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Jail Death Investigated | Missing Boater's Body Found | $1 Mansion Plan: MD News
This week's top news includes school calendar changes, a U.S. Senate showdown, police drones, a council ruling and D.C. shooting updates.
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.
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen Challenges Schumer For Senate Majority Leader
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen is challenging Chuck Schumer to lead the Senate’s incoming Democratic majority, calling for new leadership following the party’s midterm victories.
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Inmate Awaiting Trial Dies In Apparent Homicide At Montgomery County Jail
An inmate’s death after suffering severe injuries at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility is being investigated as an apparent homicide. He had been awaiting a hearing on misdemeanor charges.
Nonprofit Inches Closer To Scooping Up Perry Hall Mansion For $1: Report
A preservation nonprofit could soon acquire the historic Perry Hall Mansion for $1, with plans to restore the 18th-century property, according to The Baltimore Sun.
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BCPS Releases 2027-2028 School Calendar: See What’s Changed
Baltimore County families will see changes to the school calendar next year, including staggered opening days for some students and an additional classroom preparation day for teachers.
BCPS Pulls Back On AI Reading Program Amid Screen Time Concerns: Report
Baltimore County schools are scaling back an artificial intelligence reading program as families and staff raise concerns about young students’ screen time, The Baltimore Sun reported.
Harford County Council Member Cannot Hold Seat: MD Supreme Court
Maryland’s highest court ruled that Aaron Penman cannot serve on the Harford County Council while also working as a sheriff’s deputy, affirming a lower court’s decision.
Missing Havre De Grace Boater’s Body Found: ‘You Will Not Be Forgotten’
Searchers recovered the body of 18-year-old Mark Everett Coates near Garrett Island on Thursday, a week after his overturned boat was discovered in the area.
Former Pikesville Athletic Director Gets 20-Year Sentence In Child Sex Abuse Case
A former Pikesville High School athletic director was sentenced to two decades in federal prison Tuesday in a case involving the sexual exploitation of teenage boys.
Police Drones To Respond To Emergency Calls In Odenton Starting Next Week
Anne Arundel police plan to begin using a drone to help officers respond to emergencies around Waugh Chapel, including parts of Odenton, Crofton and Gambrills, Eye on Annapolis reported.
DC Gym Shooting Victim Count Rises To 6; Police Reveal New Details
Police identified another person wounded in Thursday’s Logan Circle shooting, raising the toll to one person killed and five injured. Investigators also released new information about the gunman’s weapons and condominium dispute.
Good News
- 15 Food Drives Held Across MD Ahead Of Thanksgiving
- Free Spay, Neuter Services Available For Prince George’s Pet Owners
- Dinosaurs, Big Top Circus, New Displays In 40th Annual Festival Of Lights
- Towson Alum Takes Hippodrome Stage In Alicia Keys’ Broadway Musical
- 25 Years Of Helping Seniors Celebrated By Bowie Woman
- Marching Bands Shine At Special Event, State Competition
Police & Fire
- Police Identify Teen Driver Ejected From Car In Deadly MoCo Crash
- VA Man Extradited To MD After Armed Road Rage Near Gaithersburg: Police
- 2 Men Arrested In Odenton After Stolen Car Leads Police To Gun, Drugs Discovery
- 3 Dogs Killed, 1 Cat Rescued After Fire Breaks Out Inside Annapolis Home
- Teen Assaulted, Robbed By Friends In Columbia: Police
- Overturned Dump Truck Temporarily Shuts Down I-695 Inner Loop In Towson
Schools
- Harford Schools Warn Of Fake Sports Accounts As Bel Air Football Advances In Playoffs
- $28.7M Sought For Repairs, Security Upgrades, Athletic Facilities At Harford Co. Schools
- Patapsco High School Marching Band Wins First Show Band State Championship
- Juvenile Reportedly Brandished Firearm Near Blair High School
- Towson Women’s Soccer Heads To CAA Championship
City & Government
- MoCo Gun Safety Law Survives Justice Dept. Challenge
- MoCo Council Votes To Keep Controversial Dickerson Incinerator Running
- New Annapolis Police Chief Picked Months After Jackson Removal
- Free Electronics, Hazardous Waste Disposal Event Saturday In Prince George’s
- Outlook Outage Disrupts Laurel City Email; Residents Urged To Call
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