Statewide Tributes For Slain Police Officer | PatchPM

Share-worthy stories from the Maryland Patch network to talk about tonight:

Man Who Shot Officer Had Violent Past: Chief

A slain Prince George's County cop was shot five times with a shotgun, authorities say.

20 Safest School Districts In Maryland

Niche.com used data from the U.S. Department of Education, the FBI, parents and other sources.

PG County Police Chief Slams Rumors About Slain Officer

Visibly angry at times, the chief called it a "very harmful narrative."

Maryland Restaurants Celebrating National Margarita Day

Happy National Margarita Day! See a list of celebration locations and several specials throughout Maryland.

Rockville Woman Wins Gold On U.S. Women's Hockey Team

The U.S. women's hockey team won gold in a shootout with Rockville native Haley Skarupa playing forward.

Record Temps Take 40-Degree Drop: Maryland Weather

The summer weather is over, and the sun is on hiatus for the next several days.

No Clear Favorites For Governor Among MD Democrats: Goucher Poll

Democrats don't have a frontrunner for governor, but favor Ben Cardin over Chelsea Manning for Senate.

Bethesda's José Andrés Wins 2018 James Beard Humanitarian Award

The restaurateur was recognized for his efforts to feed people in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.

Also Worth a Look Today

• National Harbor Lights Capital Wheel Blue For Slain Officer
• Howard County First Responders Salute Fallen PG County Policeman
• Baltimore Seen Less As Economic Engine For Maryland, Survey Says
• Immigration Town Hall Set For Joppa With Congressman Andy Harris
• Red Line Service Resumes After Person Hit By Metro
• Most Marylanders Agree On Opioids, Split On Football And Baltimore: POLL
• Over 100 Displaced By Fire In Aspen Hill Apartment Complex
• Havre de Grace Restaurant Week 2018 Includes 6 Eateries
• Odenton Teen Cuts Mom's Boyfriend In Argument: Police
• Silver Spring Men Arrested On Drug, Gun Charges In Hotel Room
• Owings Mills Man Faces Drug Charges After Slipping, Falling
• Takoma Park Police Search For Runaway Teen
• Missing Darnestown Woman Functions At Middle-School Level: Police

Across America

• Spend The Night At The NJ Camp Where 'Friday The 13th' Was Filmed
• Man Killed By Falling Debris In PA Turnpike Tunnel
• Ford Motor Co. Exec Leaves Over 'Inappropriate Behavior'
• David Letterman Spotted In Chicago Filming New Netflix Talk Show
• Polk Sheriff Proposes Arming School Staff To Protect Students

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