More Threats To Maryland Jewish Community Centers: Patch PM

Here are some stories to share this evening from Patch sites across Maryland:

Baltimore Ravens Safety Matthew Elam Arrested on Drug Charges in Florida
Baltimore Ravens safety Matthew Elam was arrested in Miami Beach when a search of his Range Rover turned up marijuana and Oxycodone.

Bomb Threat At Owings Mills Jewish Community Center Apparent 'Hoax': CEO
A bomb threat Monday morning at the Jewish Community Center in Owings Mills appeared to be connected to a series of hoaxes nationwide, the JCC of Greater Baltimore reported. The threat was phoned in at 10 a.m., the building was swept and an evacuation was deemed unnecessary.

Annapolis Jewish Day School Target Of Bomb Threat: Police
Aleph Bet Jewish Day School in Annapolis was one of seven Jewish day schools and 13 Jewish community centers nationwide that received bomb threats on Monday. Despite a 9:44 a.m. phone call stating there was an explosive device inside the school, Annapolis Police said the threat was unfounded.

• Towson Barnes & Noble Plans To Close
• Marine Stationed At Fort Meade Killed In Accident
• Top 100 Elementary Schools In Maryland: Niche.com's 2017 List
• Burglar Kills Pet Turtle, Faces Animal Cruelty Charge: Police

Gov. Hogan Earns 63% Approval Rating: Goucher Poll
Nearly two-thirds of Marylanders give Gov. Larry Hogan high marks during his first term in office. The promising poll numbers come despite attempts by Hogan's opponents to tie him to the unpopular policies of President Donald Trump — Hogan didn't support Trump and said he did not vote for him in November.

• Jazz's Island Soul Restaurant Opens In Columbia
• DNC Chairman Race: Maryland's Tom Perez Chosen To Lead Party
• Lyon Sisters Murders: Trial Delayed For Lloyd Welch
• Illegal Street Races On I-70 Broken Up By Police, Pasadena Man Charged

Patch PM shares a few of the day’s must-read items from our Maryland network. The Patch community platform covers communities across the state.