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2 Workers Killed In Anne Arundel County, Incidents Unrelated
A worker in Arnold died Tuesday when a tree fell on him, while a worker in Annapolis died after he fell out of a tree, authorities say.

Maryland Lawmaker 'Deeply Concerned' About JCC Bomb Threats
After "telephone terrorism" struck Jewish Community Centers 68 times in two months, Congressman John Sarbanes said: “I am deeply concerned by recent threats to Jewish Community Centers – including the JCC of Greater Baltimore – and by other anti-Semitic acts and crimes that have taken place across the country."

• La Cakerie Grand Opening Slated for Saturday
• Adega Wine Cellars & Café Shutters In Silver Spring
• Lucky Strike Set To Open At Westfield Montgomery Mall

Maryland Ties For Worst Commute Time in U.S.
Californians talk about gridlock on their freeways, New Yorkers complain about backed-up commuter rails and roads. But recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau confirms that Maryland is tops in terrible traffic. See how 103 Maryland communities stacked up according to driving time.

Metro Crisis Nears the Breaking Point
Despite massive cuts across the D.C. Metro system, there's still a $290 million budget gap. Metro is likely to continue cutting service, and fares are likely to increase 10 to 25 cents, both for the rail system and for buses.

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• 2-Alarm Building Fire Draws 100-Plus Firefighters To Rosedale
• Taser Ban Lifted in Howard County
• New Charging Station To Power Green Tourism + Electric Vehicles In Havre de Grace

4 Montgomery County Cities Dubbed Most Culturally Diverse In U.S.
Several cities in Montgomery County placed in the top ten "Most Culturally Diverse Cities" 2017 list created by the personal-finance website Wallethub, which started investigating cultural diversity in the U.S. after President Donald Trump signed executive orders targeting immigration-policy reform.

Pictured, this newly installed charging station in Havre de Grace requires two hours to power up a car. Since the device is located within walking distance of downtown, officials hope it will spur tourism, with green drivers having time to spare exploring the city's waterfront and businesses. Photo Credit: City of Havre de Grace.