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Police Chief Denounces ‘Drunk Driver,’ State’s Weak Laws

The drunk driver suspected in the death of an officer was arrested several times before, and Montgomery County Police Chief Thomas Manger has had enough with Maryland’s weak laws that do little to punish offenders.

At a news conference, Manger first thanked the public for its support of the family of fallen Officer Noah Leotta, 24, who died Thursday morning. He went on to criticize the state’s for some of the country’s weakest penalties for drunk drivers. >>>read more.

Byrd Stadium to Change Name to Maryland Stadium

The University of Maryland Board of Regents has stripped the name of a former president from the college’s football stadium because the man had actively kept African-American students off the campus.

UMD President Wallace Loh likened the stadium to the university’s “front porch,” says WTOP, and as such it should represent the school’s current values of inclusion and diversity. >>>read more.

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Defense Done With Testimony in Freddie Gray Case

• Closing arguments next week in first of six cases against officers involved in the van ride that would kill Freddie Gray.

Ravens Kicker Justin Tucker Sings for Charity

• The NFL star showcased one of his other talents at a benefit in downtown Baltimore.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Plans Maryland Expansion

• The fast casual food chain says it will aggressively expand in Maryland, especially the Baltimore area, in the next five years.

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