Police try to control rumors of school violence

Anne Arundel County police are working to dispel rumors of threats of possible school violence that are spreading on social media.

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Local school systems focusing on security amid concerns

At least four area school systems have posted notices about security on their homepages in an effort to squash rumors swirling on social media.

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Carl Snowden charged with probation violation

Court records show the civil rights director for Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler has been charged with violating his probation in a 2010 drunken driving case.

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Teen struck and killed in Laurel

A 15-year-old boy was struck and killed Thursday morning in Laurel.

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Md. man accused of stealing government property

A Severn man has been indicted on a charge of theft of government property after metal cabinets were stolen from a warehouse that stored property owned by the Social Security Administration.

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BWI/Marshall gets OK to waive fees for airlines adding new routes

The Maryland Board of Public Works unanimously approved Wednesday a deal that would allow BWI/Marshall Airport to waive fees, a move designed to encourage new routes to and from the airport.

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Anne Arundel woman in animal cruelty plea deal

A Severna Park woman has been fined $2,000 for causing unnecessary pain and suffering to cats.

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Fort Meade breaks ground with private housing for junior soldiers

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24-hour casinos allowed under new Maryland rules

Maryland casinos will be allowed to open 24 hours a day under new rules approved by state regulators.

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Md. student death prompts meningitis advisory

The death of a Glen Burnie high school junior who suffered meningitis-like symptoms prompted Anne Arundel County school officials to warn parents and students about the disease.

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Md. governor says law bans speed camera bounties

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley says state law bans speed camera contractors from being paid based on the number of tickets issued.

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Md. State Police seek driver in fatal hit-and-run

Maryland State Police say they are looking for a driver involved in fatal hit-and-run accident.

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Mice mingle with passengers at BWI Airport

Passengers at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport say they have been waiting for flights with mice recently.

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Md. highway administration defends speed camera program

The Maryland State Highway Administration is defending its speed cameras after a state lawmaker called for local jurisdictions to audit the devices and submit the results to the General Assembly.

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Pedestrian critically injured on Route 50

An Anne Arundel County fire official says a pedestrian was struck by a car along Route 50 in Annapolis and critically injured.

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D.C. area's newest casino plans to stay open 24/7

The newest casino in the D.C. area is making changes that could mean more jobs for D.C. area residents.

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Police seeking man in Annapolis robbery, thefts

Authorities in Anne Arundel County are looking for a man who is wanted for robbing an Annapolis Rite Aid and stealing from a CVS.

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35 boats expected for Annapolis Harbor parade

At least 35 boats are expected for a holiday boat parade in Annapolis Harbor.

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Severn teen dies when struck by car in Annapolis

Police in Anne Arundel County say a teenager is dead after being struck by a car while trying to cross a road in Annapolis.

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O'Malley to hold open house

Gov. Martin O'Malley and first lady Catherine Curran O'Malley are holding an open house for members of the public.

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