Fleeing Police Leads To Manslaughter Conviction: Patch PM

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Maryland Weather: Record Cold Temps Possible, Freeze Watch Issued

A freeze watch takes effect Friday, and some areas might see record low temperatures.

90 MPH Baltimore Driver Convicted In Head-On Crash Death

A Baltimore driver who fled a traffic stop in Glen Burnie has been convicted of manslaughter in a Linthicum woman's death.

Fattest States: Where Does Maryland Rank?

Maryland ranks among the top 50 percent of "America's fattest states," according to a new study that evaluated factors such as obesity-related health care costs and fitness centers per capita.

Youth Violence 'Unacceptable': Police Commissioner

"It's absolutely unacceptable that I have to stand up here and talk about 13 and 14-year-olds that we have to arrest again and again because our criminal justice system and our society isn't doing what we need to be doing with these kids," Police Commissioner Kevin Davis said at a press conference Thursday.

Assault Weapons Ban Bill Gains Maryland Senators' Support

Both of Maryland's US senators have backed a new bill introduced to ban assault weapons in the wake of the Texas, Las Vegas massacres.

Drug Raid Leads To 6 Charged In Columbia: Police

The alleged drug dealers were involved in distributing heroin, crack cocaine and prescription pills from an apartment on Little Patuxent Parkway, according to authorities. One was awaiting trial in another drug dealing case.

Also Worth a Look Today

• 1 Died In Baltimore County House Fire, Officials Say
• Juvenile Attacks Student With Baseball Bat On U.Md Campus: Police
• Threat At Perry Hall HS Not Credible: Police
• BIBIBOP Opens In Columbia
• 'Gift Cards For Guns' Event Set For Nov. 18
• Bribery Lands Bel Air Man In Prison For 1 Year

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• 5 Women Accuse Louis C.K. Of Sexual Misconduct: NYT
• Chance The Rapper Asks City Council To Halt $95M Police Academy

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