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A shooting victim was hospitalized and Severn homes were damaged by gunfire, police said. Officers are still looking for the suspect.
Twelve schools were recognized for their green facilities in Anne Arundel County. Nearly half the county's schools have earned this honor.
The Annapolis pride parade and festival returns this weekend. The event "brings our community together in love," the mayor said.
St. John's College celebrated its 2023 graduates and finally its 2020 alumni. Here’s a look at this year’s commencement in Annapolis.
A Navy Day is coming to Fort McHenry. Sandy Point will host a backpacking event. St. Clement’s Island will have a colonial history day.
An Eastport brewery released a new beer to celebrate Pride Month. The sour ale will fundraise for Annapolis Pride, an LGBTQ+ nonprofit.
Senior pranksters tried to sell their school in Anne Arundel County. The students called it a "half working jail" with rodents and insects.
Two jet ski crashes on Memorial Day weekend drew medics to the South River, officials said. One victim was flown to shock trauma.
Memorial Day weekend is winding to a close, but Bay Bridge traffic isn't. Here are the best times to cross the bridge on Sunday and Monday.
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Maryland waterways will be filled with boaters on Memorial Day weekend 2023. Patch has some safety tips while you're out on the water.
A fatal shooting suspect from Annapolis was just arrested in Tampa Bay, police said. She faces murder charges in Maryland.
A new Chipotle opened in Maryland. A cancer survivor overcame infertility. A teen author shared her book. Here's the good news.
Are schools and post offices closed on Memorial Day? Is trash pickup affected? Here are the holiday changes in Anne Arundel County.
Are schools and post offices closed on Memorial Day? Is trash pickup affected? Here are the holiday changes in Severna Park.
Are schools and post offices closed on Memorial Day? Is trash pickup affected? Here are the holiday changes in Broadneck.
Are schools and post offices closed on Memorial Day? Is trash pickup affected? Here are the holiday changes in Crofton.
Are schools and post offices closed on Memorial Day? Is trash pickup affected? Here are the holiday changes in Glen Burnie.
Are schools and post offices closed on Memorial Day? Is trash pickup affected? Here are the holiday changes in Edgewater and Davidsonville.
Are schools and post offices closed on Memorial Day? Is trash pickup affected? Here are the holiday changes in Odenton and Severn.