Retailer Closing 3 Stores In MD: Patch PM

Here are some of the day's top stories from Maryland Patches:

J.C. Penney To Close 3 Maryland Stores

It is one of three in the state to close and more than 150 in the country.

HoCo Students Posting Hateful Comments Will Be Reported To Police

Anything showing hate or bias will be reported, the superintendent said.

MD Marks Milestones As Stage 2 Recovery Starts; Vigilance Remains

Of 24 jurisdictions in Maryland, 21 have entered stage two Friday night.

• PG County Stays In Phase 1 Of Reopening Unlike Most Of MD
• Baltimore To Enter Stage 1 Of Reopening In Coronavirus Recovery
• Montgomery County In Stage 1

Biker Who Attacked Students May Have Been Identified, Police Say

The cyclist is accused of attacking college students who were posting racial justice flyers.

Reddit Co-Founder Quits Board, Vows To Support Black Community

"Resignation can actually be an act of leadership," he said.

Small Press Expo In Bethesda Canceled Over Coronavirus Concerns

The indie comic convention had been slated for September.

Also Worth A Look Today

• HCGH Doctors, Staff Kneel As Part Of White Coats For Black Lives
• Demonstrators March In Reisterstown: Watch
• Montgomery County's Newest Liquor Store Doesn't Sell Wine Or Beer
• Harford County Enters Phase 2: What That Means
• Planned Protests May Cause Traffic Disruptions In Annapolis
• Weekend Metro Schedule: Stations Closed During Summer Shutdown
• Racism, Discrimination Are 'Inexcusable': Harford Sheriff Gahler

Across America

• Seattle Temporarily Bans Police Tear Gas, After Public Outcry
• Hurricane Season Likely To Be Worse Than Expected: CSU
• Cities On Guard But Protests Are Mostly Peaceful

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