Marijuana Dispensary, Music Venue Open + School Official Exposes Himself: MD Top News

MARYLAND — A marijuana dispensary and a live music venue each opened recently in Maryland. Crime news covered a school official who exposed himself and the trial of a man accused of fatally shooting a Naval Academy mother. Other major stories included an E-ZPass update, a Starbucks suspension and a holiday lights guide.

Here are the biggest stories of the week:

Cannabis Dispensary Superstore Opens In New 10K-Square-Foot Location

Remedy, a cannabis dispensary, has opened at a new location in Howard County.

New Live Music Venue Opens In Anne Arundel County, Fills Vacancy Left By Popular Bar

A new live music venue called Vibe just opened in the Annapolis Town Center. The bar fills the vacancy left by Union Jack's.

DC School Official Exposed Himself At Prince George’s County Park, Police Say

The dean of students at a Washington, D.C. elementary school is accused of showing his genitals to two women in Greenbelt, police said.

Naval Academy Mother's Killing: Jury Selected, Murder Trial Begins

The murder trial is underway for an Annapolis man accused of killing the mother of a Naval Academy midshipman. Here's what we know.

E-ZPass Payment Deadline For Toll Violations Pushed Back: MDTA

E-ZPass has waived civil penalties for unpaid tolls for 2 more weeks, the MD Transportation Authority said. Here's how to see if you owe money.

Starbucks Worker Prints 'Monkey' For Customer Name On Cup: Reports

An Annapolis Starbucks employee was suspended after printing "Monkey" as the name on the cup of a Black customer, a report said.

Take The Maryland Patch 2022 Tour O' Holiday Lights

Patch has mapped out some impressive residential Christmas light displays across Maryland. Be sure and check them out this holiday season.

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Schools

• School Bus Service Restored For Nearly 1,600 Students In Anne Arundel County
• Student Arrested, Accused Of Having Handgun On Bus, School Property
• $1K Bonus For School Employees Announced In Anne Arundel County

Crime

• $25K Reward Offered In Fatal Shooting Of 21-Year-Old Silver Spring Man
• Arrest Made In 1981 Cold Case Involving Rape, Assault In Silver Spring
• Walmart Card Skimmer Suspect Sought By Aberdeen Police
• 2 Armed Robberies Follow Sales Organized On Social Media: Police

Fire

• Turkey Fryer Goes Up In Flames, Melts Home's Siding On Thanksgiving
• 3 Townhomes Burn In Odenton, Woman Sent To Hospital: Officials

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