Hate Crime Charged In UMD Murder: Patch PM

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Hate Crime Charge Added In Fatal UMD Stabbing

The former University of Maryland student could be sentenced to life without parole if convicted in the murder of the black Bowie State student, 2nd Lt. Richard Collins III. A hate crime charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years.

Columbia Among Best Cities To Live For 2017: Survey

The city in Howard County stood out for its cultural amenities and entertainment options in particular, with the number of theaters getting special mention.

4 Killed In Crash Near Westminster: Sheriff

One vehicle in the three-car crash was going more than 100 mph, the Carroll County Sheriff's Office reports.

Towson Burglary Suspect Scared By Dog: Police

When a burglary suspect got into a home after midnight and saw the resident in the kitchen, the dog scared him off — twice — Baltimore County police said.

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Drug Dealer Charged In Shooting, Assault Of UMD Students

Police said the two students got into an argument with the suspect during a drug deal.

Halloween 2017: The Most Popular Candy In Maryland

Maryland consumed more than 38,000 pounds of one candy in particular last Halloween, according to CandyStore.com.

Woman With Dementia Rescued From Ravine In Montgomery Village

A Montgomery County Police officer rescued a missing elderly woman from a ravine near her home in Montgomery Village, police said.

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