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Taco Bell Carjacking | Cop Charged With Rape | Pink Tesla Hits Police Bike: MD Top News

This week's top headlines include a 'space jellyfish', a measles outbreak, charges in a hot car death, and the return of the state fair.

On the weekend, we review the top stories and headlines from across Maryland. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Man Dies After Suffering Serious Injuries In Annapolis House Explosion

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Stanley Synowczynski, the 75-year-old man hospitalized after an explosion collapsed his Annapolis home, died late Thursday.

Measles Outbreak Declared In 3 MD Counties: What To Know

Health authorities in Maryland declared a measles outbreak in three counties on Monday, noting that officials recorded over a dozen new cases among unvaccinated residents.

Lake Area Reopens After Rabid Beavers Attack People

After two beaver attacks on people were reported at Cunningham Falls State Park, officials have reopened water access at Hunting Creek Lake and surrounding areas at the state park.

'Space Jellyfish' Spotted Over MD Skies After SpaceX Launch

Early risers in Maryland were given quite the present on Tuesday: a space jellyfish. The phenomenon was the aftermath of a SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral in Florida.

Baltimore Father Charged After 1-Year-Old Dies In Hot Car: Police

A 32-year-old man has been arrested after his 1-year-old son died from heat exposure after being left unattended inside a family vehicle in Baltimore, police said.

MD Man Carjacked While Waiting In Taco Bell Drive-Thru

A man waiting in the drive-thru lane of a Taco Bell was carjacked Wednesday morning in Glen Burnie, police said.

Maryland State Fair Returns For 3 Weekends: Dates, Tickets, What's New In 2026

The Maryland State Fair returns Thursday for three weekends of rides, fair food, live entertainment, animals, competitions and horse racing, with some new attractions joining the longtime favorites in 2026.

2nd Judge Blocks MD Redistricting Question From November Ballot

Maryland Democrats' redistricting push was blocked for a second time this week, but this time by a Dorchester County judge.

Woman Struck Baltimore Cop's Bike With Pink Tesla, Prosecutors Say

A woman accused of striking a Baltimore police officer's patrol bike twice with a pink Tesla after he tried to give her a parking ticket has been charged with first-degree assault, prosecutors said.

On-Duty Baltimore City Cop Charged With Edgewood Woman's Rape: Police

A Baltimore City police officer has been arrested by Harford County sheriff's deputies in connection with the on-duty rape of an Edgewood woman.

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