$1M Shot Prize, Old Bay Door, Kohl's For Sale, Best Schools: MD News

MARYLAND — Top news stories this week in Maryland included word that a rival retail chain may buy all the Kohl's stores in the country; antisemitic incidents in the state hit a record high last year; a beach that historically served Black residents when they couldn't go to other resorts will be preserved; and two state troopers were hit when a driver struck their cars.

Plus, a man has filed a $500,000 lawsuit against a police department for illegal arrest; a man returned from vacation to find someone had painted his door was painted like an Old Bay spice can; a mother has been sentenced in her baby's death; President Joe Biden will speak at the U.S. Naval Academy graduation; 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 news headlines:

MD Kohl's Stores May Be Sold To Competitor: Report

All Kohl's stores could be acquired by the brand's arch-rival, per a New York Post report. Here's what that means for Maryland shoppers.

Old Bay Door Surprises Resident Returning From Vacation: Reddit

A Reddit user said they returned from vacation to find their door painted like an Old Bay can. The shocked local recently shared a picture of the entrance on a Maryland Reddit forum.

State Troopers Hit On I-270 In Montgomery County: State Police

Two state troopers were seated in their cars on the left shoulder of I-270 on Thursday when a driver hit both of their vehicles, Maryland State Police said.

These MD High Schools Rank Among 2022’s Best: U.S. News

Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda is the top school in Maryland, according to a new national ranking by U.S. News and World Report. This year's list of best high schools evaluated more than 17,800 schools nationwide, including 26 in Maryland.

Man Files $500K Lawsuit Against Prince George's Police Department

A 21-year-old man has filed a lawsuit against the Prince George's County Police Department, saying that officers illegally searched and arrested him without any justifiable reason.

MD COVID: $1M Prize Left In COVID Booster Shot Lottery

Marylanders should get their COVID-19 booster shot by Monday, May 2, for a chance to win the final prize of $1 million in the promotion offered by the state, Gov. Larry Hogan said.

Carr's Beach: Historically Black Coast To Get $5.2M To Preserve Legacy

The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved more than $5.2 million to preserve the legacy of Carr's Beach as a new Annapolis public park. The site served the Black community at a time when they were prohibited from using other beaches.

Antisemitic Incidents Reach Record High In U.S., Maryland: Report

Antisemitic incidents of assault, harassment and vandalism, including 55 in Maryland, reached an all-time high in 2021, according to an Anti-Defamation League report released Tuesday.

Business Openings, Closings News

• Flying Dog Brewery To Host Hiring Event At Gaithersburg Liquor Store
• Freedom Boat Club Opens 6 Locations At MD, DC Marinas
• Mother's Day Brunch Spots: MD Eatery Among America's Best
• Baltimore Starbucks Becomes First In Maryland To Unionize

Also Worth a Look Today

• Mom Who Stuffed Newborn In Plastic Bag, Hid Him Found Guilty Of Murder
• Biden To Speak At Naval Academy Graduation On May 27
• MD 2022 Hurricane Season Forecast: What To Know
• $2.5K In Perfume Stolen From Annapolis Macy's By Armed Robber: Police
• MS-13 Gang Member From Landover Sentenced To Life In Prison
• Holocaust Survivor Shares Mom's Art, Family's Story On Remembrance Day
• Maryland's Attorney General Seeks To Cancel Student Debt
• Dog Hit By Car Rescued By Ambulance Crew, Needs Reunited With Owner
• Park Police Horse 'Hondo' Died At Age 20, Department Says
• Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Shooting Death Of 29-Year-Old
• $100K Winning Lotto Ticket Claimed By Ready To Retire TSA Employee
• 'Making The Band' Star Arrested In Baltimore For Sex Trafficking
• MD At High Risk In 2022 Tick Season: How To Prevent Illnesses
• 7 People Of Interest IDed In MD Bouncer's Death; Reward Offered
• Man Faces Life In Prison After Pleading Guilty To Gun, Drug Charges
• Student Attacked At School, Family Upset At Administration's Response
• Student Stabbed In Long Reach High School Parking Lot During Argument
• MD Food Recall: Gorton's Fish Sandwiches May Have Bone Fragments

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