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View Article'What in the World?' Snowy Owl Creates Spectacle in Downtown DC
Snowy owls have fled their Arctic home this winter. There have been sightings in Anne Arundel County and now in the heart of Washington.
View ArticleSen. Mikulski Announces School Safety Funds in Baltimore County
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014 contains $75 million for school safety programs.
View ArticleO'Malley Promotes Minimum Wage Hike in Final State of the State Address
Gov. Martin O'Malley, in his final State of the State Address, touted his administration's success and criticized Republican economic plans. Watch the speech online.
View ArticleImproving Economy Translates to Declining Community College Enrollment
Howard Community College gained the most students since 2010 of any Maryland public two-year school. The biggest decline came in Baltimore County.
View Article6 Ways to Cure Cabin Fever
No matter what part of the country you're in, here are some great ideas to cure cabin fever and embrace the winter season.
View ArticleExpanded Early Voting, Decriminalizing Marijuana and Expanded Hunting Plan:...
Check out the top political stories from around the state.
View ArticleCigarette Leads to Fire Death, Snowy Owl Show-off, 'Groundhog Day' Redux? Top...
Are students abandoning community college? Elder-home loses heat, chic eats coming soon - all the news in one click.
View ArticleIncome Taxes 2014: When Will IRS Begin Accepting Returns?
Last October's government shutdown has affected filing dates — so the Internal Revenue Service says it won't process tax returns before Jan. 31.
View ArticleFind Rental Spaces in the Area, Jan. 24
Find a place to rent in the region on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.
View ArticleDitch the Rum Raisin, Yuengling's Black and Tan Ice Cream Now Available
Yuengling's Ice Cream will soon be in Maryland's Acme and Weis grocery stores.
View ArticleRepublican Candidates Criticize O’Malley’s Final State of the State Address
Harford County Executive David Craig and Change Maryland chairman Larry Hogan are running for the Republican gubernatorial nomination.
View ArticleBest Blogs on Patch: Top Local Voices This Week
Can parents be held liable for underage drinking in Maryland, 13 etiquette tips for the gym, and more voices from around Patch.
View ArticleMichael Phelps Says Mom Nervous About Travel to Sochi Olympics
Some Winter Olympic athletes are telling their families to stay home after concerns about security threats at the Sochi Games have been raised.
View ArticleHow is Baltimore County Spending its 'Rain Tax?' Kamenetz Outlines $33...
A $3 million initiative will help local nonprofits reduce their stormwater remediation fees.
View ArticleO'Malley BLOG: An Economy With a Human Purpose
On Thursday, Governor Martin O’Malley delivered his eighth State of the State address.
View ArticleCoffee Lovers Rejoice: Study Says It's as Hydrating as Water
New research refutes the notion that coffee dehydrates the body.
View ArticleSunday Supper: Lemon Rosemary Roast Chicken
This recipe is so good that Sunday dinner will never be the same again.
View ArticleFormer U.S. Senate Aide Facing Child Porn Charges Found Dead at Md. Home
Carroll County Sheriff's officials say former U.S. Senate staffer Jesse Ryan Loskarn was found dead at his parents' house in Sykesville in an apparent suicide.
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