Veteran Suicide Documentary To Feature 2 MD Women Pushing For Reform

Two veterans died by suicide. Their loved ones will be in a documentary on military PTSD. "Nothing happens overnight, but you don't stop."

Chesapeake Bay Camping, Sunflower Hike: Explore Maryland's Nature

Whether you want to camp on a Chesapeake Bay island or hike through a sunflower field, Patch has your guide to exploring Maryland's nature.

Annapolis Vs. Eastport Tug Of War Returns This Fall

The annual tug of war between Annapolis and Eastport will return this fall. The coronavirus pandemic canceled last year's event.

Annapolis 9/11 Run Honors Naval Academy Grads Who Died In Attacks

An Annapolis 9/11 run will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the attacks. It will also honor the Naval Academy grads who died that day.

Sharkfest Comes To MD Museum, Exhibit Will Feature Live Predators

A Maryland museum will celebrate Sharkfest with oceanic fun. Attendees can check out live sharks, life-size jaws and nautical documentaries.

Public Comment Invited For Trappe Wastewater Permit

Maryland regulators are taking public comment again on plans to handle wastewater from a massive new development on the Eastern Shore.

Potomac Conservancy Looks At Local Impacts Of Climate Change

The Potomac Conservancy has released an analysis of the “new climate reality” that is already dawning on the Potomac River watershed.

Chesapeake Bay's ‘Dead Zone' To Be Smaller This Summer, Researchers Say

The Chesapeake Bay's “dead zone,” the oxygen-starved blob of water that waxes and wanes each summer, is forecast to be smaller.

What's Open, Closed In Anne Arundel County On July 4

How does Independence Day affect trash pickup? Is the post office open? Here are the holiday changes around Anne Arundel County.

What's Open, Closed In Annapolis On July 4

How does Independence Day affect trash pickup? Is the post office open? Here are the holiday changes around Annapolis.

Fireworks Near Me: Annapolis 4th Of July 2021

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Annapolis.

Governor, Online Donors Back Navy Family After Shooting: Patch PM

Three-wheeled business | Beltway closure | NFL fines team $10 million | Best time to travel on 4th of July | Reward in Navy mom shooting.

Dolphins 'All Over The Place' In Chesapeake Bay

Hundreds of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins are spending their summers in Chesapeake Bay waters.

Fear, Anxiety A Reality For Anne Arundel Veterans On 4th Of July

Nearly 30 percent of combat veterans and first responders have symptoms of PTSD. Here’s how you can consider them this 4th of July.

Mom Shot Before Son's Naval Academy Induction: Patch PM

First Amendment memorial | Heat advisory | 4th of July weekend events | What Marylanders sick with COVID-19 have in common | Fatal shooting.

Historic London Town Tells Revolutionary War Tales Around July 4

Revolutionary tales are on tap at Historic London Town & Gardens. The Edgewater museum will read the declaration and lead guided tours.

Blood Donations Needed In Annapolis Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Blood platelet and type O donations are in high demand.

Chronic Wasting Disease Takes Hold In Bay States' Deer

Hunted, fed, photographed, causing motorists to swerve, gardeners to curse; they are white-tailed deer, now facing peril, the report says.

Capital Gazette Memorial Unveiled, Attendees Cheer Free Press

A memorial was unveiled Monday to honor the victims of the Capital Gazette shooting. The ceremony came exactly three years after the attack.

Girl Scout Cookies: Donate To First Responders In Anne Arundel

The pandemic changed how Girl Scouts in Anne Arundel approached cookie sales. Here’s how to get them into the hands of first responders.

Annapolis Construction Worker Claims $40,000 Vaccine Lottery Prize

A construction worker from Annapolis is the latest to claim his $40,000 VaxCash prize from the Maryland Lottery.

Opinion: Capital Gazette Shooting Memorial Embodies 1st Amendment

The upcoming Capital Gazette shooting memorial embodies the First Amendment, a leader said. He emphasized the importance of the free press.

Gator Killed By MD Family Near Chesapeake Bay: Patch PM

Missing man has impairment | $300 payments for MD families | Gator slaying | Student honored by C-SPAN | Bill honors lawmaker's son.

Alligator Killed Near Chesapeake Bay On Father's Day: Report

A father-son duo caught and killed an alligator near the Chesapeake Bay on Father's Day, WUSA9 said. Gators are not indigenous to Maryland.

Environmental Groups File Suit Challenging Conowingo Dam License

The long-running Conowingo Dam controversy is back in court; on June 17, four environmental groups filed a legal challenge.

4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Annapolis

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Annapolis.

Maryland Landfills Pose Bigger Climate Problem Than Previously Thought

Throwing food away is more than wasteful; when it gets buried in a landfill, it generates methane, a climate-warming greenhouse gas.

Taco Bamba Full, Reader Cicada Photos, Saving MissFIT: Good News

Good news stories include a fundraiser to save MissFIT, Taco Bamba swamped, readers' cicada photos, lottery winners and Tubman's MD home.

Annapolis Hosts Juneteenth Festival, Marks End Of Slavery

Annapolis will host Maryland's first Juneteenth festival this weekend. A parade and concert will celebrate the end of slavery in the U.S.

Machicomoco State Park Puts Virginia Indians At Center Of Story

When Machicomoco State Park opened April 16, it was ordained as Virginia's 40th state park. But in Stephen Adkins' eyes, it was the first.

Groups Want Pennsylvania Farm Tax Breaks Tied To Conservation Plans

Nearly 50 years ago, Pennsylvania began offering a 50% break on real estate taxes to farmers who enrolled in its Clean and Green program.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives In Annapolis Area

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has affected the U.S. blood supply.

Save The Fireflies, Thank The Bees In MD: Pollinator Week Events

Did you know that most fireflies are pollinators? Here's how to protect Maryland's lightning bugs and bees during National Pollinator Week.

Maryland Might Ease Limits On Oyster Harvest

This is occurring amid signs of a significant but uneven rebound in Maryland's oyster population.

Development Fight Erupts Over Protected Potomac Tributary

On a warm spring morning, the fish were literally jumping in Mattawoman Creek. Anglers, both human and avian, flocked to the Potomac River.

Maryland Scales Back Planned Widening Of Capital Beltway

Facing stiff opposition, Maryland officials have scaled back their plan to widen the infamously congested Capital Beltway.

Park Planners Need Input For Anne Arundel's Future

Anne Arundel County is planning the future of its parks. Developers asked residents how they can improve these public facilities.

Flower Baskets Decorate Downtown Annapolis This Summer

Flower baskets will decorate Downtown Annapolis this summer. Anne Arundel businesses and nonprofits helped with the beautification project.

Picture Of Chesapeake Microplastics Grows Clearer

Scientists have long suspected the tiny plastic particles floating in the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers are anything but harmless.

Track Dolphins In Chesapeake Bay, Fish For Invasive Snakeheads

More dolphins are visiting the Chesapeake Bay. UMD researchers need help tracking them. Marylanders can also fish for invasive snakeheads.

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.