Thin Blue Line, Plastic Straw Ban, Macy's Parade: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Maryland on Friday. 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.

• Best, Worst Thanksgiving 2019 Travel Times Plus Bay Bridge Delays
• Residents Updated On Safe And Sound Plan In Ellicott City
• Prince George's County Bans Plastic Straws

MD Marching Band Set To Play In Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

If your family tradition includes watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, be sure to look this year for the Morgan State University marching band from Charm City.

More 'Thin Blue Line' Flags Pop Up In MD Since Ban

Ever since Montgomery County barred cops from displaying a "thin blue line" flag at a Germantown police station three weeks ago, similar flags have been popping up across Maryland to show support for law enforcement personnel.

5K Students To Move In Redistricting Plan Adopted By Schools

Thousands of Howard County Public School System students will be forced to attend a new school next year. Knowing that there would be backlash against this decision, officials urged parents to set a good example for their students and respond favorably to the decision.

10 Businesses Damaged After Fire At Edmondson Village Shopping Center

Firefighters battled a three-alarm fire at the Edmondson Village Shopping Center for hours Friday morning, according to the Baltimore City Fire Department. Ten businesses were affected, and four schools were closed as a result, officials said.

Bel Air Resident's Plane Crashed In Pennsylvania: Report

A plane owned by someone from Bel Air reportedly crashed Tuesday afternoon in York County, Pennsylvania.

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• Student Charged In Owings Mills High School Assault On Staff: Report

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