When Is the Preakness?
We're in the final stretch before the 138th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Here's what you need to know. When is it? The Triple Crown race will be held at 4:30...
View ArticleWhat’s the Going Rate For a Lawn Service in the Baltimore Metro?
This week: How much do lawn services cost? How much do you pay for your lawn service? And what does that cover - just mowing, or does it cover weeding, pruning, planting? Please share in the comments...
View ArticleMan Rides 8-Day Bike Trip, Helps Raise $100,000 for Cancer Survivors
About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them...
View ArticleOrb Draws Inside Post For Preakness Stakes
Orb will have the shortest track to run if he has aims of winning the second leg of the Triple Crown Saturday at Pimlico. The Kentucky Derby winner drew the inside post position Wednesday for the...
View ArticleNorth Baltimore Dream Home: Mt. Washington Colonial
Seeking a one-of-a-kind place to settle down in North Baltimore? Look no further. Check out this home on Greenberry Road in Mount Washington. » For more photos, visit this listing and view more North...
View ArticlePowerball Jackpot Upped to $550 Million
The Powerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing has been raised to become what would be the third-largest jackpot prize in American history. Due to strong sales, the jackpot for Saturday was raised from...
View ArticleTeen Grabs National Speedskating Title
About this sponsorship:In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them...
View ArticleOrioles to Host Father's Day Catch Session
Nothing like a game of catch with Dad. How about on Father's Day, and on the field at Camden Yards? The Baltimore Orioles announced Friday that the club is selling special ticket packages that will...
View ArticleWTF: Marylanders Cuss How Much?
What's so great about being nice? Nice never got anybody anywhere, right? According to a finding from the Marchex Institute, those are some questions Marylanders might ask themselves considering the...
View ArticleMTA to Launch Weekend MARC Service
Maryland's MARC trains will finally have long-planned weekend service. The Baltimore Sun reports the addition of weekend service on the MARC Penn Line comes as a result of the transportation law signed...
View ArticlePowerball Jackpot Raised to Largest in Game's History
The jackpot in Saturday's Powerball drawing has been raised to a game-record $600 million, Maryland Lottery officials announced Friday. The increase, fueled by ticket sales, is the second in as many...
View ArticleOrb Draws Preakness No.1 Post Position
Orb, the winner of the Kentucky Derby, will start his run for a Preakness Stakes victory from the number one postposition. The number one position means the horse will be the closest to the inside rail...
View ArticlePreakness Causes Road Closures and Traffic Changes
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation released the following list of closures and traffic moderations in and around Pimlico Race Course on Preakness day. Saturday, May 18—6 a.m. to 8 p.m....
View ArticleMTA Offers Transportation to Preakness
The Maryland Transit Administratrion listed on its website the following methods for getting to Pimlico Race Course, and recommended which methods race fans should use if coming from several areas in...
View ArticlePreakness Guide: Traffic, Events, Infield, Live Updates
Today, the eyes of the sports world turn to Maryland—Pimlico to be exact. The 138th Preakness Stakes highlights Preakness Saturday in Baltimore, as Orb seeks the second leg of the Triple Crown toward...
View ArticlePreakness 2013: InfieldFest Info, Concert Schedule
Some people will attend Maryland's biggest thoroghbred race and not see a horse all day long. With all that's going on in the infield, it's not hard to fathom that happening Saturday during the 138th...
View Article#Preakness 2013: Instagram Photos From Pimlico
Preakness is here! We want to see how you're enjoying the festivities surrounding the second leg of the Triple Crown. Here's how you can join in: Post your photo to Instagram and use the hashtag...
View ArticleLocal Voices: Clifton Park, School Overcrowding
Here are a few of the top Local Voices posts this week on Baltimore city and county Patch sites. Do you want to share your thoughts on local politics, sports or anything else that strikes your fancy?...
View ArticlePreakness Day A Chance to Gamble, Remember and Help
Preakness day is a Baltimore tradition, but it means different things to those who attend the race. Jeff Burdick grew up in Saratoga, NY, and now calls Baltimore home, so he’s no stranger to the...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Fabulous Hats, Afrojack, Preakness Party
Have your own photos from Preakness? Share them by clicking the "Upload Photos & Videos" button or use the #Preakness hashtag on instagram.—For more Preakness coverage, click here.
View Article