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Each week we'll present a roundup of mugshots from around the Baltimore Metro region.

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Man Charged with Burglary, Theft

Baltimore County Officer Charged with Malfeasance

Man Allegedly Pulls Gun During Argument About iPhone

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North Baltimore Crime: Remington Church's Laptops, Cash Stolen During Service

Two laptops, $175 and five board games were stolen from the Fellowship Spiritual Church’s office while service was going on.   

Toilet Paper Roll Set on Fire at School

A 16-year-old boy allegedly lit a roll of toilet paper on fire in a bathroom at Dulaney High School, 255 E. Padonia Rd, and the fire department has ruled it first-degree arson.

Police: No New Developments In Attempted Gaithersburg Kidnapping

"In my past nine years, I cannot recall an incident occurring such as this," Gaithersburg police officer Dan Lane said.

SPEAK OUT: Could The ICC Be An 'American Autobahn?'

Speeds above 90 mph should be allowed on the Intercounty Connector, says a letter in The Washington Post.

Police Identify Gaithersburg Man Who Died Friday After Being Tasered

The 51-year-old allegedly jumped on cars, threw around large objects, and ignored police orders.

Alleged Robber at Shock Trauma Following Chase, Crash:

A man dressed in a burqa, disguised his voice as a woman's and allegedly robbed a liquor store. He later crashed his car while being pursued by police and was taken to shock trauma for treatment. Police believe the same man may also be responsible for a gas station robbery that took place earlier in the day.

Police: Impaired Man Drives Into 2 Bel Air Homes, Causes Fire:

A man allegedly drove his pickup truck into the side of a house then backed into a second house before driving away. The crash severed the propane line and broke the electric meter on the first house, which ultimately set the side of the building on fire. A portion of the second house was knocked off of its foundation on impact

Photo of the Day: Happy Earth Week!

Edgemere's giant Mr. Potato Head Pez dispenser changes faces again to honor Earth Week.

O'Malley Gives RGIII Jersey to Knesset Member from Silver Spring

In a stroke of football diplomacy, Gov. Martin O'Malley presented a jersey of Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III to Rabbi Dov Lipman while on a trade mission in Israel this week. Lipman, a Silver Spring native, is a member of Israel's parliament.

Report: Silver Spring Transit Center Plans Turn 16

It's an embarrassing milestone. The Eiffel Tower, the Pentagon and the Empire State Building were all built in less time than this long-delayed structure in Silver Spring.

Burglars Get into Apartments by Cutting Holes in Walls 

Four apartments on Limestone Valley Drive in Cockeysville were burgled Friday.

Annapolis Crime: Stolen Body Wash, Missing Storm Drain Covers

Police say recent incidents include the arrest of a man who reportedly took six bottles of Dove body wash and disposable razors from a Main Street store in Annapolis.

New Orleans Kitchen Closed for Good 

After opening last May, the New Orleans Kitchen and French Market in Severn closed its doors in December. Owners originally said they were seeking new investors, but announced this week that the restaurant will not re-open.

Prosecutor Says Forensic Evidence Links Suspect to Murder of Bail Bondswoman in Columbia

Opening statements in the trial of the suspected killer were presented on Tuesday.

Police: Bowie Woman Stabs Boyfriend With Fork

The assault occurred after an argument over dinner escalated.

Editor’s note: This feature is published across several Patch.com sites in Maryland.

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Whether you're in the market for a new home or just curious about local real estate, Patch has you covered.

Check out our weekly Dream Homes feature on Thursday, where we highlight some of the great available residential properties near you. 

Here are this week's featured homes:

• Baltimore County Dream Home: 1850s Glyndon Farmhouse 
• North Baltimore Dream Home: Tudor Townhouse
• Harford County Dream Home: Bush River-front

Also, be sure to hunt around the listings search option on your local Patch site by clicking the Real Estate tab at the top of your page.

» Follow Maryland Patch sites on Facebook for more regional news.

These videos of Baltimore County homes for sale were recently uploaded to YouTube.

Each listing links to the YouTube video (also attached to this article). Each home is also shown on the map attached to this article.

For sale this week:

• 12232 Worthington Road, Owings Mills
• 9314 Vanguard Ct Owings Mills
• 702 Wilson Green Ct Reisterstown
• 7402 School Avenue, Dundalk
• 1407 Clarke Ave Lutherville Timonium
• 9753 Matzon Rd, Baltimore
• 1719 White Oak Ave, Baltimore

Check back next week for more virtual tours. 

Want to share your real estate expertise? Start here.

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Patch editor Sean Welsh contributed to this article. 

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Maryland is among the top 10 least stressed states in the nation, according a new Gallup poll released this month.

The data shows that Maryland is the ninth least stressed state in the country, with 38.8 percent of Maryland residents responding to a survey in 2012 saying they felt stress in the previous day. 

Nationally, 40.6 percent of Americans said they felt stressed the previous day, according to the survey results, which included more than 350,000 interviews conducted from January through December of 2012.

Hawaii residents are the least stressed nationally, with 32.1 percent reporting feeling stress the previous day; West Virginia residents were the most stressed, according to the survey, with 47.1 percent reporting feeling stressed the previous day.

Do you agree with the rankings? Is Maryland a stressful state to live? Tell us in comments.

See related coverage:

Report: Maryland Drivers Among Worst in Nation

8 Ways to Beat Stress in 2013

You Said It: What Stresses You Out at Work?

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By Patch Staff

Some big crime cases come to a head, development projects come to fruition and the governor travels to Israel. Read more Maryland news from Patches statewide by clicking on the headlines below:

Radio Host Ed Norris Airlifted After Darlington Accident

Popular radio show host Ed Norris was airlifted to Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore Wednesday after laying down his motorcycle to avoid hitting a truck in rural Harford County.

Eleanor Roosevelt Ranked in U.S. News' "2013 Best High Schools"

The top schools were in Montgomery County.

11 Howard County High Schools on 2013 U.S. News ‘Best High Schools’ List

Eleven Howard County high schools were ranked among the 2013 “Best High Schools in the Nation,” according to new rankings U.S. News & World Report released this week.

Police: Impaired Man Drives Into 2 Bel Air Homes, Causes Fire

A Bel Air man was charged Wednesday in the crashing of his truck into two homes on East MacPhail Road.

Jury Hands Down Verdict in Jarrett Murder Trial

After hours of deliberation, a jury found Robert Jarrett Jr. guilty of second-degree murder in the death of his former wife, Christine Jarrett, whose body was found buried in Jarrett's back yard, the Baltimore Sun reported.

Intercounty Connector as 'American Autobahn?'

Speeds above 90 mph should be allowed on the Intercounty Connector, argues one Bethesda resident.

Man in Custody After SWAT Incident in Rockville

A SWAT situation in Rockville ended peacefully after a man barricaded himself inside a Woodley Gardens neighborhood for three hours.

O'Malley Gives RGIII Jersey to Knesset Member from Silver Spring

In a stroke of football diplomacy, Gov. Martin O'Malley presented a jersey of Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III to Rabbi Dov Lipman while on a trade mission in Israel this week. Lipman, a Silver Spring native, is a member of Israel's parliament.

First a Computer, Now Twitter: Neuman Pushes Executive Office into 21st Century

County Executive Laura Neuman recently set up an official Twitter account, as one of the latest moves to modernize the office in Anne Arundel County.

Ellicott City Man Dies after Accident on Tough Mudder Course

An Ellicott City man died after injuries suffered from an accident on a Tough Mudder obstacle course in Glengary, West Virginia.

Baker Highlights Work to Reform Prince George's Reputation, Education

Prince George's County Executive highlights accomplishments in State of County Speech.

Greenleigh Project Will Bring 'New Urbanism' to Middle River, White Marsh

A $100 million development project will bring the principles of "new urbanism" to the Rt. 43 corridor in White Marsh and Middle River.

Old Navy Move To Boulevard At Box Hill Confirmed

While the Old Navy located in the Harford Mall has closed, it will move to the developing Boulevard at Box Hill shopping center in Abingdon.

Towson to Break Ground at HCC May 30

The president of Towson University came before local leaders in Harford County Thursday afternoon to share the big news: The groundbreaking for Towson's satellite campus at Harford Community College will take place May 30.

Carroll County School Superintendent Lays Out More Budget Cuts

School Superintendent Stephen Guthrie said $4.7 million had to be cut from the board of education's proposed fiscal year 2014 budget, based on the fiscal year 2014 county budget discussed by the commissioners Tuesday. 

Redeveloped Carrolltown Mall Site in Eldersburg to be Anchored by Walmart Supercenter (Updated) 

As many Patch readers speculated last week, a Walmart Supercenter will be included in the future plans of the redeveloped Carrolltown Mall site. 

Police: No New Developments In Attempted Gaithersburg Kidnapping

A 14-year-old boy escaped from a kidnapper along Midsummer Drive in the Washingtonian Woods neighborhood. Gaithersburg police officer Dan Lane said "In my past nine years, I cannot recall an incident occurring such as this."

Montgomery Village Man Arrested For Sexual Abuse Of Two Children

A Montgomery Village man was arrested for sexually abusing two children at his wife's in-home day care, Montgomery County police said.

Mom of Germantown Teen Joins Police in Pedestrian Safety Initiative

Spurred by the death of Seneca Valley High sophomore Christina Morris-Ward, school officials rallied public safety leaders to educate and enforce strategies to keep walkers safe. 

Man Stabbed 16 Times in Wheaton Apartment Building Lobby

A 20-year-old man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after he allegedly stabbed an 18-year-old acquaintance 16 times in the lobby of a Wheaton apartment building, according to Montgomery County police.

Report: Silver Spring Transit Center Plans Turn 16

It's an embarrassing milestone. The Eiffel Tower, the Pentagon and the Empire State Building were all built in less time than this long-delayed structure in Silver Spring.

Police Investigate Rockville Pike Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Incident

A pedestrian was left unconscious by a hit-and-run driver on Rockville Pike at Cedar Lane last weekend.

Le Pain Quotidien Opens in Former Tynan Spot

Le Pain Quotidien opened on Monday in the former Tynan Coffee and Tea spot in the plaza at the Shops at Wisconsin Place in Friendship Heights.

Police: Gaithersburg Man Acting Erratically Dies After Being Tasered

The 51-year-old resident allegedly jumped on cars, threw around large objects, and ignored police orders.

Golf Championship at Potomac's Avenel Farm to Benefit Wounded Warriors

The Mid-Atlantic Championship—a premier stop on the Web.com Tour—takes place at the TPC Potomac golf course at Avenel Farm May 27 through June 2.

Executive Rejecting Stormwater Bill, Asks for Reduced Fees

The recently passed legislation could be vetoed in favor of creating a new bill with a lower fee for Anne Arundel County residents.

Reports: Benoit Accuses Police Chief of Retaliating Against Leopold Witnesses

Reports say Anne Arundel County Councilman Jamie Benoit accused the police chief of retaliating and using homophobic slurs toward officers who testified against the former county executive.

DNR Head Appointed to Chief of Staff, Day Before Poor Crab Numbers Released

DNR Secretary John Griffin was named O'Malley's chief of staff, a day prior to the release of poor crab population numbers.

MARC Could Add Weekend Service on Penn Line

Those looking to get into Washington, DC, on the weekends could have an easy option as MARC could add weekend service, according to one state lawmaker. 

Navy Flag from War of 1812 a Prized Piece of London Auction

The 15-star flag could be worth more than $38,000.

Honduran Convicted in Annapolis Brothel Scheme 
Kevin Garcia Fuertes, who was not in the United States legally, could serve life in prison for sex trafficking.

Hyattsville Council Candidate Debate Theme: Moving Past Discord

Questions, answers at Hyattsville candidate forum focus on building a more cohesive, collegial city council.

Hyattsville Council Votes Down Tax Measure

A vote to set Hyattsville's property tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year failed last night before the Hyattsville City Council. The failure to set the tax rate came as some members of the city council said that they needed more information about the next year's budget before they could vote on the tax rate.

Police: Bowie Woman Stabs Boyfriend With Fork

The assault occurred after an argument over dinner escalated.

Local Business Owner Has Deep Bowie Roots

Bowie resident Mike Baird shares the secrets of his success and his family's long history in the city.

Body in Bladensburg Identified as Missing Largo Man

The man was reported missing from an adult care facility in Largo on April 8.

School Employee Charged with Sexually Abusing Student

Jason Jamar Howard of Riverdale is accused of abusing a student at Glenn Dale Elementary.

CSX Bridge Continues to Elude Cafritz Developers

Though Calvert Tract is in conversations with UMD, there has been no formal agreement.

Downtown Laurel Shop Looks to Elevate the Art of Barbering

Owner Brian White says White’s Barber Co. takes pains to offer a 'higher level of service.'

'Alarming' Inquiry Prompts Evacuation of UMD's McKeldin Library

Police performed a sweep of the building but found no evidence of explosives.

UMPD to Share Policing Duties in More College Park Neighborhoods

The university has allocated some $500,000 to provide secondary coverage around Crystal Springs, Lakeland, and several student high-rises.

Support Old Greenbelt Theatre With a Vote

The Greenbelt movie theater was chosen to compete for grant money from Partners in Preservation.

The stories above were drawn from the 48 Patch sites across Maryland.

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The body of a male was found in a swimming pool in Owings Mills Sunday afternoon. The age of the victim is not available.

At 2:15 p.m., police found the body in a pool in the 8100 block of McDonogh Road, according to a news release from the Baltimore County Police Department.

"The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene," it states. His body was sent to the State Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

The department is investigating it as a suspicious death.

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Pikesville

An Elkridge man was allegedy kidnapped and robbed in Milford Mill.Read this and other crime stories on Pikesville Patch.

Hunt-Valley

A 7-Eleven clerk was threatened at gunpoint by a robber. Read this and other crime stories on Hunt Valley-Cockeysville Patch

Timonium

Someone allegedly distributed an anti-Semitic pamphlet along Aylesbury, Gorsuch and MaryKay roads. Read this and other crime stories on Lutherville-Timonium Patch.

North Baltimore

A man pointed a gun at a woman after she accidentally bumped into him on the street. Read the full story on North Baltimore Patch.

Towson

A man attempted to rob a Dunkin Donuts store by threatening an employee with a silver handgun. Read the full story on Towson Patch.

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A proposed decrease in the city’s property tax is scheduled to be submitted to the city council on Monday.

The proposed tax cut is part of Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake’s suggested budget for the coming fiscal year, and in keeping with a campaign pledge to reduce property taxes to $2.068 per $100 of assessed value by 2020.

The mayor’s proposed budget calls for dropping the property tax rate from $2.268 to $2.248 per $100 of assessed value in the coming fiscal year. The property tax would still be the highest in the state, and twice that of neighboring Baltimore County, which has a property tax rate of $1.1 per $100 of assessed value. 

The revenue lost from property tax cuts will be made up through budget cuts and slots revenue.  

What do you think about the proposal to reduce Baltimore property taxes? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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It's going to be cool and rainy for much of the early part of this week, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

A chance of rain is in the cards through Wednesday, with the showers set to move out of the area by Wednesday night. Highs will stay in the 60s for much of the week.

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A warrant has been issued for a robber who assaulted a security guard while trying to steal food from Safeway.

According to Baltimore police, at 2:18 p.m., April 22, a robber was trying to take $40.81 worth of food from Safeway, 2401 N. Charles St.

As the robber was trying to get away with the stolen items a security guard confronted the robber. The robber then assaulted the security guard and ran from the scene.

However, while assaulting the security guard the robber’s identification was dropped. An arrest warrant has been issued for the robber.  

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Mick Kipp, the well-known bandana clad cook and hot sauce maker has died, according to various sources.

Kipp, a one-time Hampden resident, was known throughout the city for serving food and spices at venues such as the 32nd Street Farmers’ Market, the former Mill Valley Garden Center and at Pickles Pub before ballgames.

Kipp was also famous for his "pirate" persona; he was even named "Best Pirate" by the Baltimore City Paper in 2004.

A post on the Mick T. Pirate at Whiskey Island Facebook page by Kipp on Saturday indicates he just finished a 30-mile hike in Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

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Baltimore’s Planning Department will explain the city’s disaster preparation plans aimed at mitigating the impact of climate change on the city.

The department will hold a town hall meeting at 5 p.m., Tuesday at the War Memorial Building, 101 N. Gay St., to discuss the plans as well as unveil the new tidal flood, according to a news release.

"It’ll give people an idea of potential of flooding… it clues them in on if they should make other types of preparation," said Ken Hranicky, land use and urban design planner.  

He said the new tidal flood plain maps will not impact North Baltimore residents living near the Jones Falls, but that the new Disaster Preparedness and Planning Project is of interest to all city residents.

"The damage from these storms is increasing," Hranicky said.

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Victims of minor crimes in Baltimore may now file a report online instead of waiting for an officer to arrive.

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Police Commissioner Anthony W. Batts and Councilman Brandon Scott announced the online crime reporting process through Coplogic Inc. on Monday morning at Baltimore Police Headquarters.

"This is going to be a great tool for the citizens of Baltimore," Scott said. "But also if you know me, I like to save money. One of the great things about this system is that it calculates for us how much money the city saves."

Anthony Guglielmi, a police spokesman, said its unknown how much money and manpower the new system will save the city, but that jurisdictions, such as Baltimore and Anne Arundel counties, are already using the system and have seen significant savings. Scott said Charlotte, N.C. saved about 8,000 man-hours and $300,000 using the system last year.

The system allows victims to file reports online at the Baltimore police’s website for incidents, such as car break-ins, vandalism and illegal dumping, Reports can also be filed on various platforms including a computer, tablet or smartphone.

"If a resident still wants a police officer out there we will allow that to happen. We will try to usher them towards the Coplogic program, but we’re in the business of service, if an officer is still needed, maybe someone is not adept at using technology, we will still be there," Batts said.    

Rawlings-Blake said the new program is evidence of her administrations desire to use technology to make the city more efficient and help in the goal of attracting 10,000 families to the city in a decade.

"I’m a huge proponent of using technology to strengthen interaction between citizens and their government," Rawlings-Blake said. "I’m constantly challenging our city agency heads to stay ahead of the curve by investing in technology solutions that make government more efficient and more effective—a safer city is a growing city."

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Marilyn Mosby, the wife of Councilman Nick Mosby, wants to carry on the family tradition of defeating incumbents. 

Marilyn Mosby will challenge Baltimore State’s Attorney Gregg Bernstein in next year’s Democratic primary, according to The Baltimore Sun.

Marilyn Mosby has launched a website that does not indicate which office she will be seeking, and has also registered a campaign finance committee, Friends of Marilyn Mosby, with the state board of elections.

Bernstein, of Roland Park, defeated former State’s Attorney Patricia Jessamy in 2010.  Rep. Elijah Cummings, who has been a supporter of Nick Mosby and appeared at his fundraiser last month, was also a supporter of Jessamy.      

According to his annual campaign finance report, Bernstein has $149,326 on hand in his campaign account. His campaign spent about $155,000 to his previous race that he won by 1,167 votes.

Nick Mosby defeated former Councilwoman Belinda Conaway in the 2011 Democratic primary.

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Baltimore police recovered five guns following a search and seizure by United States Postal Service Investigators.

According to police, at 11:05 a.m., April 25 investigators performed a search at 4903 St. George’s Ave. and recovered a Colt Cobra .38, a Smith and Wesson .38, a Colt Trooper .357 and an Olympic Arms Topbreak .455. 

The guns were seized as part of a federal investigation.

Marcy Murphy, a spokeswoman for the U.S. State’s Attorney for the District of Maryland, said no information about the investigation is currently being made public.

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Looking for a new job? A first job?

Here are North Baltimore-area jobs posted this week on job sites CareerBuilder and Indeed. And remember, you can share your job postings with the community anytime right here on Patch.

• Teller/Sales Associate at PNC Bank
• Patient Accounts Specialist II at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
• Nutritious Foods Initiatives Coordinator at AmeriCorps

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A Medfield woman and an Overlea area man have been arrested and charged with stealing packages from the porches of homes in the Parkville, Overlea and Perry Hall areas over the course of about a month.

Julia Ann Hammonds, 52, of the 4200 block of Clydesdale Avenue and Michael Paul Brown, 33, of the 6200 block of Alta Avenue each face grand theft and burglary charges in connection with the stolen packages.

Both suspects have been release on their own recognizance and are scheduled to appear in court at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 20.

Brown and Hammonds were each arrested on April 23, shortly after 3 p.m. following an alleged burglary in the 2500 block of Putty Hill Avenue in Parkville, according to a police report.

Hammonds allegedly walked onto the porch of a home and stole packages containing tools, work shoes and a seat cover, the report states. She then allegedly walked to a 7-Eleven store in the 8600 block of Old Harford Road and got into a car driven by Brown where the pair were arrested.

Following the arrest, police say they discovered an invoice for a package stolen from the 8500 block of David Avenue on April 22.

The pair of alleged burglars also face charges related to package thefts around the Parkville-Overlea area beginning on March 23, according to Parkville precinct's Officer Mark Dorsey.

Hammonds and Brown are also allegedly responsible for stealing packages from homes in:

• the 4300 block of Penn Avenue in Perry Hall on March 23.
• the 7900 block of Old Harford Road in Parkville on April 23.
• the 3500 block of Hiss Avenuein Parkville on April 23.
• the 2500 block of Putty Hill Avenue in Parkville on April 23.
• the 5100 block of Kenwood Avenue 21206 in Overlea on April 23.
• the 5700 block of Kenwood Avenue 21206 in Overlea on April 23.

Booking photos of Hammonds and Brown were not made available by police pending an ongoing investigation.

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BGE residential customers will be able to get a $25 reward for dropping off room air-conditioning units this weekend for recycling.

The utility is hosting the recycling events at Sears stores at Eastpoint Mall in Dundalk and Hunt Valley Towne Centre in Cockeysville. Working units will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to a news release, which adds that BGE employees will be available to unload the units.

Customers will receive the $25 per each unit recycled (up to two) in a check about four weeks later as part of the utility's Smart Energy Savers program.

Ruth C. Kiselewich, director of demand management programs for BGE, said in the release that a newer, Energy Star-certified appliance "can save approximately $50 in energy costs over the lifetime of the unit. Not only will customers save money on their energy costs, they’ll also help to prevent old appliances from entering landfills, where they can release harmful toxins and greenhouse gases into the environment.”

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The Maryland Jockey Club announced new restrictions on what will be allowed at Pimlico Race Course during the Black Eyed-Susan and Preakness days May 17-18.

Spectators will not be allowed to bring in cameras with detachable lenses or lenses longer than six inches in length, no duffle bags or laser pointers.

"Each year, we spend considerable time working with federal, state and local law enforcement and public safety agencies to ensure the safety of all our fans, which remains our number one priority. Collectively, we feel these changes will address concerns fans may have following the Boston tragedies," Maryland Jockey Club president Tom Chuckas said in a news release. "We ask that everyone please read carefully our security procedures and policies, so that guests may enjoy Black-Eyed Susan and Preakness days in a safe and secure manner with a minimum of inconvenience."

Banned Infield Items:

• No backpacks
• No duffle bags
• No coolers (unless see-through and no larger than 28 inches long, 15 inches in width and 17 inches high)
• No laser lights or pointers
• No cameras with lenses more than 6 inches in length
• No cameras with detachable lenses
• No beverages of any kind
• No camcorders
• No tripods
• No cameras more than 35 millimeters
• No tents
• No balloons or balls
• No fireworks
• No mace or pepper spray
• No grills
• No umbrellas
• No weapons
• No wagons
• No non-folding or folding metal furniture
• No ladders, scaffolding or other raised devices

Banned Building Items:

• No duffle bags
• No laser lights or pointers
• No cameras with detachable lenses
• No cameras with lenses more than six inches in length
• No coolers uncess cooler is a clear plastic container and no larger than 18 inches by 18 inches
• No backpacks 
• No alcoholic beverages
• No glass of any kind
• No camcorders
• No tripods
• No thermoses
• No tents
• No balloons or balls
• No fireworks
• No mace or pepper spray
• No grills
• No umbrellas
• No weapons 
• No wagons
• Non non-folding or folding metal furniture
• No ladders, scaffolding or other raised devices

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The Hampden based Community Law Center announced six communities it represents have filed an $8 million lawsuit against a property owner who resides in Texas for keeping 57 properties in a continual state of disrepair.

The lawsuit accuses Scott Wizig, who owns the homes through various LLCs, owning "deteriorating and unsafe" structures and violating the Community Bill of Rights, according to a news release.

"The lawsuit challenges the practice of purchasing vacant properties at tax sales and leaving them for dead with unaddressed city code violations," Community Law Center Executive Director Kristine Dunkerton said in a news release. "If you own a property, you cannot allow your property to be a nuisance to the neighborhood, much less dozens and dozens of properties across multiple neighborhoods."

Coldstream-Homestead-Montebellow Community Corporation; Alliance of Rosemont Community Organizations, Inc.; Mount Clare Community Council Inc., Carrollton Ridge Community Association, Inc.; Operation ReachOut SouthWest, Inc.; and Greater Greenmount Community Associations are the plaintiffs in the lawsuit.

Calls to Scott Wizig Enterprises were not returned.

The company’s blog describes Wizig as "Texas’ largest provider of owner financing for homes, condos, townhomes, land and commercial properties."

In a 2004 Houston Press article, residents in Buffalo accused Scott Wiznig Enterprises of purchasing homes in the city’s most blighted neighborhoods and then selling the homes in bad condition through a rent-to-own swindle.