Ravens Food Prices, Royal Wedding, Fittest Cities: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Maryland on Thursday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

• MD Weather: Hogan Urges Storm Prep, Flood Watch Extended
• Maryland’s Most Popular Baby Names For 2017
• Drug Dealer Gets Life In Jail For Trying To Shoot Police Officers

Where Baltimore Ranks Among America's Fittest Cities

If you're celebrating Preakness weekend with a special Black-Eyed Susan from Dunkin' Donuts, then you're not doing your part to boost Baltimore in the rankings of the fittest cities in the U.S.

Baltimore Ravens To Lower Concession Prices

The Baltimore Ravens announced their plan to lower concession prices at M&T Bank Stadium for the 2018 season. Entitling the campaign "Flock Friendly Fare," prices are reduced an average of 33 percent, according to a video posted by the team's Facebook page.

Former Baltimore Bishop To Preach At Royal Wedding

A former West Baltimore parish leader, now a bishop, will preach at the royal wedding on Saturday. Bishop Michael Curry will speak at the highly anticipated union of Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle in London.

Yanny Vs Laurel: Police Urge Peaceful Internet Debate

The Montgomery County Police Department had a bit of fun with the "Yanny or Laurel" debate that sparked an internet frenzy in the past few days.

Buyer Of Cal Ripken Jr.'s Mansion Revealed

The new owner of Cal Ripken Jr.'s Reisterstown estate, which was sold over the weekend at auction, has been revealed, according to a report

Valerie Ervin To Replace Running Mate Kamenetz In Governor’s Race

In the wake of the death of Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz, who was running for governor, Valerie Ervin, Kamenetz's running mate, has announced she is taking the reins.

Preakness, Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival: Maryland Weekend Events

Don't sit inside this weekend! Patch has rounded up fun, interesting and quirky events throughout Maryland -- from cooking classes and Tai Chi workshops to theater performances and Preakness.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Man With Gunshot Wounds Found In Forestville Parking Lot: Police
• Mother Charged In Death Of Infant: Reports

• Learn How To Make Dumplings With Peter Chang At Cooking Class
• Missing Germantown Teen Last Seen Leaving Quince Orchard
• Gas Leak Shuts Down Red Line Service, Causes College Evacuation
• Mayor Pugh: We Will Better Vet Police Commanders
• Flood Threat Increases, Tips to Prepare: Maryland Weather
• 1 Dead, 2 Injured In 1-695 Baltimore Rear-End Crash
• Flood Watch Safety Tips: Harford County Emergency Officials

Across America

• 'Explosive Eruption' Reported At Hawaii Volcano
• Kindergartener Found Chewing Cocaine Baggie
• D.B. Cooper's Identity Revealed In Michigan
• Pharma Bro Shkreli Will Stay In Prison Until 2023
• A Shack For $1 Million? Only In Silicon Valley

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