Peeps vs. Professional Eaters | Patch PM

Stories worth talking about tonight:

World's Top Pro Eaters Coming for Peeps Championship

You've heard of eating contests involving pies, hot dogs, steaks...what about Peeps? Those little marshmallow treats shaped like cute little chicks and bunnies?

Some of the nation's top "professional eaters" -- including a competitor from Germantown -- will converge on National Harbor next month to do their best to stuff their faces with as many of the spongy treats as possible. >>> Read more.

Troopers Target St. Patrick's Day Drunk Drivers

State troopers will spread out across Maryland this week looking for drunk drivers who overindulge at St. Patrick's Day parties.

A year ago, troopers arrested 158 drunk drivers during the week of St. Patrick's Day. >>> Read more.

• Also read: Free St. Patrick's Day Taxi Rides Offered Via SoberRide

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Drone Delivery of Drugs, Porn to Prison Heads to Trial

• Prosecutors say a prisoner convicted in a Prince George's County murder planned to earn a "gold mine" by flying K2, porn CDs into prison.

Terps in 2016 NCAA March Madness: TV Schedule

• The Maryland Terrapins have potential NBA players and high expectations in the 2016 men's basketball tourney. How will they do?

Military Memorabilia Draws Bomb Squad to Landfill

• Harford County hazmat team investigated situation at refuse drop-off.

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