Hello Kitty Fan Fest Hits MD This Weekend | Patch PM

There was plenty of news across Maryland on Friday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

Essential Worker At Glen Burnie Medical Center Wins Wedding Dress

A nurse at has won a free wedding dress courtesy of David's Bridal. Kaitlyn Borries and her fiance, Daniel Jenkins, are both front line workers; Jenkins is a Baltimore City police officer.

City Officer Charged With Kidnapping, Extortion: County Police

A police sergeant has been charged with kidnapping and extortion after authorities say he forced a home improvement contractor to drive with him to a bank to give him a refund for work he did not find satisfactory.

Hello Kitty Truck Rolls Into Columbia Saturday

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will be rolling into Columbia July 18. Launched at Hello Kitty Con 2014, the bright pink truck will offer elaborately decorated mini cake sets, macaroon sets, cookies and giant chef cookies. The truck also will carry new merchandise for fans.

TSA Catches Man With Loaded Gun At BWI, Gun Charges Filed

Security stopped a Prince George's County man with a loaded handgun at Baltimore/Washington International Airport on Thursday, a press release said. The man was arrested on five gun charges.

Tom Clancy's Baltimore Penthouse Drops $2 Million In Price

The Ritz-Carlton penthouse owned by the late Tom Clancy, author of many spy thrillers, has dropped $2 million in price in the past two years.

• MD Dream Homes: Tom Clancy Penthouse; $7M Manor; Quaint Log Home

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