$1K Water Bill, 9/11 Academy Victims, Cicada Fallout: Nearby News

Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Maryland Patches to talk about tonight:

• Police Still Investigating Killing Of 19-Year-Old In Gaithersburg
• Annapolis 9/11 Run Honors Naval Academy Grads Who Died In Attacks
• 99th Birthday Celebrated With Party, Cake From Police

Teen Dies After Custody Dispute In Anne Arundel: Police

A minor died after a custody dispute in Anne Arundel County, police announced Wednesday. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is still investigating the cause and manner of the 15-year-old's death, an incident report noted.

Maryland Says Goodbye To Cicadas, Welcomes Brown Tree Branches

In case you haven't noticed, cicadas are officially gone. After eight weeks of the "bottomless supply" of droning insects in Maryland, the Brood X cicadas have left for another 17 years. But they wouldn't be cicadas without leaving something behind to remember them by.

Toll Rate Up For Debate In Hogan's Traffic Plan: Public Hearing

The Maryland Department of Transportation is seeking public input on the range of toll rates for Phase 1 South: American Legion Bridge I-270 to I-370 in a series of public hearings scheduled for next week.

Tropical Storm Watch Issued For MD Eastern Shore Ahead Of Elsa

The path of Tropical Storm Elsa across the MidAtlantic is expected to include Maryland's Eastern Shore which prompted the National Weather Service to issue a tropical storm watch for the Ocean City area.

Landlord Sued: Tenants Say They Are Charged Illegal Water Fees

Residents of a Germantown mobile home park sued their landlord Wednesday, saying they are charged illegal water fees, with some totaling nearly a thousand dollars, more than the cost of their rent each month.

MD Weekend Events: Bathtub Race, Beer Festival, Christmas In July

The Fourth of July has come and gone, but there are still plenty of things to do without the fireworks displays, parades and barbecues. Some highlights to look forward to this weekend include a Bathtub Race, a plethora of outdoor concerts and Christmas in July.

Meet $400K Winner In MD COVID Vaccination Lottery

After weeks of prize drawings for some of the Maryland residents who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus, a Baltimore city man was picked July 4 to receive the $400,000 grand prize in the $2 Million VaxCash Promotion.

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Also Worth a Look Today

• Van With 5 Children Inside Stolen From Giant Food In Glen Burnie
• Road Closure Will Allow Repairs To Bridge, Road Bank: County
• 'Paint The Town' Applications Open For Bethesda Mural Artists
• Crack Cocaine, Oxycodone Seized In Glen Burnie Traffic Stop
• UPDATE: Cops Identify Man Killed In Silver Spring Double Shooting
• Towson Motorcyclist Dies In Crash With Parked Car

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