'Santa' Robs Bank, Amtrak Train Hits Man - Again, Horrific Beltway Crash: Top Md. Headlines

Catch up on the most-read stories over the weekend, and more: 

Pedestrian Killed by Amtrak Train Near Aberdeen

A person was killed after being hit by an Amtrak train near Aberdeen Saturday afternoon, according to The Baltimore Sun. Read more on Aberdeen Patch.

PNC Bank on Main Street in Laurel Robbed by Man Wearing Fake Santa Beard

A PNC Bank on Main Street was robbed by a man wearing a fake white beard, Prince George's County police say. Read more onLaurel Patch.

Youth Dead After Police Respond to Rowdy House Party in Upper Marlboro

Police responding to reports of gunshots on North Marlton Avenue in Upper Marlboro found a 19-year-old on the stoop of a house and he was later pronounced dead at a hospital, Prince George's County police said. Read more on Upper Marlboro Patch.

Owings Mills Man Trapped in Beltway Crash Dies

A 34-year-old Owings Mills man was killed early Sunday after his car crashed into the rear of a tractor trailer on the Baltimore Beltway in Pikesville, police said. Read more on Owings Mills-Reisterstown Patch.

Toddler Pinned, Seriously Injured by SUV in Lothian

An 18-month-old boy was seriously injured in Lothian Thursday morning when an SUV pulled forward and struck him, pinning the child beneath the vehicle, according to Anne Arundel County officials. Read more on Edgewater-Davidsonville Patch.

Barricade Situation on Gypsy Lane Ends, Man in Custody

Baltimore County police say a barricade situation on Gypsy Lane has been resolved without injury. Read more on Towson Patch

Jackpot: State Gives Prince George's Casino License to MGM Resorts

Analysts say the 23-acre resort site overlooking the Potomac River at National Harbor will draw gamblers from Virginia and Washington, D.C. Read more on Bowie Patch.

D.C. Police Officer Indicted for Attempted Murder in Prince George’s

Authorities allege that an off-duty police officer attacked his wife with a metal lamp post, hitting her in the head repeatedly. Read more on Bowie Patch.

Bowie Man Gets 294 Months in Prison for Leading Drug Ring

Philip "Lil Phil" Whitehurst, 32, of Bowie, was sentenced 24.5 years for leading a crime ring that distributed crack cocaine in Landover. Read more on Bowie Patch.

Horses and Men Given a Second Chance at Sykesville Farm

"They're free out here," said one of the men. Read more onColumbia Patch.

Contractors Compete to Design, Build Purple Line

Six teams of contractors are in the running to land the multi-billion-dollar contract to design, build, operate and maintain the planned light rail line from Bethesda to New Carrollton. Read more on Bethesda-Chevy Chase Patch.

Baby Panda Bao Bao Debuts in January

Good news for those obsessed with the Smithsonian National Zoo’s panda cam: The roly-poly panda cub born last summer will make her public debut next month. Read when on Silver Spring Patch.

Ho, Ho, @#$%! Christmas Caroling Prank Scares Employees

The staff of Baltimore ad agency Planit put together a fun video Christmas card of employees singing carols for the camera. A few minutes into the song, as seen on the YouTube video, a guy wearing a scary mask and elf costumes pops out of the box. Read more on Eldersburg Patch.

Start of State Tax Season Delayed By Federal Shutdown

If you expect to owe state taxes this year, the pain can be put off a bit longer. Due to the 16-day federal government shutdown, the IRS will delay the start of tax return processing. Read more on Upper Marlboro Patch.

The Best Pizza in Maryland Is…

Craving that hot, doughy goodness? Convinced your favorite pizza joint serves it up? According to the discriminating palates atZagat, the best pizza in all of Maryland is in Baltimore. Read more on Anne Arundel Patch.

Scouts Lose Support From Lockheed Over Gay Ban

The Boy Scouts of America's ban on gay leaders has cost the organization financial support from Bethesda-based Lockheed Martin. Read more on Takoma Park Patch.

Which Private College President in Maryland is Paid $1 Million?

Of 10 Maryland private colleges surveyed, one school pays its president an annual salary of $1 million annually, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education. Read more on College Park Patch.

Maryland Drivers Ranked Worse Than Virginia and DC

Maryland drivers may be aggressive and impatient. But they're not the worst. Read more on Laurel Patch.

Under Armour's 'Duck Dynasty' Dilemma

Phil Robertson, one of the stars of the top-rated "Duck Dynasty" show, has been suspended from the series. What does this mean for Under Armour's ties to the family? Read more on Montgomery Village Patch.

Marathon Shoppers Do It at 3 A.M.

For all of you who’ve put off your Christmas shopping, Kohl’s and Toys ‘R’ Us will be open from Saturday nonstop through Christmas Eve. Read more on North Potomac Patch.

Maryland to Collect $88 Million for Victimized Homeowners

Maryland will receive about $88 million as part of a national settlement with one of the country’s largest mortgage servicers over allegedly questionable foreclosure practices, the Washington Post reports. Read more on Potomac Patch.

Nail Salon Shooter Setenced to 65 Years

The Howard County judge imposed the lengthy sentence to protect the two victims and society. Read more on Columbia Patch.

Paying More: BGE Wins OK for Rate Hike; Pepco Seeks Increase

Customers of Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. will pay more for electricity and natural gas service after Maryland regulators approved this year's second rate increase and also OK'd a monthly surcharge on electric bills over the protests of consumer advocates. Read more on Riverdale Patch.

Find out when Santa will arrive in Maryland, as the North American Aerospace Defense Command tracks Santa Claus around the world on his Christmas journey. Read more on Severna Park Patch.

Under Armour to Keep Relationship With 'Duck Dynasty' Family

Baltimore-based sports apparel maker Under Armour is keeping its ties to the "Duck Dynasty" franchise amid a media firestorm over comments made by star Phil Robertson about gays and African-Americans. Read more on Bowie Patch.

Byron Deshane Govan, 28, convicted of two carjackings, including a 69-year-old woman in Rockville. Read the full story at Rockville Patch.

Gaithersburg City Council Takes Stand Against Proposed Pepco Rate Increase