Maryland's Most Popular Baby Names: Patch PM

Share-worthy stories from Maryland Patches on Friday, May 19, include the state's most popular baby names as reported by the Social Security Administration, an ambulance theft that immediately drew the attention of police and a salad recall at one of the region's largest grocers. Plus, another death linked to the synthetic opioid carfentanil and a suspected home invader caught on the run.

Maryland's Most Popular Baby Names In 2016 Are ...
See what the top 10 baby names for boys and girls in Maryland are this year. From Noah to James, Ava to Emily, check out how Marylanders' tastes varied from the national naming trends.

Man Steals Ambulance From PG County Hospital, Leads Police On Wild Chase: Reports
A man stole an ambulance from a hospital in Prince George's County Friday morning and then led police on a chase that included at least a dozen police vehicles.

Giant Recalls Salad Products From Maryland Stores Due To Metal Pieces
A major recall has been announced at Giant stores in Maryland; metal pieces may have gotten into produce, the FDA reports. Included in the recall are plastic clamshells containing spinach, spring mix, spinach blend, baby kale, arugula, mixed greens, romaine and basil.

• Overdose Victim Tests Positive For Carfentanil In Harford County
• Last Day Of School Pushed Back By PG County Schools
• Heroin Dealing Investigations Net 7 Arrests
• Glen Burnie Couple Assaulted In Home Invasion: Police
• Card Skimming Device Reported At Columbia Exxon
• Preakness 2017: Horses, Odds, TV Time, Tickets

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