Shark Weekending In Maryland: Patch PM

The heat sticks around this weekend, when it could feel like 106 degrees. Who's not feeling it? Hilton the great white shark. This big kahuna is barreling up the east coast, beating the heat by swimming north from the Carolinas.

Here are the top local news stories worth talking about from Maryland Patch sites on Friday, July 21:

Where’s Hilton The Shark? Follow His Maryland Journey
Since researchers tagged him for tracking purposes in March in Hilton Head, South Carolina, Hilton the great white shark has logged more than 3,100 miles. On Thursday night, the shark was off the coast of Ocean City.

Artscape 2017: Map, Music, Parking, Hours
The largest free arts festival in the country will draw thousands to Charm City this weekend. This year's Artscape has a "camp" theme, with attractions including a 20-foot campfire installed for the occasion.

• Maryland Weekend Weather: Could Feel Like 106, Heat Advisory Issued
• 2 Burglaries Reported In 2 Hours At Same Annapolis Home: Police
• KinderCare Worker Charged With Sex Abuse Of 3-Year-Old Girl In Gaithersburg: Police
• Woman Dies After Truck Overturns In Prince George's County (Updated)
• Laurel Man Brings Loaded Gun To BWI, 'Forgot' He Had It: TSA
• 28 Maryland WOW Houses for Water Lovers

Patch PM shares a few of the day’s must-read items from our Maryland network. The Patch community platform covers communities across the state.

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