Letters To Santa, New Mall Stores, Coronavirus Spike: News Nearby

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

• 4 New Businesses Open In Arundel Mills Mall Ahead Of Holidays
• 35 DUI Arrests Made In Third Round Of 2020-21 Alcohol Crackdown
• Adoptable Pets Of The Week: Paulo, Bali, Leo, Bison, Cinnamon

County School Bus Turns Into 'Santa Bus' For Holidays

A Harford County school bus contractor has added a bright spot to the landscape in Fallston this holiday season. Steven Davis decorated what he has called a "Santa school bus" and illuminated it from dusk until dawn each day.

MD Man Admits To Stealing $233K From His Employer: Report

A Bowie man pleaded guilty to stealing $233,040 from his employer and its business partner, a report said. He made up a fake business and billed his employer for services he didn't perform, earning a steep prison sentence.

'Our State Is In A Dangerous Place': MD Coronavirus Expert

More people are hospitalized in Maryland due to the coronavirus than at any other point during the pandemic, according to Gov. Larry Hogan.COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maryland are at an all-time high he said Wednesday.

• These 3 ZIP Codes Account For About 25% Of MoCo's Case Total
• Baltimore City Closing Indoor And Outdoor Dining As COVID Spreads
• Gatherings Worsening Coronavirus Spread In Howard County: Ball
• Elrich Pushes For Tougher Restrictions Amid COVID-19 Surge

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Across America

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