Top MD News: Husband And Wife Spies, Rude Uber Riders, Face Masks

MARYLAND — Top news stories in Maryland from the past week included a prediction by Gov. Larry Hogan that the state Board of Education will soon end its mask mandate for schools as some counties drop mask requirements; a husband and wife in Annapolis pleaded guilty to attempting to sell government data to a foreign country; and Baltimore prosecutor Maryland Mosby's social media sites have done dark as she faces federal charges of perjury and making false mortgage applications.

Plus, Baltimore area Uber passengers are among some of the worst-behaved, a company survey of its drivers said; a police accountability board has been established in Howard County; Patch takes a look at reports of structurally deficient bridges in two counties; and more in our roundup of top news stories from Maryland's Patch sites this week.

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Here are some of this week's top headlines:

Marilyn Mosby's Social Media Accounts, Campaign Website Go Dark

Baltimore's top prosecutor, Marilyn Mosby, appears to have deleted or deactivated her Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts. A quick Google search shows her campaign website is offline as well; however, her Mosby 2021 Legal Defense Fund remains active. Mosby is facing federal charges of perjury and making false mortgage applications, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Suspects In Annapolis Espionage Case Plead Guilty: Report

An Annapolis husband and wife accused of espionage-related crimes have pleaded guilty last week in separate court proceedings, federal prosecutors said. Jonathan Toebbe, 43, pleaded guilty Feb. 14 to one count of conspiracy to communicate restricted data. On Feb. 18, his wife, Diana Toebbe, 46, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to communicate restricted data related to the design of nuclear-powered warships.

Uber Passengers In Baltimore Are Among The Worst Behaved: Survey

When it comes to manners, Uber riders in Baltimore apparently don't have a lot of them, according to a new survey by the ride-sharing company. The company concluded that Baltimore has the ninth worst-rated Uber riders in the country.

COVID-19 Updates

• Face Masks In MD Schools Likely To Be Optional Soon: Gov. Hogan
• Face Mask Mandate Dropped Inside HoCo Government Buildings
• Religious Exemption For Vaccine Now Permitted For MOCO Athletes
• Baltimore County To Lift Indoor Mask Mandate
• Mask Mandate To Be Lifted In Anne Arundel County Public Schools
• Anne Arundel COVID Vigil To Remember County's 1,000 Virus Deaths
• Anne Arundel To Lift Mask Mandate In County Government Buildings
• MD COVID ICU Cases Under 150, Hospitalizations Under 700: Hogan
• School Mask Mandate Decision Made By Anne Arundel County Board Of Education

More Top Stories:

• Child Sexual Abuse Charges Filed Against Former Music Teacher
• 'Operation Washout II' Results In 104 Baltimore-Area Arrests
• Police Accountability Board Established In Howard County
• Report Highlights Structurally Deficient Bridges In Anne Arundel
• Structurally Deficient Bridges In MOCO Listed In New Report
• Autistic Man Attacked, Beaten While Working At Catonsville Store
• Harford Country Flag Lowered For First Responder Wayne Fisher
• Baltimore Teacher Charged With Sexual Solicitation Of A Minor
• Man Shot, Drives Around With Dead Friend In Car: Police
• 7-Eleven Crash Caused No Injuries: 'It's A Miracle'
• Fry Guy Cuisine Offers American Food With Southern And Soul Twist
• $15K Reward Offered In 2009 Killing Of Towson University Student
• Child Injured In Shopping Center Shooting, Reward Offered: Police
• ALDI Brings New Grocery Store To Prince George's County
• Chevy Chase Crash Injuries Cause Woman's Death Months Later
• Man Wanted For Woman's Attempted Murder, Girl's Rape: BPD
• $129K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Havre de Grace
• MiRé Yoga Offers Online And Live Classes: MOCO Business Spotlight

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