'Angel' Pays for Stranger's Christmas Shopping | Patch PM

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‘Angel’ Pays for Stranger’s Christmas Shopping

A Towson University student paid it forward during the holiday rush, and a fellow Target shopper has passed along the story of the random act of kindness.

The student was hailed as an “angel” for literally paying it forward, footing a $131.14 bill for someone in front of her at Target on Tuesday morning. It has been shared more than 1,600 times on Facebook as of Tuesday night. >>>read more.

‘Think of Pie’: Child’s Advice to Police

In what has been a difficult month for the Montgomery County Police Department -- the death of one officer and another injured by suspected drunk drivers -- a card from a youngster was just the thing to make the season bright.

The handmade card read, “Police - You get into bad stuff a lot. I know. So when stuff happens just think of pie. Also think of unicorns, rainbows and pie.” Police said they’ll follow those orders. >>>see the card.

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Burglar Cleans Out Toys for Tots, Harford Sheriff Says

• A storage space filled with toys for children in need was looted, officials said.

Havre de Grace Named Top Pick for New Year’s Eve

• A national magazine selected HdG as one of the best places in North America to ring in the new year.

Miller Lite is Covering D.C. Metro Rides Home on New Year’s Eve

• Free metro rides will be available on Jan. 1 from midnight until 3 a.m. Find out the details here.

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