Police Ramp Up Patrols For Holiday: Patch PM

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Increased Police Patrols Over Memorial Day Weekend In Maryland

Maryland State Police conducted 7,496 traffic stops during last year's Memorial Day weekend. Troopers will be looking for seat belt use, speeding and impairment.

Harriett Tubman $20 Bill Delayed While Trump Is President

Congressman Elijah Cummings called the delay "unacceptable."

E. Coli Tainted Beef Recall Hits Maryland, Grillers Nationwide

Federal health officials recalled more than 62,000 pounds of beef.

Tornado Confirmed In Columbia: National Weather Service

An EF-1 tornado hit Howard County Thursday, ripping up a roof and snapping trees.

Also Worth A Look Today

• MD Weekend Events: Kayak Tour, Brew At The Zoo, Summer Concert
• DUI Checkpoint Planned In Harford County: Sheriff
• Before/After Labor Day? Baltimore County Surveys Public On School Start Date
• 2nd Anne Arundel Resident In 2 Days Brings Loaded Gun To BWI: TSA

Across America

• Homeless Tennessee Teen Triumphs, Earns $3M In Scholarship Offers
• Missouri Bans Abortion After 8 Weeks
• 5 Things To Know About How Memorial Day Evolved
• First Town In US Requires Tampons In Public Bathrooms

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