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Tornado, Car Into Store, Drownings, Fires, O'Malley's Presidential Hopes: MD Top Headlines

Patch rounds up some of this week's top headlines from around Maryland.

Spending on school supplies is expected to go down this year, but families are still expected to spend, on average, more than $630 per child this year. Read more on Elkridge Patch.

Cisco to Acquire Columbia Company for $2.7 Billion

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Sourcefire, a cybersecurity company, will be bought by the global networking giant Cisco. Read more on Columbia Patch.

Man Shot by Police At Columbia BJ's Charged with First-Degree Assault

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Charging documents said the incident began after the man attempted to shoplift a pair of shorts under a Thobe. Read more on Columbia Patch.

Man's Leg Amputated After Buick Crashes Into Sam's Club In Gaithersburg

Three people were injured, one seriously, after a man crashed a Buick LaSabre through a set of utility doors and into the food court at the Gaithersburg Sam's Club. Read more on Gaithersburg Patch and listen to the 911 call here.

Report: Officer Should Not Have Been Using Sirens, Lights in Fatal Bowie Crash

James Dejay Toliver, 32, of Upper Marlboro was killed in the collision. Read more on Upper Marlboro Patch.

Multiple Boats Destroyed in Edgewater Fire

An early morning fire at the Oak Grove Marine Center in Edgewater destroyed three boats and caused some environmental concerns Thursday morning. Read more on Edgewater Patch.

Suspects in Multi-State Burglary Spree Arrested in Bowie

The suspects were identified by police at a Bowie hotel where they were later arrested. Read more on Bowie Patch.

Parking Lot Stabber Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder

Antoinette C. Starks was found "not criminally responsible" for an unprovoked stabbing in 2011. Read more on Bowie Patch.

Police Seek Identity of Dead Man Found in Potomac River

Cause of death is still unknown, police said. Read more on Upper Marlboro Patch.

Havre de Grace Creating Identity as 'Furlough Friendly Community'

The "Furlough Friendly" program will offer a 20 percent discount to furloughed employees at participating Havre de Grace businesses; people will have to show ID, Havre de Grace Tourism and Marketing Manager Brigitte Peters said. Read more on Havre de Grace Patch.

Confirmed Tornado Damaged Darlington Properties Tuesday

A confirmed tornado is responsible for damaging farms and knocking down trees in northern Harford County early Tuesday morning. Winds reached an estimated 80 miles per hour and one of the damaged properties is home to a Preakness Stakes winning horse. Read more on Havre de Grace Patch.

Drug Case Against Kami Ring Rape Suspect Dropped

Drug charges against the man accused of raping and murdering 10-year-old Kami Ring last month have been dropped. Read more on Perryville Patch.

Animal Lovers Advocate for Tougher Cruelty Investigations

Baltimore officials insist the city is making progress fighting animal cruelty, but advocates argue more can still be done. Read more on North Baltimore Patch.

1 Year Later: Aberdeen Police Still Seeking Help in Cal Ripken Family Kidnapping

Vi Ripken, mother of Hall of Famer Cal Ripken and the matriarch of the Aberdeen family, was kidnapped from her Clover Street home and returned within 24 hours in July 2012. Read more on Aberdeen Patch.

UPDATE: Edgewood Man Identified in Atkisson Dam Death

Army officials have identified the Edgewood man found dead near Atkisson Dam Sunday and a criminal investigation is ongoing. Foul play has not been ruled out. Read more on Aberdeen Patch.

Police: Forest Hill Man Shoots at Wife, Then Shoots Himself

A Forest Hill man was in stable condition at Maryland Shock Trauma after he shot at his wife, and then shot himself in the face Monday night, police said. Read more on Bel Air Patch.

What Sequester? Big Defense Firms Holding Up OK

In the face of federal budget cuts, companies including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and General Dynamics all reported strong corporate earnings this week. Read more on Odenton-Severn Patch.

Baltimore Police Arrest 'Public Enemy Number One'

Capone Chase, 19, the second man Baltimore police named "public enemy number one" in the last month, has been arrested. Read more on North Baltimore Patch.

State Del. Cardin Runs for Maryland Attorney General

Del. Jon Cardin Monday ended months of speculation when he formally announced his candidacy for Maryland attorney general. Read more on Owings Mills-Reisterstown Patch.

Poll: O’Malley Presidential Numbers Up But He’s Still in Last

Despite a slight uptick in the polls, Gov. Martin O’Malley finished last among potential Democratic presidential hopefuls in a new poll in New Hampshire. A poll by the New Hampshire Journal shows Hillary Clinton leading by a wide margin among Democratic hopefuls. Read more on Owings Mills-Reisterstown Patch.

Historic Courthouse Measures Up For 'House Of Cards'

The popular Netflix political drama starring Kevin Spacey could begin filming in Towson as early as next week. Workers for the Washington, DC-based political drama have visited the second floor offices occupied by the Baltimore County Council and a possible shooting date appears to be coming into focus. Read more on Towson Patch.

Electricity Costs Could Increase Under O’Malley Environmental Plan

Marylanders could pay more for electricity under a plan proposed my Gov. Martin O’Malley that is intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the state by 25 percent in seven years.  Read more on Owings Mills-Reisterstown Patch.

Former GBMC Security Guard Sentenced For Attempted Rape

A former Greater Baltimore Medical Center security guard was sentenced Wednesday to 50 years in prison for attempted first-degree rape. Read more on Towson Patch.


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