Racists Not Welcome, Raccoon Rescue, Back-To-School: MD Top News

MARYLAND — Top news of the week on Maryland Patches includes the owners of a pizzeria say racists are not welcome at their business, school districts map out back-to-school plans, a neighborhood helps rescue a trapped raccoon, school leaders are trying to decide if fall sports will proceed, and three police officers are charged with kidnapping and extortion in a dispute with a contractor.

Plus, a popular crab house sue over protests, Gov. Larry Hogan bashes President Trump in a Washington Post op-ed piece, a Gaithersburg company has a billion-dollar contract to make a COVID-19 vaccine, teen robbery victims were targeted by an anti-Semitic thief, and other news.

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Here are some of the week's top stories:

Box Hill Pizzeria Owner: 'Racists Are Not Welcome Here'

A new sign at Box Hill Pizzeria & Crabcakes reads: "Hate has no home here." Several people suggested signage showing the restaurant does not tolerate racism after a Black patron said she was called a racial slur and a staffer condoned it. The server has since been fired.

Uncanny: Natural Resources Police Free Raccoon From Metal Can

Neighbors living in unincorporated Randallstown got help after they noticed a raccoon with its head stuck in a metal can wandering around the Baltimore County neighborhood.

Hogan Bashes Trump's Coronavirus Response In Washinton Post Op-Ed

"It was hopeless, waiting around for (Trump)," Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan wrote in an op-ed piece for The Washington Post. The piece continues an ongoing feud between the Republicans.

Vince's Crab House Owners Sue Baltimore County Exec For $400,000

The owners of Vince's Crab House are suing Baltimore County Executive John A. Olszewski Jr., for $400,000 for issuing stand down and not to engage orders to Baltimore County officers regarding protests that have taken place outside of the Middle River restaurant for more than a month.

MD School Officials Call 'Time Out' When It Comes To Fall Sports

School districts in Maryland currently are allowed to decide for themselves if they'll proceed with fall sports. Many are in limbo.

Fall Back To School Plans

• MCPS Plans To Start 2020-2021 School Year Entirely Online
• School Year Should Start Online: Anne Arundel Teachers Union
• Parents Raise Concerns Over Proposed School Reopening Plans In Baltimore City
• Harford County Students To Learn Virtually For First Semester
• Teachers, Parents Raise Concerns About MCPS' Back-To-School Plan
• Baltimore County Superintendent Favors Starting With Remote Model
• Classes Will Be Online Until 2021, Prince George's Schools Say
• New Tools To Help HoCo Students Adapt To Remote Learning
• It's Unsafe To Return To School This Fall, Maryland Teachers Say

More Top MD Stories

• Gaithersburg Company Awarded $1.6B To Develop COVID-19 Vaccine
• MD Dream Homes: Waterfront Manor; West River Retreat; Dutch Charm
• MD Sets COVID-19 Testing Record; Hogan's Request To Trump Admin
• Hogan Seeks Bigger GOP Tent In 2024; Frustrated By Trump, Biden
• 3 Baltimore City Cops Involved In Extortion, Kidnapping Case
• Crash Kills Mother, Son In Police Chase; 5 Officers Suspended
• Harford County Sheriff's Department Warns Residents Of Phone Scam
• Woman Who Punched Baltimore Police Officer Won't See Jail Time
• 4 Teens Robbed By Anti-Semitic Suspect: Police
• Full Tilt Brewery Halts Operation After Employee Tests Positive
• 'Hybrid Election' Best Option This Fall During Coronavirus: Ball
• Officers In Fatal Chase Suspended With Pay, Names Not Released
• High Lead Levels Found At 4 Playgrounds; Reopening Set For July
• Glen Burnie Woman Dies In Car Crash, Two Injured: Police Report
• Cancellation Of Maryland Game Costs Towson Football $325,000
• Orioles' Santander Returns After Testing Positive For Coronavirus
• Baltimore Mayor, Others Urge Hogan To Reconsider Election Model
• $501M Theft Attempted Via 48K Stolen Identities In MD Job Claims
• Tattoo Artist Charged With Sexually Assaulting Customer: Police
• More Than 200 Businesses Receive HoCo RISE Business Relief Grants
• Annapolis Businesses Receive Nearly $1M In Coronavirus Relief
• MD Unemployment Claims: 37,383 Filed Last Week; New Total Tops 1M
• Fans Not Permitted At Baltimore Ravens Training Camp, Team Says
• Hogan Seeks Bigger GOP Tent In 2024; Frustrated By Trump, Biden 3

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