Juneteenth Declared MD State Holiday By Hogan | Patch PM

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Most Expensive MD House For Sale At $24M Tied To History, Seafood

Maryland's most expensive house for sale at $24.9M is a former monastery built as a private home and owned by the Phillips Seafood founder.

Bowie Doctor Gave Opioids Without Cause, Defrauded Medicaid: MD

A Prince George's County doctor prescribed opioids and anxiety medicine without a medical purpose, officials alleged on Wednesday.

Suspended Officer Found Guilty Of Domestic Assault: Officials

An Anne Arundel County jury found a suspended Prince George's County Police Department officer guilty of domestic assault, officials announced June 8. Authorities identified the convicted man as 32-year-old Steven Davis of Laurel.

Juneteeth Reconized As Holiday In MD, State Marks End Of Slavery

Maryland will recognize Juneteenth as a legal holiday this year, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Thursday. The June 19 celebration marks the end of slavery in the United States. The move comes hours before President Joe Biden is expected to sign a bill that would recognize Juneteenth as the 12th federal holiday.

• Public Forum Discussing Race Presented On Juneteenth In HoCo
• Annapolis Hosts Juneteenth Festival, Marks End Of Slavery
• Juneteenth Recognized As Holiday, Festival Set In Prince George's

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