Public Needed In Solving Fire Mystery: Patch PM

Here are some stories to share this evening from Patch sites across Maryland:

Investigators Plead for Public's Help in Solving 5-Alarm College Park Fire
The April 24 fire caused $39 million in damage to an apartment building under construction. Authorities are still investigating what caused it and are asking for the public to provide any video or images that would help them.

Lawrence Joseph Hogan Sr., 88, Of Annapolis: Obituary
An attorney and teacher, he was also a business executive, a former U.S. Congressman, Prince George's County Executive and served his country as Commander in the US Naval Reserves.

Abused Puppy Found In Columbia Gets Adopted: Police
More than a month after a puppy was found in a plastic container in Columbia, he is going to a new home, officials say. Animal Handler Taylor Hawkins said she took the puppy, who officials named "Eddy," home with her overnight to ensure he could get medication and care while not at the Howard County animal shelter. Initially, he was extremely lethargic. "He didn't really get up a lot like a normal puppy would," she said. "As the weeks went on, he got much better," Hawkins said. "He would wake up in the middle of the night and be like, 'Come play with me! Wake up!'"

• Annapolis Spring Boat Show Returns To City Dock This Weekend
• Tigerfest 2017 To Draw Country, Rap Sensations To Towson
• Carnival At White Marsh Mall Kicks Off Thursday

'Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2' Is Full Of Delightful Surprises
After the 2014 megahit made a whopping $772 million worldwide, the motley crew is back as a team of galaxy protectors, called Guardians, in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2." The saga picks up a few months after the events of the first film.

• Wegmans Joins Recall Of Hash Browns Due To Golf Ball Contamination
• Crofton Driver Indicted In Fort Meade Marine's Crash Death
• Owings Mills Mall Redevelopment To Start In Coming Months: Councilman
• 7 PG County Firefighters Honored with Medals of Valor
• 'No Student She Cannot Teach': Montgomery Teacher Of The Year
• Columbia BB Gun Shootings: Police Offer Reward For Info
• Havre de Grace Opera House Sets Grand Opening Date
• Flasher Sought In Annapolis: Police
• Critically Missing Gaithersburg Woman Sought By Police
• Big-Time Takoma Park Drug Dealer Arrested: Police
• Cops Cracking Down On Distracted Drivers During 'Safe Ride To School' Initiative
• Charges Dropped Against Silver Spring Man Accused of Sexual Abuse
• Yoga Heights To Open Second Location In Takoma
• Homeless Man Arrested For Rape Of Silver Spring Woman: Police
• Masked Man Suspected In 2 Subway Burglaries: Harford Sheriff

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