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93 Drivers Pulled Over In Distracted Driving Crackdown
Authorities said there were 93 vehicles pulled over during an Anne Arundel County Police crackdown for texting while driving, speeding and other traffic violations. The Maryland State Police and Maryland Transportation Authority ran targeted patrols from 7 to 10 a.m. on Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie.

Maryland Zoo Reveals Name Of Baby Giraffe
The baby giraffe at the Maryland Zoo, who is a little more than two weeks old, now has a name. And the public can pay her a visit at the Giraffe House.

Is That a Wolf? Huge Canine Rounded Up in Capitol Heights (Photos)
A huge four-legged animal resembling a wolf was spotted in the Capitol Heights area Thursday morning, prompting Animal Control to round up the canine.

President Trump's Approval Rating 'Under Water' in Maryland: Poll
A new Goucher Poll gives President Donald Trump low approval ratings overall, but most GOP voters give him high job approval marks.

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• Woman Pleads Guilty to Looting Portalli's After Ellicott City Flood
• Body Found in National Harbor, Police Shut Down Fleet Street
• One Eleven Main Makes 50 Best Restaurants List: Baltimore Magazine
• WATCH: Armed Man Robs Same Germantown Liquor Store Twice

Maryland Politicians To Attend Anti-Trump Town Hall
State and federal elected officials will attend a town hall Sunday called "How the People and Congress Can Stop a Lawless President" in Montgomery County. After 825 free tickets were quickly claimed, organizers announced plans to live-stream the event.

Officer Who Rescued Silver Spring Apartment Fire Victims Given Highest Honor
An off-duty Silver Spring police officer received the Medal of Valor for his heroism; he was the first to respond to the gas explosion that killed seven people at an apartment complex in August. He helped residents jumping to safety from their burning apartments, then pulled fire alarms and evacuated more than 100 people.

New Commuter Buses Start March 1 Between Annapolis And Baltimore
Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) will roll out two new express Commuter Bus routes – 210 and 215 – on Wednesday, March 1, to connect Kent Island and Annapolis to Baltimore City.

• 'American Hero' Harriet Tubman Of Maryland Could Be Honored At Capitol
• $1.825M Owings Mills WOW House With Gym, Stage, Library, Art Room
• Man, Woman Charged With Attempted Murder In Odenton Shooting
• World-Renowned Luminarium To Light Up Columbia For 50th Birthday
• 2 Men Assault, Rob Acquaintance in Annapolis
• Towson WOW House On 3.5 Acres With Cabana, Tennis Court

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