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Highway Sinkhole, Haunted Hotels, Booster Booted: Top MD News

Renowned senator dies, dangerous fugitive captured, Social Security snafu and other stories made news this week in Maryland.

MARYLAND — We know you're busy. In case you missed any top stories this week on Patch, we've rounded them up for you.


Sinkhole Repairs Complete On MD 32: State Highway Administration

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — A large sinkhole formed on MD 32 Thursday near MD 295, making multiple lanes impassable... Read more


2 Baltimore Hotels Listed Among Most Haunted In America

BALTIMORE, MD — With the Halloween season in full swing, thrill-seekers hoping for a ghostly encounter would be wise to head to Baltimore. Charm City is reportedly home to two of the most haunted... Read more

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Cal Ripken Jr. Marries Judge

ANNAPOLIS, MD — The "Iron Man"— best known for playing a record 2,632 consecutive games with the Baltimore Orioles — has remarried... Read more


UMD Booster Kicked Off Team Flight: Report

COLLEGE PARK, MD — A University of Maryland booster was kicked off a team trip to Saturday's game at Michigan at the players' request after a report surfaced in which the booster suggested that it... Read more

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Bank Tells Crofton Woman She's Been Declared Dead

CROFTON, MD — Imagine checking your bank balance to see it has plummeted to zero, wiped out, and a call to the bank tells you that your accounts are frozen. Why the nightmare? Because you've been... Read more


Harford County Teen Died Running To School Bus: Police

WHITE HALL, MD — Police said a Harford County teenager died Tuesday morning as he ran to catch the school bus. The driver who hit him is not facing charges, according to officials. Kyle Lynam,... Read more


Fall Foliage Map 2018: When Autumn Leaves Peak In Maryland

Here's when and where to see Maryland's best fall colors this season, plus a tool to make the most of it...Read more.


Senator Joseph Tydings Dies At Age 90

MARYLAND — U.S. Senator Joseph Davies Tydings has died at the age of 90. Tydings, a Harford County Democrat, was known for his progressive policies, including a stance on gun control that contributed... Read more


Student Sexually Abused By School Staffer: Police

ANNAPOLIS, MD — A student support worker at an alternative school in Annapolis is in jail on multiple counts of sexually abusing a child, Annapolis Police say. Mark Thoms, 38, of Severna Park, who... Read more


Towson Alum Signs With San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Former Towson University standout Ryan Delaire signed with the San Francisco 49ers. Delaire played on the 49ers practice squad and was signed in time to play the Arizona... Read more


'Wanted And Dangerous' Fugitive Captured In PG County: Police

DISTRICT HEIGHTS, MD — Prince George's County Police assisted in the arrest of a man wanted... Read more

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