Teacher Records Sex With Student | Snowfall Totals | Roommates' Argument Ends In Stabbing: MD Weekend

Here are the headlines you may have missed from the weekend in Maryland.

Potomac River Gets A Grade Of ‘B' For Water Quality For Fifth Straight Year

It’s not fishable or swimmable yet, and has stalled in its progress, but the Potomac River is in far better shape than it was just 14 years.

Fisheries Commission Again Holds Fire On Striped Bass Limits

A panel also approves Maryland's request for more time to study a proposal that would reopen a spring season for rockfish.

Exelon Wants To Build A Power Plant In Maryland, Reversing Decades Of Deregulation Policy

Consumer advocates question the proposal and warn that ratepayers would foot the bill.

Peak Leaf Color On Display In MD This Weekend: DNR

Fall colors are at their peak across most of Maryland this weekend, the DNR said, with leaves past peak in the west.

Blue Line Corridor Coalition Aims To Keep Revitalization Alive In This Part Of Maryland

The “Blue Line Corridor” is Prince George’s County’s main economic redevelopment and revitalization project.

Make Mine a Maryland: New Initiative Celebrates Local Craft Beverages and Community Connection

New statewide movement invites consumers to support local businesses

Cold Case Twist | Woman Murdered In Home | Kangaroo Causes Stir | Man Exposes Self: MD News

Football Hazing | Threat At Middle School | Football Player DUI | No Deer Burning Charges | Restaurant Fire | Bay Bridge Safe

Running With Integrity: Jaylen Bennett Balances Records, Roots and Princeton Ambitions

From St. Kitts & Nevis to the Ivy League, Howard County native carries family legacy and faith into his collegiate track career

Enrollment For Child Care Scholarships Still Closed, Unclear When It Might Reopen

Maryland State Department of Education froze enrollment in May to cope with the budget-busting number of applications.

Oyster Restoration For Chesapeake Nears Finish Line, Next Steps Uncertain

The oyster planting in Maryland’s Manokin River went off without a hitch — something that seemed a long shot just a few years ago.

Review For Piedmont Power Line Will Take Until At Least February 2027, Maryland Regulators Say

The state's timeline for approval is almost a year longer than the developer of the controversial power line said it wanted.

Here's Where These 2 MD Cities Rank For Quality Of Life

A new analysis by LawnStarter identified which cities set the gold standard for quality of life. See where two Maryland towns ranked.

2 Shot In Park | Grisly Details In Dacara Thompson's Slaying | Missing Kids' Mom In Court: MD Weekend

The mom of 2 kids last seen in 2014 is in court; 2 shot in park; fatal car crashes; and newest info on suspect in Dacara Thompson slaying.

Fire Bomb Suspect | 4 House Fires | Pedestrian Hit At Beach | State Fair Brawl: MD Weekend

A fundraiser to help a fire victim; a homicide suspect is arrested in TX; fire bomb suspect in custody; and three house fires in one county.

2 House Fires | ID Of Teen Killed | Trump Vs. Moore: MD Weekend

A feud erupts between President Trump and Gov. Moore; West Nile virus case in MD; school bus drivers vote on strike; and two house fires.

Underwater Grasses Hit Record In Lower Chesapeake Bay Last Year

Areas in between were a different story, as declines in the mid-section of the Chesapeake more than offset improvements elsewhere.

Catfish To Cat Food: A New Plan To Reduce The Chesapeake Bay's Blue Catfish Population

There’s currently a bipartisan effort on Capitol Hill that has come up with a new plan in the battle against the blues.

3 MD Towns Among Kindest In The U.S., New Survey Says

See which towns in Maryland are known for being the most welcoming to strangers.

After Last Bay Cleanup Plan Fell Short, New Proposal Aims To Be Flexible, Data-Driven

A draft released last week is still a work in progress; advocates worry it leaves too much open-ended, as cuts to federal programs loom.

These Are The 5 Most Snake-Filled Bodies Of Water In MD

An analysis by geography website WorldAtlas identified what they claim are the five most snake-filled bodies of water in Maryland.

NASA Rocket Launch From Wallops Island May Be Visible Across MD

Marylanders may see a Terrier-Improved Orion sounding rocket launch in the sky early Thursday from Wallops Island, depending on cloud cover.

Red, White & You: Honoring Maryland’s Military Heroes

Meet 5 military heroes whose contributions continue to inspire, and nominate a service member or veteran to be featured on Patch!

Heroes Who Serve: 5 First Responders Keeping Maryland Safe

Patch and T-Mobile are spotlighting local EMTs, firefighters and police officers who are making a difference in their communities.

Beat the Winter Blues with American Cancer Society Daffodil Days

HOPE BLOOMS! Order by February 18; flowers arrive week of March 17. Funds raised support lifesaving cancer services and research.

Winter weather and safety precautions for people with dementia

Alzheimer’s Association offers safety tips and resources

Alzheimer's Association offers free dementia care resources

Family caregivers of people living with dementia care access Alzheimer's Association information and resources that support caregiving.

Average IQ In Maryland Is Higher Than Many U.S. States: Ranking

On a national level, the average IQ in the United States is reported to be 98. See where Maryland ranks, according to a new analysis.

Honesty Of MD Online Daters Worse Than Many U.S. States, Survey Says

Maryland residents are more likely to lie about their relationship status, age, and appearance while online dating, the survey revealed.

Open Houses for Chesterbrook Academy® Preschool in Maryland on 8/3

Interested families are invited to explore classrooms, meet school leaders, and learn about Chesterbrook Academy’s curriculum

These 2 MD Suburbs Are Among The Wealthiest In America: Ranking

See how much you need to make to live comfortably in the toniest addresses in the country, according to the 2024 GOBankingRates survey.

MD Among Best States To Become A Millionaire, New Ranking Says

The list analyzed several factors including cost of living, income, education rates and access to venture capital. See where MD ranked.

Alzheimer’s Association statewide virtual forum on dementia on June 13

Dementia experts enlist community support for initiatives to combat Maryland's high dementia prevalence

Best Beaches In U.S.A: MD Town Recognized Nationally

One of the best beaches nationwide sits along the Atlantic Ocean in Maryland, Travel + Leisure says.

Girl Raped For Years, Fatal Abduction, TV Stars | MD Stories To Know

Man abducted and killed | Netflix stars coming to town | Girl raped for 5 years | Robbers on bikes | Eclipse forecast: MD Stories To Know

Road Vanishes Beneath You. What's It Like To Survive Bridge Collapse?

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge brought back jarring memories of their own ordeals to people who survived previous collapses.

Best Small Town In MD Nestled Along The Coast: Southern Living

A small town is among Maryland's "brightest gems," Southern Living says.

Small MD Town Suspended Entire Police Force. Residents Seek Answers

A small town on Maryland's Eastern Shore has suspended its entire police force pending the results of an investigation by state prosecutors.

MD Bouncing Back From COVID Population Loss: Census

Maryland's population growth in 2023 was due to international migration, the U.S. Census report shows.

Trapped Bald Eagle Rescued From Car Grille By MD Officer

Authorities in Calvert County teamed up to help the stuck eagle when it collided with a car last weekend.