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5 Things to Know, Sept. 22: Indicted Officers, City Elections and More
Mini-bites of news to start your morning.
1. Indicted Officers
In case you missed it, two county police officers were indicted for their alleged involvement in the beating of a University of Maryland student following a Duke basketball game in March 2010. .
2. City Elections
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If you're planning to run for mayor or council, you better devote today to getting petition signatures. Candidacy petitions are .
3. Can College Park be a Top 20 College Town?
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We want to welcome Patch's newest local voice, Rick Hudson. He debuted yesterday with a , “Can College Park really become a top 20 college town?” Tell us what you think.
4. Emancipation
On this day in 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, setting a date for the emancipation of slaves.
5. Weather
There's a chance of showers, and then thunderstorms after noon. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent, increasing to 60 percent by tonight. Expect a high of 81 degrees.
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