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Escaped Convict, Pope Bustle, Bookstore Crash: News Nearby
Metro riders petition Pope Francis, state arson dog passes away, city offers drive-through flu shots and more news from Maryland Patches.

Here are some of the day’s top headlines from Maryland Patches:
- Road Closures During Pope Francis’ 2015 Visit to DC
- Escaped Convict Found at Hospital
- Petition Asks Pope Francis to Fix DC Metro
- SUV Drives into Bel Air Barnes & Noble
- 11 Fun Facts About Pope Francis: Loves Pizza, Tango
- Drive Through Flu Clinic Comes to Annapolis
- Man Convicted of Shooting Stepfather 19 Times
- State Arson Dog Passes Away
- Texas Roadhouse Approaches Grand Opening in White Marsh
- Police: $25K Reward Offered in Landover Homicide
- Vehicle Fire on I-795 Leads to Detour
- Police Issue Special Silver Alert for Missing Laurel Woman
- Chevy Chase Library Celebrates 50 Years
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Pictured, a Lexus SUV drove into Barnes & Noble on Sept. 22. Photo Credit: Detective Sergeant Jim Lockard.
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