Community Corner
Star Athlete Surprise, Politician Hazmat Scare, Shed Burial Sentencing, Walmart Expanding: MD Top News
Patch rounds up some of this week's top headlines from around Maryland.
Beatriz Tinoco, 18, documented her dream day on Twitter. Read more at Rockville Patch.
Find out what's happening in North Baltimorewith free, real-time updates from Patch.
A new South Bowie Walmart Supercenter is part of the company's plan to expand in Prince George's County. Read more at Bowie Patch.
Find out what's happening in North Baltimorewith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Community health facility offers primary care and dental services to all, regardless of insurance. Read more on Greenbelt Patch.
Parts of Prince George’s County Declared Food Deserts by the USDA.
Areas of College Park and Southern Prince George’s County included in USDA findings. Read more on College Park Patch.
Col. Brian Foley was ushered in as garrison commander during a change-of-command ceremony on Thursday. Read more on Odenton-Severn Patch
Elkridge Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Killing Wife, Burying Her Beneath Shed
The judge described Robert Jarrett as a "monster hiding behind the softness of human skin.” Read more on Elkridge Patch.
Jarrett's Son, Attorney React To Court's Decision
Robert Jarrett's son said he was happy with the court and the maximum sentence given to his father for killing his mother and burying her beneath a shed in the family’s Elkridge backyard. Read more on Columbia Patch.
Police: Smash and Grab Suspects May Be Part of Larger Check Fraud Scheme
Police reported a detective was conducting an extensive investigation into a group who travel from Florida to Maryland, steal purses and commit check fraud. Read more on Ellicott City Patch.
Suspicious Substance Found at Offices of Rep. Elijah Cummings
The Baltimore Fire Department’s hazardous materials team was called Wednesday morning to the offices of Rep. Elijah Cummings because of a suspicious substance. Read more on North Baltimore Patch.
The Baltimore Ravens unveiled the first part of a two-year, $35 million upgrade to M&T Bank Stadium. Read more on North Baltimore Patch.
Pigs, Cows and Carnival Rides: An Evening at the Howard County Fair
Scenes from the 2013 Howard County Fair from the fairgrounds in West Friendship, MD. Read more on Ellicott City Patch.
Hyattsville Mayor Avoids Censure
Citing apologies from Mayor Marc Tartaro, council members table motion to censure. Read more on Hyattsville Patch.
Hyattsville Council Sees Safeway Proposal
Developers need financial incentives before project can move forward. Read more on Hyattsville Patch.
Eldersburg Bank Robber on the Loose
The Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help finding the bank robber. Read more on Eldersburg Patch.Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.