatal fungal infection, have been identified in 12 states.

Murder Trial In Tunnel Case Set To Begin

Jury selection is under way in the murder trial of millionaire Daniel Beckwitt, 27, who was charged in the September 2017 death of a man hired by Beckwitt to dig an elaborate network of tunnels under his home over fears of a bombing.

Measles Case Confirmed, Baltimore County Exposure Possible

Maryland health officials say a case of measles has been confirmed in Baltimore County, and a Pikesville location may have exposed people to the highly contagious, and sometimes fatal, disease.

Also Worth A Look Today

• Federal Disaster Loans Available For BalCo Flood Victims
• Clergyman, Capital Shooting Widows To Lead Gun Violence Task Force
• Man Charged With Having Handgun At BWI Airport
• Nearly 300 Crumbling Bridges In Maryland, Report Lists
• Annapolis, Anne Arundel Condolences On Mike Busch's Death
• Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch Dies At 72
• Woman Pouring Gasoline Outside Bait Shop Sought: Officials
• Man Critically Hurt Burning Leaves In Yard
• Don't Get Spoofed By Fake Cops: Bel Air Police
• Man Tries To Get Young Girl Into His Vehicle: Police

Across America

• Kirstjen Nielsen Resigns As Homeland Security Head
• Fatal Skydiving Accident In NJ: Reports
• Man Taunts Cops To Come And Get Him, And They Did
• 123rd Boston Marathon To Include 30,000 Runners
• Car Smashes Into Man Inside Culver City Gym: Video

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