Two Chicken Stories and an Honesty Test: Weird Maryland News

The offbeat and strange in Maryland:

Councilman Wants Looser Laws on Backyard Chickens

A growing movement of locally sourced food is part of what's driving a legislator’s interest in changing local laws. Read more on Anne Arundel Patch

All In the Name of Free Chicken

Watch this video to see what inspired these people to camp out all day at Chick-fil-A—for many it was about more than just the free chicken. Read more on Severna Park Patch.

Bethesdans Honest 86 Percent of the Time in Informal Test

How honest are Bethesdans? According to a recent informal honesty study by Honest Tea and Boloco, they're about 86 percent honest. Read how Bethesda scored against Wellesley, MA, on Bethesda-Chevy Chase Patch.

Silver Spring Man Attacked After Throwing Objects in Window

A police officer spotted two men attacking another man after the man threw objects at a window above a Silver Spring restaurant. Read more on Silver Spring Patch.

Military Training Exercise Cause Ruckus in Bowie

A series of explosions and rapid gunfire woke many Bowie residents early Wednesday morning, prompting some to call 911 and city police. Read more on Bowie Patch.