Tons Of Litter, Police Chase, Bay Bridge 3rd Span: Nearby News

Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Maryland Patches to talk about tonight:

• Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower Peak: Will MD Weather Allow Viewing?
• Nearly 100K Pounds Of Litter Picked Up In Prince George's
• Cinco de Mayo: 5 Things To Know Before Montgomery Co. Celebrates
• 2 State Police Cars Hit In Bel Air Amid 30-Mile Pursuit: Police

'Back To Normal By Memorial Day' Is MD Governor's Goal

While President Joseph Biden wants 70 percent of Americans to have had at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by Independence Day, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said he hopes to get there sooner. "We'll be way ahead of that," Hogan said Tuesday. "Some states may have difficulty. We will not."

• Ravens Plan For Full Capacity In 2021 Season

Comment Period Open For Proposed Bay Bridge 3rd Span Location

Residents have until Monday to file their opinion on the environmental impact statement for the ongoing Chesapeake Bay crossing study. The debate over whether to add another span to the Bay Bridge has been years in the making.

Tax Preparer Sentenced For Filing False MD Income Tax Returns

A Glen Burnie woman has been convicted of three counts of filing a false income tax return. Marsha Reed has been sentenced and is prohibited from acting as a tax preparer.

Special Donut Returns To Baltimore Dunkin' For The Preakness

The wildly popular black-eyed Susan donut available periodically at Dunkin' has returned to Baltimore-area Dunkin' stores in recognition of the Preakness Stakes. The special donut represents the middle jewel of the Triple Crown as Maryland's official state flower.

• White Marsh Greene Turtle Participating In Preakness Festivities

Arrested Officer Retires After Tax Evasion Allegations: Report

An officer retired from the Prince George's County Police Department less than a week after he was arrested on tax evasion charges.

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• Repeat Drunk Driver Gets Maximum Sentence In Anne Arundel: Report
• $707K To Help Health Ambassadors Push For COVID-19 Vaccinations
• County COVID-19 Cases Eclipse 70K, Positivity Rate Rises Slightly
• AACPS Will Vaccinate Interested Students, Staff In Their Schools

• Meteor Shower Peak: How To See It In Baltimore
• Liquor License For The Gourmet At Kenilworth Granted
• New Clothing Store Opens In Downtown Annapolis
• MCPS Shortens COVID-19 Quarantine Period For Students, Staff
• 100-Year-Old Dentzel Carousel Reopens At Glen Echo Park

Across America

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• CA's New Mask Mandate Is Tougher Than The CDC's: How They Differ