Vaccine Lottery, Mosquitoes Swarm, Burning Car Save: Nearby News

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

• Man Rescued From Burning Car By Anne Arundel County Officer
• THC Edibles, Illegal Drugs Uncovered In Separate Cases: Police
• Greenbelt Murder Sends Man To Prison: Officials
• Argument Between Neighbors Escalates, Gun Drawn: Police

First MD Vaccine Lottery Winner Was From Baltimore County

The first person to win the Maryland Lottery's prize for being vaccinated against the coronavirus is a Baltimore County resident, officials reported Tuesday.

Pedestrian Deaths Spiked In Maryland During Pandemic

Speeding, drunken driving and distracted drivers are the likely culprits behind a spike in pedestrian deaths recorded in several U.S. states in 2020, including an 18 percent increasein Maryland, according to new data.

Baltimore Ranked Among Worst Cities For Mosquitoes

America's worst cities for mosquitoes include Baltimore, which again finds itself ranked on the pest control company Orkin's 2021 "top 50 mosquito cities list."

MGM, Ravens Bring Sports Betting To Baltimore Fans

BetMGM partnered with the Baltimore Ravens last week to bring sports betting to Maryland football fans. With this multi-year partnership, BetMGM became the Ravens' first official gaming partner.

Antique Boat Show, Father's Day Cruise Come To MD Waters

Whether you're a boat lover, a bird watcher or a history buff, Maryland has just the event for you. Patch recently partnered with National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways and Chesapeake Conservancy to help you explore the Chesapeake Bay.

Former MD Attorney General Doug Gansler Is Running For Governor

Former Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler announced Tuesday that he would run for governor in 2022. Gansler, who ran an unsuccessful campaign for governor in 2014, is the fifth Democrat to seek his party's nomination.

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