Blue Angels Return + Stores Closing + Defund The Police Allegations: MD Top News

MARYLAND — The Blue Angels are returning to Maryland. Two retailers are closing locations in the Old Line State. And a Harford County leader is accused of trying to defund a police project.

In other political news, another development emerged about an ex-Hogan aide who died in a shootout. Business stories covered a TV money feud between the Orioles and the Nationals as well as a pickleball complex that's expanding.

Public safety stories focused on a Capitol rioter and K9 body armor. A tuberculosis case rounded out our major headlines.

Here are the biggest stories of the week:

Blue Angels Returning To Annapolis For Naval Academy Commissioning Week

The Blue Angels will return to Annapolis this spring. Here's when to watch the fighter jets during Naval Academy Commissioning Week.

Bed Bath & Beyond Files For Bankruptcy, MD Closing Sales To Start

Closing sales are set to start Wednesday for the 360 Bed Bath & Beyond and 120 Buy Buy Baby stores nationwide, including those in Maryland.

Clothing Store Appears Closed In Annapolis Mall

A clothing store appears closed in the Annapolis mall. Here's what we know.

Harford Sheriff Gahler Claims County Executive Trying To Defund Police

Harford County Sheriff Gahler claims County Executive Cassilly is trying to defund the police after he postponed plans for a new precinct.

Roy McGrath Hid From Wife His Plan To Run, Footage Shows: Report

Roy McGrath, an ex-aide to former Gov. Hogan, died in a shootout with authorities. He hid from his wife his plans to not appear in court.

Orioles Must Pay Nationals More Money: Court Rules

A Court of Appeals ruling has been issued in a years-long dispute over how much the Orioles should pay the Nationals for their TV rights.

Dill Dinkers Pickleball Complex To Double In Size In Howard County

Dill Dinkers Pickleball has plans to double its complex in size this summer. The facility is located at 9179 Red Branch Road in Columbia.

Capitol Rioter From Fallston Who Hit DC Officer With Plank Sentenced

A Fallston man who participated in the 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol with his stepfather has been sentenced to prison.

2 Annapolis Fire Marshal's Office K9s To Receive Body Armor

Body armor is being donated to keep two K9 officers for the Annapolis fire marshal's office safe from bullet and stab wounds.

Active Tuberculosis Case Identified At Joppatowne High School

An active tuberculosis case has been identified at Joppatowne High School and healthy officials are conducting contact tracing.

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Crime And Safety

• Man Assaults Restaurant Worker, Drives Tow Truck Into Building: Police
• Hyundai Collides With Papa Johns Restaurant In Rockville: Report
• Employee Stabs Coworker At Anne Arundel County Fast-Food Restaurant: Police
• Family Argument Escalates To Stabbing, Manhunt: Sheriff's Office
• Trio Robs 57 Walmart, Sam's Club Stores In MD, 3 Other States: Police

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