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Top posts in Maryland, including free admission to national parks this weekend. Plus, how to share your local news and events on Patch.

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

Bebe To Close All Stores By End Of May
All Bebe locations will shutter by May; the sole remaining Maryland store is in Bethesda. Based in Brisbane, California, the women's clothing chain has 180 locations in the United States and Canada.

Father Of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Dies
"...an American hero, and the man that I am most proud of, passed away," Gov. Larry Hogan said on the loss of his father, former Prince George’s county executive and Congressman Lawrence J. Hogan.

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Baltimore Rated Ugliest City By Travel And Leisure Magazine
Travel and Leisure magazine readers have concluded that Baltimore is not easy on the eyes, based on a recent survey. Baltimore's spot at the top of the "least attractive cities" list was consistent, according to Travel and Leisure, with the "tendency for cities with ultra-dedicated sports fans to rank poorly in the looks department."

Free Admission At Maryland's National Parks This Weekend
Every national park across the country will offer free admission this weekend to celebrate National Park Week. Admission will be free on Saturday, April 22, and Sunday, April 23. Check out our list of 15 sites in Maryland to check out from the National Park Service, from Civil War battlefields to wildlife refuges.

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Man Wanted For Armed Assault Of Letter Carrier In Damascus

Investigators released a computer-created composite of the suspect in a March assault and are asking for the public’s help to identify him.

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Baltimore Rated Ugliest City By Travel And Leisure Magazine
Travel and Leisure magazine readers have concluded that Baltimore is not easy on the eyes, based on a recent survey. Baltimore's spot at the top of the "least attractive cities" list was consistent, according to Travel and Leisure, with the "tendency for cities with ultra-dedicated sports fans to rank poorly in the looks department."

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