Maryland Shooter, Best Restaurant, New Laws: Top October News

Get caught up on October's top stories across the Patch network in Maryland, including the heartbreaking shootings in Edgewood, as well as some encouraging news about a Crofton native injured in the Las Vegas shootings.

Here are the top headlines across Maryland this month:

Maryland Shooter In Custody; 3 Dead, 3 Injured: Sheriff

An hours-long manhunt came to an end with the suspect in custody following a shooting spree that spanned Maryland and Delaware. Radee Labeeb Prince, 37, was apprehended in Delaware by officers who had searched for the man accused of killing three people at an Edgewood business, critically injuring two other workers there and then shooting a Wilmington business owner two hours later.

New Maryland Laws Take Effect October 1, 2017

The new laws taking effect in October impact everything from rearview mirrors to rape to recyclables.

Bowie Woman Shot, Killed By Police In Miami Beach

A Bowie native was shot and killed by police in Miami Beach, Florida, after allegedly striking and running over a police officer with a vehicle.

Broom's Bloom Fire Contained, $2K In Damage Estimated: Officials

Fire caused about $2,000 in damage at the Broom's Bloom dairy farm/restaurant off Route 543 in Harford County.

Southwest Kicked Pregnant Woman Off Flight Because She's Muslim: Attorney

A pregnant woman forcibly removed from a Southwest Airlines plane in Baltimore and charged with disorderly conduct wasn't taken off because of a disagreement over whether her allergies posed a risk, an attorney says. Instead, he contends, Anila Daulatzai, was forced off the flight because she's a Muslim.

This Is Maryland's Most Popular Restaurant, New Survey Says

It's long been written up in travel guides and restaurant reviews for its quality seafood, so the restaurant that was selected as the best in Maryland makes sense.

Fall Foliage 2017: Best Time To See Leaves Change In Maryland

Fall leaves may be the best part of autumn. Here's when and where to see Maryland's best fall colors this season, plus a fall foliage map.

Tina Frost, Arundel High Grad Shot In Las Vegas, Flown To Johns Hopkins Hospital

A 2008 graduate of Arundel High School, Tina Frost was shot in the Las Vegas massacre. She's now recovering at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Racial Slur At Bel Air High Spelled Out By Students

Students at Bel Air High School have been disciplined after they stood in the library on campus and spelled out a racial slur, then shared a picture of it on social media, officials say.

Winter Forecast For Maryland: What To Expect In 2017-18

Marylanders, do you remember where your snow shovel is? Residents of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states may all see more snow this winter than last year's relatively flake-free season, AccuWeather says.

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