Thousands Raised For Sick Kids + Restaurant Recovering From Fire: MD Top News

MARYLAND — Golfers raised thousands for charity, and a restaurant plans to recover from a fire. In election news, a judge ruled on a mail-in ballot case. Major accusations involved a jailhouse birth, the mistreatment of a student with autism and the harassment of a transgender teacher. Marylanders can also preview when the leaves will start changing color.

Here are the biggest stories of the week:

$600K Raised For Sick Kids In Charitable Golf Tournament By Anne Arundel County Family

An Anne Arundel County family has raised more than $600,000 for sick children with its charitable golf tournament.

Burned Restaurant Vows To Recover From Fire In Anne Arundel County

A burned restaurant vowed to recover after it caught fire last weekend in Anne Arundel County. The eatery's second location is still open.

Judge Grants Elections Board Request To Count Mail-In Ballots As They Arrive

"There is no doubt that the increased number of mail-in ballots will have an enormous affect on the process of this election," said Bonifant.

Woman Gave Birth To Baby Alone On MD Jail Cell Floor: Lawsuit

The woman claims she removed her baby's amniotic sac and slid it under her cell door to prove she was having a baby, the lawsuit alleges.

Teen With Autism Recorded Using Bathroom At Maryland High School, Parents Say

The ninth-grader at Largo High School in Upper Marlboro was shamed on social media after the video was posted to Instagram, a report said.

Transgender Teacher Settles Harassment Lawsuit Against PGCPS

A transgender teacher has settled her harassment and discrimination lawsuit filed against Prince George's County Public Schools.

2022 MD Fall Foliage Peak Map: When Leaf Colors Are Best To View

The 2022 Fall Foliage Prediction Map can help you plan trips to see autumn colors in all their splendor in Maryland and other states.

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Investigations

• Mental Health Challenges Still Experienced By MD Children, Youth: Report
• Harmful Blue-Green Algae Blooms Detected In 2 Howard County Lakes
• Alarming Levels Of Toxins Being Dumped In MD Waterways: Report

Crime

• Rape, Assault Charges Filed Against Maryland Park Ranger: Police
• Officer Indicted On Charges Of Theft, Misconduct In Office: Police
• 15K Fentanyl Pills Trafficked Into CT By Prince George's Men: Official

Fire

• Mobile Home Fire In Lothian Kills 71-Year-Old Man: Officials
• Firefighter Falls Through Second Floor While Battling Blaze: Official
• Hairdryer Suspected Of Sparking House Fire With $100K Damage: Official

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