Baltimore, MD|News|
17-Year Cicadas A Call For MD Citizen Scientists To Help In Count
With the Cicada Safari app, researchers aim for the largest data set yet as billions of Brood X 17-year cicadas emerge in Maryland in May.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
- Annapolis, MD
Deb Belt has been an editor with Patch.com since August 2011. After launching Patches in Iowa -- where staffers covered the 2012 Iowa Caucuses and the presidential campaign -- Deb joined the Southeast team of editors. Early in 2015 she took on coverage of the Maryland counties of Anne Arundel, Prince George's and Montgomery. Since March 2017 she has been the team leader for Patch sites in the Southeast, ranging from Baltimore to Miami. Prior to joining the digital world, she worked as an editor for 13 years at the Des Moines Register, focused on suburban coverage.
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McLean, VA|News|
Wealthiest Virginia Billionaires Got Richer During COVID Pandemic
Virginia billionaires from the Mars family joined Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and others in the U.S. whose wealth increased during the pandemic.
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Annapolis|News|
MD Sees Biggest Drop Of COVID Cases, J&J Vaccine Usage Resumes
Maryland saw a 43% drop in new COVID-19 cases last week, the biggest drop in the country, said Gov. Larry Hogan. J&J shots will resume.
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Aventura, FL|News|
Beekeeper Buzz, Flying Turtle, Surprise Quinceanera: Nearby News
Top FL news includes beloved beekeepers, daughter salutes dad, surprise quinceanera and J&J vaccine OKed. How to share your news, events.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Wedding Crashers Invade Estate To Owner's Surprise | Patch PM
Wedding crashers | Daughter honors retiring cop | School takeover threat | Flying turtle | Beloved beekeepers move swarms: Patch PM
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Miami, FL|News|
FL J&J Vaccine Pause: CDC OKs Resuming Use Nationwide
Experts recommended the CDC lift the pause of the Johnson & Johnson single-dose COVID-19 vaccine in Florida and nationally; the CDC agreed.
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Baltimore, MD|News|
MD J&J Vaccine Pause: CDC To Consider Resuming Use Nationwide
A key federal committee recommended the CDC lift the pause of the Johnson & Johnson single-dose COVID-19 vaccine in Maryland and nationally.
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Dunedin, FL|News|
Trump Rally, Vaccine Clinics, Remembering Mother: Nearby News
Top FL news includes a rally of Trump supporters, vaccine clinics, help for restaurants and weekend events. How to share your news, events.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Best State List Shines Spotlight On Florida | Patch PM
FL among best states | Food tours | Trump rally set for Bradenton | Help for businesses hit by COVID | Bridge walk to say goodbye: Patch PM
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Baltimore, MD|News|
Harriet Tubman's Childhood Home Remnants Found In MD
Remains of the home of the father of famed Maryland abolitionist Harriet Tubman have been found in Dorchester County, officials said.
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Tampa, FL|News|
New ‘Best State’ Survey: See Where Florida Ranks
Florida scores in the top 10 in a new ranking of the best states in the U.S. See where the home of oranges, gators and Tom Brady ranks.
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Baltimore, MD|News|
Maryland Music Venues Struggle To Stay Afloat In Pandemic
Independent music venues continue to struggle financially to survive even as Maryland eases pandemic restrictions and vaccine accessibility.
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Aventura, FL|News|
$5M Winner, Piney Point Finale, USF Earns High Marks: Nearby News
Top FL news includes a $5 million scratch-off win, COVID cases remain high, boat show, Piney Point decision. How to share your news, events.
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St. Pete, FL|News|
Buccaneers Player Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit | Patch PM
Reactions to Chauvin verdict | $5M winner | Drug Take Back Day | $9M well to empty Piney Point | Brewery scholarships | REAL ID: Patch PM
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Baltimore, MD|News|
Maryland Attitude Boosts It To One Of Snobbiest States | Patch PM
MD vaccine lab problems | Are Marylanders snobs? | Earth Day events | Hogan pushes COVID shots | School resource officers out: Patch PM
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Laurel, MD|News|
Cops Out Of Schools, Vaccine Plant Issues, Earth Day: Nearby News
Top MD news includes a halt at a vaccine plant, Earth Day events, snobbiest state, and cops out of schools. How to share your news, events.
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Baltimore, MD|News|
Snobbiest U.S. States: How Much Attitude Does Maryland Have?
If you live in Maryland, enjoy wine, and have a college degree, you might be a snob, according to a new ranking by career website Zippia.
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Tampa, FL|News|
REAL ID Deadline Nears For Florida Residents: What To Know
With the REAL ID enforcement deadline now just months away, Florida officials are reminding residents to be prepared for the change.
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Washington DC|News|
Lyrid Meteor Shower Brings Fireballs To VA, DC Skies For 2 Weeks
The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day in Virginia and DC. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.
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Annapolis|News|
MD Good News: New At Zoo, Amazon Grocery, Charming Small City
Good news stories to make you smile include best brewery, 2 white rhinos at zoo, the safest state, Medieval Times reopens, MD billionaires.
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