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Patch has community sites across Maryland. Here are some of the top posts from the past 24 hours.

2 Arrested in Killing of Rapper 'Swipey' in PG County
Police have made two arrests in the killing of popular local rapper Swipey. There may be additional suspects.

Top 100 Elementary Schools In Maryland: Niche.com's 2017 List
In Niche.com's 2017 list of best public elementary schools, Montgomery and Howard counties had strong showings.

Turtle-Killing Burglar Faces Animal Cruelty Charge: Police
Police allege one of two men who burglarized a home in Baltimore County violently killed one of the resident's pets before leaving, and the man is also wanted in an armed home invasion.

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• Towson Barnes & Noble Plans To Close
• Annapolis Jewish Day School Target Of Bomb Threat: Police
• Bomb Threat At Owings Mills Jewish Community Center Apparent 'Hoax': CEO
• Gov. Hogan Earns 63% Approval Rating: Goucher Poll
• Baltimore Ravens Safety Matthew Elam Arrested on Drug Charges in Florida
• Waterfront Playground On Susquehanna River Gets Facelift
• Lyon Sisters Murders: Trial Delayed For Lloyd Welch
• Baltimore Ravens Safety Matthew Elam Arrested on Drug Charges in Florida
• Face Of Addiction Exhibit To Appear At 8 Harford High Schools
• Missing Gaithersburg Woman A Cousin Of Murdered Teen
• 2 Crofton Residents Die In Crash, Alcohol Suspected
• DNC Chairman Race: Maryland's Tom Perez Chosen To Lead Party
• $44K In Cash Seized With Accused Oxycodone Dealer During Arrest
• Potomac Man Found Dead Near Home, Reported Missing Feb. 9
• New Coffee Shop Takoma Beverage Co. Coming In April

Several fires also broke out across the state:

• Cat Rescued From Bel Apartment Fire: Official
• Firefighters Battle House Fire in Largo (Video)
• 'Extensive Damage' From Columbia House Fire Displaces 2 Residents: HCDFRS
• Brush Fire Breaks Out On Old Montgomery Road: Officials
• Fire Breaks Out On Bonifant Street In Silver Spring

Donatella the turtle was allegedly killed by a burglar who is at large and considered dangerous. Image via Baltimore County Police Department.