The Judges Bench in Ellicott City, MD, is a bar and restaurant believed by some to be haunted by the ghost of Mary Berger. Mary Berger allegedly took her own life in 1962 after being forbidden to go on a date by her parents, who previously owned the building when it was Berger's Grocery. Her apparition is said to be seen at the establishment, which is now known as The Judges Bench. Mary Berger, the daughter of the former owners of Berger's Grocery, the building that is now The Judges Bench. The story claims Mary hanged herself in 1962 after her parents wouldn't allow her to go on a date. Her ghostly apparition is reported to appear at the bar, making it a spot for paranormal enthusiasts and those interested in local ghost stories.