If Deemed Offensive, These MD Schools May Be Renamed: Patch PM

Here are the share-worthy stories from Maryland Patches to talk about tonight:

If Deemed Offensive, Some Prince George's Schools May Be Renamed

A new commission will review the county's school names to deem whether they are offensive.

Lord & Taylor Closing Last 2 MD Stores, All Nationwide

Stores in Howard and Montgomery counties will shutter.

3 MoCo Nursing Homes Fined For COVID-19 Control Failures: Report

The nursing homes were reportedly cited for failing to isolate those who may be contagious.

Trooper Shoots, Kills Suspected Drunk Driver On I-95: Police

Police said a machete was under the driver's seat, and alcohol was also located inside the vehicle.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For MD Ahead Of Laura

Damaging wind gusts are possible Saturday around the state.

Also Worth A Look Today

• MCPS 'Deeply Disappointed' By Last-Minute Back-To-School Plan
• Avoid Touching Raccoon Bait Being Distributed In Anne Arundel
• More Planning Needed Before In-Person School: HCPS Superintendent
• Jogger Hit With Object Thrown By Teen In Vehicle: Police
• Adorable Adoptable Pets Of The Week For Baltimore County
• Sex Charges Filed Against Reisterstown Man; More Victims Possible
• Adorable Adoptable Pets Of The Week In Howard County
• Montgomery County Has Tested 21% Of Population For Coronavirus
• Bel Air Man Burned In Vehicle Fire Outside Home: Investigators
• Adorable Adoptable Pets Of The Week From Humane Rescue Alliance

Across America

• 4 Dead In Louisiana As Laura Moves Into Arkansas
• NBA To Turn Arenas Into Voting Places; Playoffs Continue Saturday
• Kyle Rittenhouse Faces Homicide Charges In Kenosha Shooting: DA

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