Maryland Cryptologist Killed In Syria: Patch PM

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Fort Meade Sailor Killed In Syria Suicide Bomb Attack

The 35-year-old intelligence expert described as a "rockstar" in her field reportedly leaves behind two children under the age of 5.

MD Weekend Events: Art After Hours, Frozen Fest, Whiskey Rocks

Edgar Allan Poe's birthday celebration, the Havre de Grace Ice Festival and more are listed.

Skateboarder Dies After Police Car Crash Near Woodlawn: Officials

It is the second fatal crash involving a Baltimore County police car this month.

Build-A-Bear Offers $5.50 Bears For National Hug Day

Maryland Build-A-Bear stores are celebrating national hug day over the holiday weekend with a deal.

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PHOTO: Chief Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) Shannon M. Kent, 35, who was killed Jan. 16, 2019, in Manbij, Syria, while assigned to Cryptologic Warfare Activity 66 (CWA 66), supporting Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Navy/Released)