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Columbia Company Appearing on ‘Shark Tank’

A company spreading ugly fruits and vegetables around the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area will be on ABC’s reality show Shark Tank in January. Hungry Harvest will appear on Shark Tank at 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 8.

Started by three University of Maryland graduates, Hungry Harvest buys abnormal produce from farmers for pennies on the dollar. Customers receive bags of fruits and vegetables from 15 to 23 pounds, delivered each week for $15 to $55. For each bag sold, the company gives away a bag to a family in need. >>>read more.

Donald Trump’s Fans Pop Off Over Bottle Cap Quote Removal

Controversial Republican presidential contender Donald Trump has muscled his way into refrigerators and vending machines. How?

The Bethesda-based Honest Tea company has a quote from Trump on the inside of some bottle caps, and the news that it will be phased out has his supporters in a meltdown. >>>read more.

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‘Most Ghetto’ Cities In Maryland: Does Your Community Rank?

• Roadsnacks.net has compiled a list of the “most ghetto” cities in Maryland based on crime, graduation rates, and other criteria.

Mom Takes Down Sex Assault Suspect: Top Stories of 2015

• A look back: Police say the girl’s mother saw the suspect near their apartment and knocked him to the ground, but he escaped.

Towson Mall ‘Disturbance’ Part of Growing Pains, Says Police

• A young crowd that reportedly turned violent toward a police officer has sparked a Baltimore County councilman to call for a curfew at the mall.

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