Get Social at Paint in the Hut; Dog Found in Hot Car, Woman Charged; Big Defense Firms Holding Up

Suspects in Multi-State Burglary Spree Arrested in Bowie

The suspects were identified by police at a Bowie hotel where they were later arrested. Read more on Bowie Patch.

Bel Air Woman Charged After Dog Found in Hot Car
A Bel Air woman was charged with animal cruelty Friday after Harford County sheriff's deputies found her dog locked in her car. Read more on Bel Air Patch.

Poll: O’Malley Presidential Numbers Up But He’s Still in Last

Despite a slight uptick in the polls, Gov. Martin O’Malley finished last among potential Democratic presidential hopefuls in a new poll in New Hampshire. A poll by the New Hampshire Journal shows Hillary Clinton leading by a wide margin among Democratic hopefuls. Read more on Owings Mills-Reisterstown Patch.

Animal Lovers Advocate for Tougher Cruelty Investigations

Baltimore officials insist the city is making progress fighting animal cruelty, but advocates argue more can still be done. Read more on North Baltimore Patch.

Police Seek Identity of Dead Man Found in Potomac River
Cause of death is still unknown, police said. Read more on Upper Marlboro Patch.

On Ellicott City’s Main Street, A New Place to Sip Wine and Learn to Paint

"Paint in the Hut" will feature professional artists providing local amateurs with a painting lesson in a BYOB social environment. Read more on Ellicott City Patch.

1 Year Later: Aberdeen Police Still Seeking Help in Cal Ripken Family Kidnapping
Vi Ripken, mother of Hall of Famer Cal Ripken and the matriarch of the Aberdeen family, was kidnapped from her Clover Street home and returned within 24 hours in July 2012. Read more on Aberdeen Patch.

What Sequester? Big Defense Firms Holding Up OK
In the face of federal budget cuts, companies including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and General Dynamics all reported strong corporate earnings this week. Read more on Odenton-Severn Patch.