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Head Garb Rule Under Fire: Patch PM

Sobriety checkpoints net arrests; more announced | New Trader Joe's opens | Metro trains may have a problem.

Here are some stories to share this evening from Patch sites across Maryland:

Religious Head Garb Rule Change Sought By Montgomery County Schools
School board officials are working to change a rule that prevented a student from playing in a basketball game while wearing her hijab.

Sobriety Checkpoint in Prince George's County on Thursday
Drivers beware: police are going to be conducting a sobriety checkpoint this Thursday somewhere in Prince George's County.

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Trader Joe's Opens In Shops At Kenilworth
After one market closed in downtown Towson, a larger Trader Joe's opened less than 2 miles away.

Are Metro's New Trains Damaging the Tracks?
Metro is in the midst of an overhaul due to safety and maintenance issues on its tracks. Now an alarming report indicates WMATA's much-ballyhooed new trains may be damaging the tracks further.

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