Flu Now Widespread In Maryland: Patch PM

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Flu Now 'Widespread' In Maryland, 8 Deaths Reported

There's been an uptick in tests coming back positive for influenza in Maryland.

MD Weekend Events: Ice Festival, Restaurant Week, Ghostly Guides

Glow-in-the-dark ice skating party, movies at the museum and more are happening.

Silver Spring Restaurant Tops Hottest Restaurant List

Two Maryland eateries have been named the hottest restaurants in the D.C. area.

6 MD Deaths Prompt Reminder On Winter Fire Safety Tips

The fire marshal offers tips to avoid more fire deaths in 2019.

Howard County Is Richest In Maryland

A new study found one Maryland county is among the top nine richest in the U.S.

Also Worth A Look Today

• Motorcycle Accident Kills One In Crownsville
• Starbucks At Bel Air Barnes & Noble To Close: Report
• PG County Police Offering $25K Reward For Info In Shooting Deaths
• Snow Forecast For Howard County, Code Blue Issued
• Snow Forecast For Baltimore County, Plows Readying For Storm
• Snow Forecast, Winter Weather Advisory For Anne Arundel County
• Harford County Under Winter Weather Advisory For Snow
• PG County Snowfall Update: Here's What To Expect This Weekend
• Montgomery County Exec Seeks Residents' Input At Budget Forums
• Harford Transit Link Announces 6 New Routes
• 2 Baltimore Students Named Regeneron Scholars
• 1 Flown From Serious Owings Mills Crash: Officials

Across America

• 'Major Layoffs' Underway At NASCAR
• Breastfed Infants More Likely To Be Right-Handed: UW Study
• Popular Tampa Rapper Nina Ross Da Boss Among 2 Killed In Shootings
• NFL Head Coaches Fired And Hired After The 2018-19 Season: Photos
• What To Watch This Weekend: 'The Upside,' 'Replicas' And More

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