Coach Planned To Kill Parents, Steal Kids, Officials Say: PatchPM

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Former Walter Johnson HS Coach Accused In Murder, Kidnap Plot

"Although the facts of this case read like the script of a bad horror movie, the defendants' murderous plot was real..." U.S. Attorney Thomas T. Cullen said.

Fridays Are Dedicated To Frannie Who Seeks A Furever Home

This dog has been at the shelter in Anne Arundel County nearly 600 days.

Baltimore To Pilot Surveillance Plane Program: Commissioner

After public engagement sessions, the new program is set to take off in the spring.

White Marsh Shopping Venues Extend Hours, Require Youth Escorts

Two shopping centers are requiring supervision of teens around the holidays.

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• Annapolis Museum Closes To Construct New Exhibits
• PG County Police Officer Convicted Of 2nd Degree Sex Offense
• Here's How Maryland DUI Rates Rank Nationally
• Free Lyft Rides Offered In Montgomery, PG Counties For Holidays
• Towson Fire & Ice Night 2019: Ice Sculptures, Fire Pits, Festive Windows
• MD Weekend Events: Festival Of Lights, Holiday Market, DJ Pauly D
• Duck Drop 2019: New Year's Duck To Ring In 2020 In Havre de Grace
• Holiday Bucks Program Encourages Shopping In Old Ellicott City
• Free Coffee At MD Sheetz Stores On Christmas, New Year's
• Holiday Light Display In Severn Orchestrated By 18-Year-Old

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• Wisconsin Teen Faces Life For Killing Man She Says Trafficked Her

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