'Nicest Place In America' May Be In Maryland: Patch PM

A Maryland ballpark is in the running for the title of "Nicest Place in America," according to a Reader's Digest poll. Meanwhile, an eatery favored for its pies and breakfast food has been dubbed the best 24-hour restaurant in the state. Plus, DNA evidence leads to a rapist's sketch, two Maryland Sears stores are closing, race relations spark rally and a banner plane makes an emergency landing. Here are the top local news stories from Maryland Patches on Friday, June 23:

Camden Yards A Finalist For 'Nicest Place In America': Reader's Digest
The recognition of local heroes each week at this venue got the attention of Reader's Digest in its quest for niceness.

Laurel Diner Named 'Best 24-Hour Restaurant' In Maryland
Cosmopolitan calls this restaurant a "true gem of a diner," where regulars sit at the counter and munch on American food, with a heavy emphasis on breakfast and pie.

Police Release Composite Of Germantown Rapist From DNA Evidence
The man is accused of breaking into six women's homes and attacking them after midnight. The victims ranged from ages 37 to 95.

• 2 Maryland Sears Stores Closing: Report
• NAACP Rally: Issue State Of Emergency On Race Relations
• Duck Donuts Opening In White Marsh
• Banner Plane Makes Emergency Landing On Eastern Shore: Police
• FBI: Serial Bank Robber Wanted
• Driver Run Over On Side Of I-95 Was Airlifted After Road Rage Incident: Police
• Maryland Weekend Weather: Steamy, Stormy Start To The Weekend
• Hope For The Homeless Fashion Show, Luke Bryan, Jazz Summer Series: Maryland Weekend
• 3 Murders Linked To 2 Reisterstown Residents: Police
• Movies Out This Weekend: 'The Beguiled,' 'The Big Sick,' And 'Transformers: The Last Knight'

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