2 Killed in Plane Crash, Md.'s Top High Schools, Latest on Firefighter Shooting: News Nearby

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2 Killed in Plane Crash Near Bay Bridge

Two people were killed in a plane crash near the Bay Bridge on Tuesday afternoon, according to Maryland State Police. Pronounced dead at the scene, the man and woman aboard the aircraft have not been publicly identified. >>> Read more.

25 Top Maryland High Schools: U.S. News Rankings

U.S. News and World Report has released its rankings of 21,000 public high schools across the country, again placing some Maryland schools among the best educations that America has to offer.

This is the first year that the rankings include graduation rates. Overall, Maryland was at the top of the list of states with nationally-ranked high schools. >>> Read more.

Family Prepares to Bury Firefighter; Grand Jury Subpoenas Shooter

While the funeral of a fallen Prince George’s County firefighter is center stage this week, there are still questions to be resolved before a decision is made on whether charges should be filed in his death.

Firefighter/paramedic John Ulmschneider, 37, died Friday night at Southern Maryland Hospital Center from a gunshot wound to the upper body suffered on a call to check on a diabetic man who wasn’t responding to family members. >>> Read more.

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