Maryland Zoo In Baltimore: Otter Renovation Update: July 2021

The North American river otter habitat, home to otters Piper and Hudson, has been getting some upgrades over the last few months. This w ...

The Maryland Zoo Welcomes New Male Duiker

“We are so excited to have Kuruka here at the Zoo,” said Erin Grimm, mammal collection and conservation manager.

Marylanders To Make Up For Lost Time With 4th Of July Festivities

Residents in Baltimore and Howard counties are ready for 4th of July celebrations after a tough year and a half of the pandemic.

Fireworks Near Me: Towson’s 4th Of July 2021

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

Dorms Honoring Slave Owners To Be Renamed On MD Campus: Patch PM

Counseling paired with 911 | Plane engulfed in flames | Dorms being renamed | Unclaimed $50K | Naval Academy remembers midshipman.

Strawberry Moon: How To See The June Full Moon In Towson

The Strawberry Moon is the last supermoon of 2021. It will be visible in Towson on Thursday.

4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Towson

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

Juneteenth 2021: How Towson Marks The End Of Slavery

People in Baltimore County are planning Juneteenth events as June 19 becomes an official federal holiday.

Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up In Towson Area

Blood platelet donations are in high demand for cancer patients.

Girl, 12, Is Missing In Baltimore County: Police

Have you seen Mone?

Maryland Zoo In Baltimore Publishes Otter Renovation Update For June

All three viewing windows have been replaced and the new paths have taken shape.

3 Alerts Issued Due To Water Quality In Baltimore County

Recreational water users should exercise caution at three areas in Baltimore County due to potential contamination, officials say.

Water Advisory Issued For Big Gunpowder River

A sewage overflow was reported near Loch Raven Saturday.

Teen Has Been Missing Since May 29 From Baltimore County: Police

Police said the teen was wearing a pink wig and pink flip-flops when she was last seen in Baltimore County.

Woman Missing From Towson May Be In Emotional Distress: Police

Have you seen Tammie Ellis? Police said she may be in a blue Toyota Camry.

Towson 4th Of July Parade Dedicated To First Responders, Soldiers

The Fourth of July parade in Towson is set for July 3. Here's information about the route and participants.

Towson Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a series of blood drives soon in the Towson area.

Towson Woman Wins $40K In Vaccine Lottery

A woman from Towson was the first winner in the VaxCash drawing, according to the Maryland Lottery.

Pedestrian Deaths Spiked In Maryland During Pandemic

U.S. pedestrian deaths were up 4.8 percent last year, the Governors Highway Safety Association found.

Blood Donors Needed In Towson Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has impacted the nation's blood supply.

Baltimore County 311 Is Restored, Officials Say

A Verizon outage impacted Baltimore County Tuesday for several hours, according to authorities.

Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up In Towson Area

People who donate through the Red Cross between May 1 and 15 are eligible for an Amazon gift card.

7 MD Billionaires Got Richer In 2020, Report Shows: Patch PM

DoorDash gives grants | School opens amid pandemic | MD billionaires | Dream homes for sale | Teen with COVID-19 sick almost 1 year later.

Sandra And Malcolm Berman Name New Cancer Building At GBMC

A new cancer care building is on the main hospital campus in Towson.

Towson Area Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up Soon

The pandemic has affected the country's blood supply. The Red Cross will hold a blood drive soon in the Towson area.

Towson Gardens Day 2021 Set For April 29

The Towson Chamber of Commerce is planning its annual Gardens Day & Flower Mart.

Maryland Law Would Ban Hate Symbols In Public Schools

The bill on hate symbols now goes to the Senate, where a committee hearing is scheduled for April 1.

Baltimore County Mass Vaccination Site Coming In April: Governor

When it opens in early April as a mass vaccination site, the Maryland State Fairgrounds will have more shots than are currently available.

Missing Towson Football Player Has Been Found: Police

A week after a Towson football player was reported missing, police said he has been located.

Speed Traps, Happiest Cities, COVID-19 Vaccine Updates: MD News

Best community college, coronavirus vaccination sites added and more were among the week's top stories on Maryland Patches.

Towson Ranked One Of The Best Places To Live In MD

Niche.com released its 2021 ranking of "Best Places to Live in Maryland" this week.

Missing Towson Man May Be In Blue Hyundai: Police

Police said a man disappeared from Towson wearing a sweatshirt with a gold #21 on the back.

Towsontown Spring Festival Canceled For 2021

The spring festival in downtown Towson has been postponed, organizers said.

Missing Teen May Be In Towson: Police

Have you seen this girl? Call the Baltimore County Police Department at 410-307-2020 or 911.

Missing Man Has Been Found: Police

A man who frequents the shopping centers near Loch Raven Boulevard and Taylor Avenue has been found, police said.

Driver Hit By Ice Issues Plea After I-695 Scare

This weekend, a woman was driving along I-695 from Harford County when ice from the SUV in front of her cracked her windshield.

Baltimore County Weather Decisions For Friday, February 19

With the potential for slippery roads, Baltimore County officials issued several changes due to wintry weather for Friday.

Baltimore County Closings For Presidents Day 2021

Here's what is open and closed for Presidents Day 2021 in Baltimore County.

Gas Station Fire On York Road: No Injuries Reported

Heavy fire was showing when crews arrived at the gas station in Baltimore County Saturday, officials said.

Soldier Surprises Wife In Labor At St. Joseph Medical Center

When a newborn recently arrived at St. Joseph Medical Center, there was additional cause for celebration.

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.