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Maryland House Passes Gun Control Bill
The Maryland House of Delegates Wednesday passed gun control legislation proposed by Gov. Martin O'Malley by a vote of 78-61. The amended bill bans 40 kinds of rifles including the AR15, requires...
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Police Commissioner Batts: “These Guys Were Just Assassins”
(UPDATED 11:41 a.m.)—Baltimore Police Commissioner Anthony W. Batts blamed gangs' methods of killing for the spike in the Northern District’s homicides last year. Batts said "micro rivalries" between...
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Orioles Home Opener Forecast Clears Up
Going downtown for the Orioles home opener on Friday? You may be able to leave the umbrella at home. Rain set to move in Thursday night and continue Friday will move out of the Baltimore area by noon...
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North Baltimore Dream Home: Roland Park, $2.5M
Seeking a one-of-a-kind place to settle down in North Baltimore? Look no further. Check out this home on Somerset Road. The 6,124-square-foot home has six bedrooms and 5.5 baths on a .66-acre lot, and...
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Police: 1 Man Responsible for Villages of Homeland Robberies
Northern District detectives believe one man is responsible for a rash of home invasion robberies in the Villages of Homeland. Sgt. John Fernandez told residents at Wednesday’s York Road Partnership...
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North Baltimore Obituaries Through April 4
Burgee-Henss-Seitz Funeral Home Brandy Lynn Brown passed away April 4. Genevieve Florence Norman passed away April 1. Richard G. Krummerich passed away Mar. 28. Mitchell-Weidefeld Funeral Home Michael...
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Maryland Senate Passes Gun Control Bill
Maryland senators voted Thursday night to approve an amended gun control bill rather than send the legislation to conference committee. Senators approved the bill by a vote of 28-19 just one day after...
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Orioles Opening Day: Details, Traffic & Weather
The Orioles return to Oriole Park at Camden Yards for the first time since defeating the Yankees in Game 2 of the American League Division Series last fall. It's been a long winter, but to many fans,...
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Man Suffers "Minor" Gun Shot Wound Near Homeland
(UPDATED 10:52 a.m., Friday)—Baltimore police are calling a shooting near Homeland "minor." Police reported via social media, at about 4:30 p.m., Thursday that an adult male was shot in the 5400 block...
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Orioles Opening Day Pics: Hashtag #PatchOrioles
Orioles Opening Day is here at last. After a winter of looking back at what was, while eagerly awaiting the upcoming season, baseball has returned to Baltimore. Whether you have great seats, a unique...
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Hampden Man Allegedly Shouts Racial Slurs, Threatens Security Guard
A Hampdenman is accused of shouting racial slurs and threatening a bank security guard with a knife. According to Baltimore police, at 4:10 p.m., on March 28, Charles Knott, 18, allegedly walked up to...
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Local Voices: Spring Grove, Towson Sports
Here are some of the top posts on Local Voices from Baltimore city and county Patch sites this week. Want to share your thoughts on local politics, sports or entertainment? Click Start a Blog under the...
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Baltimore Metro Mugshot Gallery: March 30-April 6
Each week we'll present a roundup of mugshots from around the Baltimore Metro region. Want to read the full story? Check out the links below. Updated: 3 Charged for Assault, Robbery Man Allegedly...
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Area Real Estate: Tours, Dream Homes and Listings
Whether you're in the market for a new home or just curious about local real estate, Patch has you covered. Check out our weekly Dream Homes feature on Thursday, where we highlight some of the great...
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Comment: 'Time For Yuppies To Buy Shotguns'
This week, Patch readers took to the comment streams to chime in on local politics, neighborhood crime and the proposed White Student Union at Towson University. Here's some of what your neighbors are...
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Weird News: Woman Bites Good Samaritan and Robbers Steal Lunch Bag
Lanham Woman Attempts Robbery, Bites Good Samaritans A Lanham woman is facing robbery and assault charges after attempting to steal a purse from an 80-year-old woman and then biting the victim's...
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Top Maryland Headlines: MD on Gun Control, Marijuana Toke or Joke?, Fatal Fire
By Patch Staff Maryland Senate Passes Gun Control Bill Maryland senators voted Thursday night to approve an amended gun control bill rather than send the legislation to conference committee. Mike...
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Baltimore Metro Crime: Week of April 5
Pikesville A group of five males reportedly assaulted and robbed a man in front a Pikesville salon March 30. Read this and other crime stories on Pikesville Patch. Hunt Valley-Cockeysville The owner of...
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