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There was plenty of news across Maryland on Tuesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

First Openly Gay Council Member Receives Hate-Filled Messages

Montgomery County's first openly gay council member has received multiple homophobic and hate-filled messages during Pride Month, a government spokeswoman has confirmed to Patch. Since the beginning of June, the councilman has received more than 300 offensive emails and voicemails.

Record Traffic Likely, Extra MD Police Patrols On July 4 Weekend

With lower gas prices and a four-day weekend for many workers, a record-breaking number of Maryland drivers are expected to fill the roads this Fourth of July holiday, and they'll be watched by an extra number of Maryland State Police. State highway officials share the best and worst times to cross the Bay Bridge.

Tenant Charged In Edgewood Townhouse Fire That Killed 3

A woman has been charged in the May 9 Edgewood townhouse fire that resulted in the deaths of three people. Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler called the case a "complex investigation" that required hundreds of hours to "unravel the layers of stories and evidence."

Maryland Fireworks Laws: What's Legal, What's Not

As fireworks light up skies around the state, local and state officials are reminding people of the dangers of illegal fireworks and asking the public to be mindful of laws.

Man Charged With Murder In Severn Woman's 2018 Death

Anne Arundel County Police officers have charged a Glen Burnie man in the 2018 murder of Jasmine Sherel Adams of Severn, who was found dead in her home's basement on Aug. 15, 2018.

Also Worth A Look Today

• Woman Indicted For Alien Harboring, Unlawful Conduct
• Suspect In Homicide Cold Case Pleads Guilty To Murder
• Tipster Helps Cops Catch Accused Bank Robber
• Dave & Buster's Opens At RIO Washingtonian
• Forecast Isn't Favorable For July 4 Festivities, Fireworks
• Shell Station Robbed, Pedestrian Cut: Columbia Crime
• Driver Gives Trooper Fake Name, Chased On I-695: Police

Across America

• 4th Of July Holiday: Worst Days, Times To Drive
• GoFundMe Started For Heroic Chick-Fil-A Worker
• 8 Colorado Hikers Injured By Lightning Strike
• Veggies Recalled For Listeria Risk
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Creator's Home For Sale