Across Maryland, MD|News|
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.
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|
Confederate Symbols Removed From Maryland In 2020, What Remains
A Southern Poverty Law Center report said more than 100 Confederate monuments and symbols have been removed in several states, including MD.
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Aventura, FL|News|
Eyesore Targeted, QAnon Photo, Mega Millions Wins: Nearby News
Top FL news includes a gator watched PGA golfers, QAnon photo issue, Mega Millions wins, eyesore eliminated. How to share your news, events.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Across Florida, FL|News|
No Tip Send Domino's Driver Into Rage: Video | Patch PM
Gator watches PGA golfer | Sheriff unaware of QAnon | Pizza driver enraged by no tip | $2M lottery wins | Child abuse arrest: Patch PM
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Across Virginia, VA|News|
Wawa Data Breach: Payout VA, DC Customers Could Receive
In 2019, Wawa suffered a breach of VA and DC customer data. Now, a proposed settlement could lead to a $9 million payout to those affected.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Across Maryland, MD|News|
Wawa Data Breach: Payout MD Customers Could Receive
In 2019, Wawa suffered a massive breach of MD customer data. Now, a proposed settlement could lead to a $9 million payout to those affected.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Aventura, FL|News|
Best Beach List, Finding Vaccines, Blue Fest Returns: Nearby News
Top FL news includes best beaches, how to get a COVID-19 vaccine, Blues Fest returns, Army recruiter arrest. How to share your news, events.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Bucs' Winfield Turns Super Bowl Taunt Into Good Deed | Patch PM
Super Bowl taunting fine | How, where to get COVID-19 vaccine | Ransomware attack | Army recruiter arrested | Beach ranking drops: Patch PM
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Aventura, FL|News|
Superspreader Risk, Rays Tickets, Vaccines For Rich: Nearby News
Top FL news includes spring break superspreader worries, Rays tickets on sale, vaccines for the wealthy. How to share your news, events.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Top Beach In US; Will Spring Break Be Superspreader? | Patch PM
FL has top U.S. beach | Will spring break be superspreader event? | Rays tickets on sale | Vaccinations for the wealthy: Patch PM
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Across Maryland, MD|News|
MD Gas Prices Spike Due To Winter Weather, Here's How Much
Winter weather forced refineries to shut down, which spiked gas prices. Here's how much more Maryland drivers are paying at the pump.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Aventura, FL|News|
Pelican Reward, $2 Million Win, Organic Seed Scheme: Nearby News
Top FL news includes expanded vaccinations, $2M winner, reward in pelican abuse case, bogus seed scheme. How to share your news, events.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Brandon, FL|News|
FL Publix Stores To Resume COVID-19 Vaccine Signups | Patch PM
Vaccinations at Publix | Water plant breach | Reward in pelican abuse case | DeSantis maskless event | Doc accused of hate crime: Patch PM
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Across Florida, FL|News|
Author Slams DeSantis, FBI Threat, Mail-In Ballots: Nearby News
Top FL news includes school threat, honors for a fallen deputy, mail-in ballots, . How to share your news, events.
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Across Florida, FL|News|
FL Woman Chugging Cinnamon Whiskey Threatens FBI | Patch PM
Gun-toting whiskey-drinker | Author King slams DeSantis | Mail-in ballots targeted | Rays celebrate with fans | Best hospitals: Patch PM
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Across Florida, FL|News|
15 Florida Hospitals Ranked Among 2021’s Best
A new ranking by Healthgrades evaluates the top 50, 100 and 250 hospitals in America. These Florida hospitals made the list.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Across Maryland, MD|News|
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.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Columbia, MD|News|
Here’s How Well Nurses Are Paid In Maryland
Nurses in Maryland are on the front lines of the battle against the coronavirus. See how much they’re paid in our state compared to others.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
9 Maryland Hospitals Ranked Among 2021’s Best
A new ranking by Healthgrades evaluates the top 50, 100 and 250 hospitals in America. These Maryland hospitals made the list.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Aventura, FL|News|
Fake Grannies, Pet Insurance Fraud, Landmark Closes: Nearby News
Top FL news includes fake grannies seeking vaccine, fallen deputy honored, pet insurance fraud, art events. How to share your news, events.
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