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Stories worth talking about tonight:

Court Win to Close a Dozen Strip Clubs

A dozen strip clubs in Prince George’s County must shut down by Friday after losing a court fight over new, stricter zoning rules that pushes the risqué businesses out of residential areas.

The county’s Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement has issued the clubs letters saying they will face citations and fines if they are not closed by 5 p.m. Friday, April 8. >>> Read more

Towson Student Hospitalized After Alleged Hazing: Reports

After a Towson University student was hospitalized in connection with a suspected hazing ritual, the county and campus officials are investigating.

Towson University Police alerted local law enforcement on Tuesday about an "incident involving a Towson University student," the Baltimore County Police Department said in a statement released Wednesday. "That student was injured during the incident and is now hospitalized." >>> Read more.

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Maryland Primary 2016: Leads Shrink for Trump, Clinton

• Maryland residents head to the polls in less than three weeks. When does early voting start?

Police Target Drivers Texting, Talking on Cellphones

• Montgomery County Police cited dozens of drivers in Bethesda and Gaithersburg as part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

$50K Lottery Win Buys House Cleaner New Wheels

• An Annapolis mom who won $50,000 in a Maryland Lottery game will use the windfall to pay bills and buy a new vehicle.

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