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Amazon Adding 700 Jobs in Cecil County with New Fulfillment Center

Amazon will open a warehouse in Cecil County that is expected to bring hundreds of jobs to the area. Located in North East, the fulfillment center will be responsible for preparing large items like kayaks and big-screen TVs for shipment. The fulfillment center is expected to create 700 jobs. >>> Read more.

LGBT Dance Party Protest to Target Mike Pence's DC Area Home

Among all the inauguration events and balls planned around Washington, D.C., this week, an LGBT dance party planned for Vice President-elect Mike Pence’s front yard in Chevy Chase likely doesn’t have his blessing. Members of WERK for Peace have planned what they call a Queer Dance Party at Mike Pence's House for Wednesday night. >>> Read more.

$1.35M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold in Glen Burnie

Someone in Anne Arundel County may be a millionaire after a ticket that wins the Multi-Match game worth $1.35 million was sold in Glen Burnie for the Jan. 16 drawing. The winning ticket was sold at the Atomoco gas station on Furnace Branch Road in Glen Burnie. The winner will have the option to claim the prize as a $1.35 million annuity or take the $1 million lump sum cash value. >>> Read more.

Maryland Winter Weather Forecast Update: Not Normal

• Forecasters have updated their winter weather forecast for the rest of January and February, and it may not be what you expect.

Marijuana-Growing Operation Found In Burning Odenton House: Police

• An Odenton man is sought on multiple drug charges after firefighters found a marijuana-growing operation in his burning house, police say.

Bomb Threat at Jewish Community Center Was Second in 10 Days

• JCC officials said center was evacuated Wednesday morning.

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