Baltimore, MD|News|
Lyrid Meteor Shower Brings Fireballs To MD Skies For 2 Weeks
The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day in Maryland. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.
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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Annapolis|News|
Worst Drivers In America: Here's Where Maryland Ranks
A study of the country's worst drivers factored in DUI arrests, accident fatalities, lack of insurance. Here's how Maryland drivers rank.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Lyrid Meteor Shower Brings Fireballs To FL Skies For 2 Weeks
The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day in Florida. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Dunedin, FL|News|
'American Idol' Singer, $2M Winner, Crawfish Boils: Nearby News
Top FL news includes a $2 million scratch-off win, "American Idol" singer, crawfish boils in Tampa area. How to share your news, events.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Miami, FL|News|
Sexist School Dress Code Targets Girls: Petition | Patch PM
'American Idol' singer | FL billionaires grow richer | $2M scratch-off winner | Crawfish boils | Students say dress code sexist: Patch PM
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
Filthy Rich Maryland Billionaires Got Wealthier During Pandemic
Maryland billionaires joined Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and others whose wealth increased during the pandemic. But 2 billionaires lost wealth.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Miami, FL|News|
Filthy Rich Florida Billionaires Got Wealthier During Pandemic
FL billionaires joined Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and others whose wealth increased during the pandemic. That includes former President Trump.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Dunedin, FL|News|
$235M Winner, Cereal For Kids, COVID School Survey: Nearby News
Top FL news includes a $235 million Powerball winner, cereal for kids, survey on school activities in COVID. How to share your news, events.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Pastor, Coach Charged In Sex Trafficking Sting | Patch PM
79 sex trafficking arrests | $235M Powerball winner | VIP vaccine list | Red tide in 4 counties | Patch survey on prom, graduation: Patch PM
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Annapolis|News|
US Capitol Officer Cleared In Death Of Former Annapolis Resident
Officials will not charge a U.S. Capitol officer who fatally shot Trump supporter Ashli Babbitt on Jan. 6. Babbitt once lived in Annapolis.
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Washington DC|News|
Summer 2021 Weather Forecast For NoVA, DC: Farmers Almanac
Will we have scorching heat or soggy skies? Here's what VA and DC can expect for the summer 2021 weather, according to the Farmers Almanac.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Annapolis|News|
New MD Laws: Police Reform, COVID Aid, Sports Betting, State Song
New laws including a COVID-19 relief plan, police reform, repeal of the state song and athletes' rights were enacted by MD lawmakers.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Dunedin, FL|News|
Korean Cuisine, 'American Idol' Singer, Piney Point: Nearby News
Top FL news includes Korean fried chicken, "American Idol" contestant, Piney Point to permanently close. How to share your news, events.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
'Florida Man' Characters Focus Of Book About State | Patch PM
"Florida Man" cases in book | 1K school jobs cut | Korean fried chicken | Protesters fly to MN | New immigration highway signs: Patch PM
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Gaithersburg, MD|News|
Gunman Wanted After Shots Fired Near Police In Gaithersburg
Police are searching for someone who fired shots at officers near Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg Wednesday.
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Annapolis|News|
New ‘Best State’ Survey: See Where Maryland Ranks
Maryland falls behind Virginia in a new ranking of the best states in the country. See where the home of blue crabs and the Preakness ranks.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Dunedin, FL|News|
Discolored Water, Crawfish Boil, Car Into Pond: Nearby News
Top FL news includes car into pond, 500 lbs. of crawfish, J&J vaccine on hold, Sun 'N' Fun Aerospace Expo. How to share your news, events.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Miami, FL|News|
Publix, Pop-Up, FEMA COVID Clinics All Halt J&J Shots | Patch PM
J&J vaccine use paused | 99 child porn charges | Crawfish boil | Hotel tax fight | Discolored water called safe | Surprise for mom: Patch PM
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Annapolis|News|
Anne Arundel Pauses Use Of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
Anne Arundel County will pause the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after federal health authorities said it needs a review.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Dunedin, FL|News|
Toddler Killed, PrideFest Plans, Fearless 4 Honored: Nearby News
Top FL news includes Fearless 4 honor, PrideFest, toddler death, tornado confirmed, vaccine passport survey. How to share your news, events.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
