Peep-Eater Sets World Record: Patch PM

Here are some stories to share this evening from Patch sites across Maryland:

Man Eats 255 Peeps in New World Record at National Harbor
A man plowed through 255 Peeps in just 5 minutes for a $1,750 cash prize at National Harbor during the World Peeps Eating Championship over the weekend. The 130-pound man shattered his previous record of 200 Peeps in the process.

Trooper Involved In Crash Requiring Medevac In Harford County: Report
A crash involving a state trooper caused a complete shutdown of Interstate 95 Monday afternoon in Harford County. The crash reportedly required two people to be airlifted for treatment.

All Maryland, US HHGregg Stores To Close
Some Maryland hhgregg stores were already targeted to close, and now every store in the country will shutter. Liquidation sales started over the weekend.

Funeral Services Set For Montgomery County Firefighter Who Died On Duty
Gov. Larry Hogan ordered the state flag to be lowered to half-staff as a mark of respect for the 52-year-old from Bowie, who was found unresponsive in the fire station by co-workers at around 3:30 p.m. Friday. The cause of death has not been determined yet.

Wegmans, Harris Teeter, Safeway, Giant Stores: Easter 2017 Hours
Need a last-minute item for your Easter dinner? Check our guide to Maryland grocery store hours before you leave the house.

Patch PM shares a few of the day’s must-read items from our Maryland network. The Patch community platform covers communities across the state.