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Home Explosion, Snake Case, Metro Blessing: News Nearby
Man convicted of slaying stepfather over yard work, Barnes and Noble gets drive-through and more stories from Maryland Patches.

Here are some of the week’s top stories from Maryland Patches:
- Case of Snakes That Chased Couple from Home Headed To Court
- Townhouse Explosion Leaves $2M in Damage
- Petition Asks Pope Francis to Fix DC Metro
- Man Convicted of Shooting Stepfather 19 Times
- SUV Drives into Bel Air Barnes & Noble
- White House Staffer Killed During Charity Bike Ride
- Police: Son Beat Mom to Death with Rolling Pin
- Blimp Program Under Fire
- Suspect Fatally Shot in Home Invasion
- Retired Fire Chief Dies in Car Crash
- Shelter Full at Harford Humane Society
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Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan received a blessing from Pope Francis this week. See what he said about the experience. Photo Credit: Gov. Larry Hogan.
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