Peaceful Protests, Carnival Canceled, Election Day: News Nearby

Here are some of the day's top stories on Maryland Patches:

Demonstrators In Germantown Protest Death Of George Floyd

Some Montgomery County cops took a knee before protesters.

Edgewood Rally Brings Peaceful Protest Following Floyd Murder

"As America is looking for a cure to the COVID, black America is looking for a cure for this racism," one organizer said.

Baltimore Police Officers Kneel During Monday’s Protests

Police took a knee outside Baltimore City Hall amid protests over the death of George Floyd.

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• Baltimore Protests Stop Traffic Monday On I-83

14 Arrested Amid Mostly Peaceful Protests: Baltimore Officials

"Baltimore showed the nation how to assemble to promote positive change," Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said.

• Woman Involved In Weekend Altercation With BPD Officers Arrested
• Fireworks Set Off In Crowd: State Police Activated In Baltimore

Demonstrators Take A Knee For 9 Minutes In Towson Protest

That was the amount of time a Minneapolis police officer knelt on George Floyd's neck.

Police Chief 'Saddened And Angered' Over George Floyd's Death

It is "not representative of our profession," Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones said.

Annapolis Pride Speaks Out About George Floyd, Racism

June marks 51 years since the Stonewall uprising and riots against state-sanctioned violence.

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