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Plane Crashes into Highway: Maryland Stories of the Week

Top headlines around the state range from a plane crash snarling Labor Day traffic to a baby panda born at the zoo.

Havre de Grace Speedboat Racer: 'One of the Hottest Drivers'
Jimmy Shane took the hydroplane racing circuit by storm over Labor Day weekend. Read more on Havre de Grace Patch.

Towson University Cheerleaders Appealing Suspension
The defending National Cheerleaders Association champions are appealing a suspension resulting from alleged hazing violations. Read more on Towson Patch.

IronBirds Secure McNamara Division Title
The team was bound for the New York-Penn League playoffs for the first time in franchise history. Read more on Aberdeen Patch.

Airplane Crashes off Rt. 50 in Bowie
A small plane crash in Bowie on held up traffic in the westbound lanes on Labor Day. Read more on Bowie Patch.

Slain Baltimore County Police Officer Honored at Orioles Game
Officer Jason Schneider's 10-year-old son, Brandon, threw out the first pitch Thursday night. Read more on Catonsville Patch.

Drum Roll Please: Baby Panda is a _____?
Is it a bouncing baby girl or boy for the National Zoo? Find out on Bethesda-Chevy Chase Patch.

Joppa Auto Shop Burned Twice in 2 Weeks
The Maryland State Fire Marshal is seeking public assistance in a suspected arson. Read more on Aberdeen Patch.

Community Mourns Death of Potomac Drowning Victim
Mark Moore would have celebrated his 23rd birthday the day officials recovered his body from the Potomac River. Read more on Odenton-Severn Patch.

Councilman to File Suit Against Harford Schools Over Pay-to-Play
"This whole thing isn't fair," Harford County Councilman Dion Guthrie said during a council meeting this week. Read more on Bel Air Patch.

No More “White Whales” in East Rockville?
East Rockville residents are considering forming a conservation district to curb mansionization. See the story at Rockville Patch.

Charles Lollar Announces Campaign for Governor
Another Republican candidate joins Harford County Executive David Craig and Anne Arundel County Delegate Ron George. Read more on Towson Patch.

Fire Knocks Out Power to Prince George's Hospital Center
Three of the hospital's transformers caught fire, causing the entire facility to lose electricity. Read more on Bowie Patch.

Mom Shares Story to Encourage Suicide Prevention
An Anne Arundel County mom is sharing her story after losing her 13-year-old son as part of National Suicide Prevention Week. Read more on Severna Park Patch.


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