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Buddhist monks make their way to the Lincoln Memorial, during their Walk for Peace, in Washington, Wednesday, Feb., 11, 2026. The monks ended their journey in Annapolis and boarded a bus for Texas.
Buddhist monks make their way to the Lincoln Memorial, during their Walk for Peace, in Washington, Wednesday, Feb., 11, 2026. The monks ended their journey in Annapolis and boarded a bus for Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr)

On the weekend, we present a review of the top stories and headlines from across Maryland. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

'We Just Want Peace': How The Buddhist Monks Impacted MD Residents

Hundreds of people turned out in Annapolis to welcome the Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace." Here's what they told Patch.

Embattled Harford Schools Superintendent Fired

After recently finding himself embroiled in a controversy over missing school property and personal conduct at an education conference in Louisiana two years ago, Sean Bulson was fired as the superintendent at Harford County Public Schools.

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Man Wielding Machete Accused Of Assaulting Anne Arundel Homeowner

Anne Arundel County authorities have arrested a Wheaton man after they said he threatened a Pasadena homeowner with a machete before assaulting him and stealing his personal property.

MoCo Man Charged After Sniffing Child's Feet at Dave & Buster's: Police

A Germantown man faces an assault charge after police say he smelled a 10-year-old child's feet in a public area. The suspect is accused of removing the child's socks and shoes before proceeding to smell their feet and then leaving the scene.

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Sex Abuse Charges Against Essex Gym Teacher Dropped

A total of 22 charges linked to a sex abuse case involving an Essex gym teacher accused of inappropriately touching two students were recently dropped, court records show.

Man Placed Skimming Devices At Gas Stations Across MD, Sheriff Says

A Baltimore man is facing charges after authorities said he installed illegal credit card skimming devices at numerous 7-Eleven locations across Maryland.

Wes Moore Uninvited By Trump To White House Governor Meetings

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he was uninvited by President Donald Trump to the White House sessions of the National Governors Association.

'Deeply Unsettling Day': Wootton School Shooting Injures Student

One student is in custody and another was hospitalized after a shooting at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, authorities said.

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