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Saturday’s Powerball Jackpot If Nobody Wins

As the drawing for Wednesday’s record Powerball jackpot of $1.5 billion inches closer and closer, interest continues to be through the roof to see if anyone will be that much richer by the day’s end.

Saturday’s Powerball jackpot would be $2 billion, with a $1.24 Billion cash payout, New York state gaming commission spokeswoman Christy Calicchia told Patch. >>>read more.

Teens Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Bicyclist

Surrounded by a group of teenagers, 29-year-old Robert Ponsi held his bike up while the crowd yelled obscenities at him during a weekend confrontation, according to witnesses.

A 15-year-old who has since been charged pulled out a knife and fatally stabbed the man, according to ABC 2 News. On Tuesday, Ponsi’s family and friends mourned him on what would have been his 30th birthday. >>>read more.

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Maryland’s ‘Praying Mantis’ District Among Worst in Gerrymandering

• Political blogger says John Sarbanes’ Third District -- which includes Ellicott City and Columbia -- is one of the worst in the nation.

Found: ‘The Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow’

• These HdG Patch reader-submitted photos brightened our day and we hope they do the same for you.

Heavy Equipment to Move in Harford County Wednesday Night

• The State Highway Administration advises drivers that a convoy will be on the move on MD 136 and US 1.

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