Volunteerism Is A Way Of Life For Maryland's Rob Willis

Young Marines names top volunteer in six states, Rob Willis with Southern Maryland Young Marines in Lexington Park.

Judge Rules Maryland Must Regulate Chicken Farm Air Pollution

A Maryland judge has dealt a blow to the state’s poultry industry, ordering regulators to impose limits for the first time on air pollution.

MD Good News: 'American Pickers,' Restaurant Week, Bike To Work

Good news stories include "American Pickers" to film in MD, Restaurant Week, Bike To Work Day, a firefighter saves 3 on his way to work.

As Chicken Waste Piles Up On Delmarva, A ‘Solution’ Stirs Controversy

Where a Maryland startup sees a green upgrade, many environmentalists see only red, the report states.

MD Good News: Feeding Families, Best Hospitals, Cute Zoo Baby

Good news stories in MD this week include the newest zoo baby, the state's best hospitals, a project feeds families, bonuses for workers.

Pandemic Could Change MD Oyster Industry For Good

The pandemic-affected oyster season has been difficult for the MD industry, causing farmers and watermen to rethink the business.

Alzheimer's Association to host Maryland State Advocacy Week

Maryland residents invited to champion critical Alzheimer’s legislation

MD Good News: Free Coffee, COVID Survivor, Ghost Kitchens Open

Good news stories in MD this week include free coffee for a year, lottery winners, ghost kitchens open, axe throwing, and AOC goes vegan.

Geminid Meteor Shower In Maryland: When And How To See Fireballs

The Geminid meteor shower is known for its colorful fireballs and quick speed. Here's when to watch in Maryland.

Submarine Found Off Coast Of Ocean City

The remains of one of 27 submarines commissioned by the U.S. Navy during World War I was detected by side scan sonar.

Maryland County Takes Steps To Protect Health Care Workers

After a deadly coronavirus outbreak, proper steps are being taken to ensure staff's safety.

Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2020 Loom For Maryland Cards, Packages

Deadlines are here for FedEx, U.S. Postal Service and UPS packages to ship from Maryland during the 2020 holiday season.

Holiday Shipping Deadlines Are Approaching In Maryland

Here are the deadlines in Maryland to send holiday packages in time for delivery by Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25.

Here's Your Risk Of Coronavirus Exposure In Central MD: Patch PM

Hypothermia alert | Free coffee for teachers | Murder-suicide | Risk of coronavirus exposure | Virtual 5K | Serial bank robbery suspect.

Thanksgiving In MD: Take Patch Survey On Plans During Coronavirus

Does the coronavirus pandemic affect your Thanksgiving plans? Take our Patch reader survey.

900 MD Workers Get Virus, 3 Die, Union Says: Patch PM

Security guard shot at ballot box, police report | Rapid transit line launches | State workers get coronavirus | Jobless claims near 1.25M.

MD Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference

Patch is partnering with Ring to honor Local Heroes in your Maryland community. Here's how you can help.

Two-Year Milestones: Mapping The Way To Clean Water

States and local jurisdictions in the Chesapeake Bay watershed are working toward water quality goals for the Bay and its rivers.

Hogan Administration’s Poultry Fee Proposal Rejected As ‘Unlawful’

A bid by Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s administration to spare poultry farmers from higher stormwater permit fees has hit a snag: the law.

Summer Meteor Showers In Maryland: Key Dates

Watch the sky for shooting stars in Maryland. The Delta Aquarids are about to peak, and the Perseids are flying.

Saharan Dust Plume Wisps Its Way Into Maryland This Weekend

The Saharan air layer's effects on the atmosphere may be evident in Maryland this weekend into next week. Here's what it means for you.

Cambridge Community Paints Blacks Lives Matter On Race Street

Black Lives Matter is painted on Race Street but with a local twist highlighting Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass and Maryland icons.

When MD Can Dine Out And Where: Patch PM

Outdoor dining to commence | Latest unemployment numbers | Testing reaches milestone | Protesters boo one county leader | CARES Act.

Statewide Blood Drive Campaign Honors Victims, Front Line Workers

#SleevesUpMD is led by MD law enforcement employees who want to honor the memories of those Marylanders who died due to the coronavirus.

Dredged Material To Rebuild 2 Chesapeake Bay Islands

The twin projects will help to improve the Bay ecosystem’s fragile health, engineers say, by reducing the amount of sediment.

Hogan Vetoes Pesticide Ban In Favor Of Regulatory Phase-Out

A widely used pesticide found to pose health risks for children and wildlife is due to be phased out in Maryland next year.

Reopening, Parades, Graduation Plans, Recovery Funds: Top MD News

Top news from Maryland this week included parades celebrating those bolstering communities during the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus Quarantine Clears Chesapeake Air But Likely Not For Long

Air pollution is down sharply, and new records are being set for air quality across the Chesapeake Bay region.

Protest To Reopen Maryland Planned For April 18: Coronavirus

The group Reopen Maryland also has created an online petition encouraging Gov. Hogan to reopen the state during the coronavirus pandemic.

Atlas Helps Maryland Birders Move Beyond Naming A Bird To Knowing It

Right now a new, 5-year-old effort is under way in Maryland and the District of Columbia to collect breeding bird data.

Smart Ponds Creating A Splash In Field Of Stormwater Control

The Massachusetts-based company has built 150 smart ponds in 20 states. It has 18 so far in the Bay watershed, most of them in Maryland.

Decline Of Ruffed Grouse Linked To Loss Of Young-Forest Habitat

The decline is growing in Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, and biologists point to two main causes.

It’s Time To Account For Menhaden’s Role In The Ecosystem (Opinion)

COMMENTARY: Management of the menhaden fishery does not currently take into account its critical role as a food source for other species.

Coronavirus Concern, $2M Win, Bad Tax Preparers: Top MD News

Top news from Maryland, including the latest coronavirus advisories. Plus, how to share your news and events on Patch.

New Wetlands Rule Imperils Bay Cleanup, Groups Say

Critics say that the removal of a federal arbiter opens wetland regulation to a hodgepodge of state-level protections.

Of Bivalves & Beavers: Let’s Leave Chesapeake Landscapes To These Experts (Opinion)

COMMENTARY: Ecologically, for the Chesapeake Bay, the mollusk and the rodent are a lovely pairing, a linkage of water and watershed.

Temple Opening, Coronavirus Update, Grocery Attack: Top MD News

Top news from Maryland, including a sacred shrine that will open to the public. Plus, how to share your news and events on Patch.

Healthy Streams: The Best Prescription For The Ailing Chesapeake Bay

You may not live on the Chesapeake Bay or any other waterfront, but chances are there is a stream, creek or river close to where you live.

Train Derails In Western Maryland Near Harpers Ferry: Report

A CSX freight train reportedly derailed early Saturday morning in Washington County sending freight cars plummeting into the Potomac River.

Maryland Has 9th Highest Utility Costs, Study Finds

Move.org researchers set out to find which states had the highest bills each month for residents; see how Maryland stacked up.

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.