More Sears, Kmart Stores To Close In Maryland: Patch PM

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Two Stores In Maryland On New List Of Sears Closures

Sears announced another 80 of its stores will close, including a Kmart and Sears in Maryland.

DC Fireman Accused Of Stealing Shoes At Gunpoint In Silver Spring

The fire department said the man was on leave following a designer sneaker heist.

Ellicott City 'Safe And Sound' Flood Plan Introduced

The county executive presented plans like more inspections to help keep Old Ellicott City safe.

MD Weekend Events: Glitter Ball, Festival Of Lights, Pub Tour

Distillery tours and tastings, Baltimore Ravens game and more are happening this weekend.

Boat Stopped Susquehanna Bridge Rail Traffic: Report

Trains between Delaware and Maryland were impacted by the incident.

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• Early Walmart Closing On Christmas Eve Angers Patrons In Clinton
• 304 Murder Victims Remembered At Baltimore Vigil
• Flood Watch Issued For Central Maryland
• 244 DUI Arrests Made In Montgomery Co. Alcohol Crackdown
• Sewage Pipe Closed Baltimore Police Station
• Man Ejected From Vehicle In Serious I-97 Crash: Police
• Weekend Metro Work May Cause Delays

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Pictured, Sears at The Mall in Columbia is closing by Dec. 31. Two new store closures will take effect by March 2019, Sears Holdings announced on Friday, Dec. 28. Photo by Elizabeth Janney.