Up To 450 Stores Closing, Retailer Says: Patch PM

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Pier 1 Imports, With 19 MD Stores, Closing Up To 450 Locations

The planned closures come as the company faces a decline in foot traffic.

Baltimore County Officer Charged With Assault, Burglary

Police said he has been suspended without pay.

Glen Burnie Girl Competing On 'Kids Baking Championship' Show

The show debuted Monday on Food Network.

6-Year-Old Dies After Being Struck By A Car In Columbia: Police

Police said the boy and his mother were in the crosswalk when a car hit them.

2 Children Killed In Essex Crash, Others Injured: Police

A 5 and 6-year-old died crossing the road, while a 9-year-old and an adult have life-threatening injuries, police said.

MoCo School Boundary Fight: Board's Decision Appealed

The appeal alleges the board "illegally reassigned school boundaries," creating inequities.

Also Worth A Look Today

• Underage Drinkers Busted With Fake IDs In Annapolis: Police
• Ravens Vs. Titans In AFC Divisional Playoffs: Tickets, Time, Odds
• Arrest Made In Wheaton Mall Assault Case: Police
• HoCoGro Compost Earns U.S. Composting Council Designation
• Library Waives $754K Worth Of Fines, Fees For Anne Arundel Co.
• Parents File For Emergency Hearing In HCPSS Redistricting
• MoCo Police Announce Results Of Alcohol Task Force

Weather Headlines

• Winter Weather Advisory Issued For 8 MD Counties Plus Baltimore
• Anne Arundel Schools Canceling Events, Meetings Jan. 7 For Snow
• Baltimore City Public Schools Makes Weather Call For January 7
• Weather Call From Baltimore County Public Schools For January 7
• Weather Call From Carroll County Public Schools For January 7
• After-School Activities Canceled At Cecil County Public Schools
• HCPS Makes Weather Call For Tuesday, January 7
• Howard County Schools Make Weather Call For Jan. 7
• MoCo Schools Make Weather Call For Jan. 7
• PG County Schools Cancels Evening Classes, Activities Due To Snow

Across America

• D.C. Area Federal Offices Close Early Due To Weather
• Fotis Dulos Charged With Murdering His Wife, Jennifer Dulos, 50
• Virginia Woman's Faith In Humanity Restored After Deluge Of Mail

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