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School Counselor Found Guilty of Child Sexual Abuse of Students at School for Deaf

Clarence Taylor was found guilty of two counts of child sex abuse for groping two girls at the Maryland School for the Deaf Columbia campus. Read more on Ellicott City Patch.

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Drugs, Rifles Found at Home of Gambrills Day Care

Police arrested two people accused of possessing drugs near the Gambrils Day Nursery. One of the charged suspects is the daughter of the owner. Read more on Odenton-Severn Patch.

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County Contends Fired Battalion Chief ‘Served as a Model of Insubordination

The county asked that the fire officer’s claims of wrongful termination for Facebook posts be dismissed in federal court. Read more on Columbia Patch.

Report: Silver Spring Transit Center Flaws Won’t Get Final Fix Until Spring

The long-delayed transit center that is to be a central hub for Metrorail, Metrobus, MARC trains and the proposed Purple Line has been plagued with delays—including a delay in fixing the center’s structural flaws. Read more on Silver Spring Patch.

Council Takes Up Discussion of Bus Rapid Transit in Montgomery County

The Montgomery County Council held its first work session Tuesday on the proposed 80-mile bus rapid transit system for the county. Read more on Bethesda-Chevy Chase Patch.

Putting a Face on Homelessness in Montgomery County

When Jasper Young turned up at a homeless shelter in Montgomery County two years ago, he knew he needed housing help but he though his health was fine. He credits local effort with saving his life. The story is at Rockville Patch.

Court Records Paint Timeline in Case of Accused Sexual Predator at Beer Pong Events

Secret phone recordings and a staged coffee shop meet-up led to arrest of Gaithersburg man, whom police accused of taking advantage of a drunk college student he met during a beer pong tournament in College Park, MD. Read the story at Gaithersburg Patch.

Church Helping Typhoon Victims, Locals Await News on Families Overseas

Members of the River of Life International Christian Fellowship are shipping supplies to typhoon victims in the Philippines, as some wait for news about the safety of their families. Read more on Perry Hall Patch.

Report: 2,000 Homes Planned for Baltimore Crossroads

A Virginia developer agreed to purchase land in White Marsh to build a community of 2,000 homes, as local leaders call for less development. Read more on Perry Hall Patch.


Recent Westminster High School Grad Remains Critical Following Car Accident


A 2013 Westminster High School graduate who was an honor roll student and member of the school's basketball team remains in critical condition at Shock trauma following a Wednesday car accident. The community rallies in support of Devan, who family reports has had a leg amputated and is fighting to overcome many other injuries including fractures in other limbs and internal injuries.Read more on Westminster Patch.

Carroll County Could Face Fines for Failing to Satisfy 'Rain Tax' Requirements

The Maryland Attorney General's office has informed Carroll County leadership that the county could face fines of up to $10,000 per day of violation if it does not fully implement the requirements of HB 987, otherwise known as the "Rain Tax." Read more on Westminster Patch.

Police Say Convicted Fake Cop at it Again

A South Anne Arundel County man charged this week with impersonating a police officer was found guilty of similar charges earlier this year, according to online court records. Read more on Edgewater-Davidsonville Patch.

Firefighters Battle 100-Acre Brush Fire in Edgewater

Wednesday's high winds fueled a 100-acre brush fire in Edgewater. Read more on Edgewater-Davidsonville Patch.

76-Year-Old Bowie Woman Wins $100,000 Lotto Prize

Imagine you just realized you won $50,000 playing a Maryland Lottery game. Now, imagine the day you go to Lottery headquarters to redeem your prize, you find out your prize has been doubled. Read more on Bowie Patch.


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