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Fauci Praises MD In Coronavirus Response: Patch PM

Officers to intervene if witnessing excessive force | Mall reopening | Fauci talks MD | "Happiness Fairy" brings camp to kids at home.

Officer Candidate Ryan Thomas, a member the Maryland Army National Guard’s 29th Military Police Co. based in Westminster, directs traffic at the COVID-19 testing site at Six Flags in Prince George's County.
Officer Candidate Ryan Thomas, a member the Maryland Army National Guard’s 29th Military Police Co. based in Westminster, directs traffic at the COVID-19 testing site at Six Flags in Prince George's County. (Sgt. Chazz Kibler/U.S. Army National Guard)

Here are some of the stories to talk about tonight on Maryland Patches:

'Maryland Did Well’ In Its Response To The Coronavirus Pandemic: Fauci

The infectious disease expert on the White House coronavirus task force said Maryland was taking proactive steps.

MoCo Cops Now Must Intervene When Colleagues Use Excessive Force

Police are now required to intervene when they see a fellow officer use excessive force.

Find out what's happening in Bel Airfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

'Happiness Fairy' Won't Let Pandemic Stop Summer Fun

We Cancerve announces virtual Camp Happy as a free, fun option for youth everywhere.

Alsobrooks Aims To Shift Police Money To Fund Medical Facility

Prince George's County will pay for new medical facility with $20 million from police budget.

Find out what's happening in Bel Airfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

False Info Spreading About July 4th, Fireworks: MD Fire Marshal

A poster with false information about how and when to use sparklers in Maryland is being shared on social media, officials said.

Juneteenth March For Justice And Prayer Vigil Friday In Annapolis

The march will begin at the Civil Rights Foot Soldiers Memorial.

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