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This historic bar building was just sold in downtown Annapolis, realtors said. The pub will remain open at the nearly 300-year-old landmark.
An electric vehicle showcase is coming to downtown Annapolis this weekend. Owners will exhibit their rides and share their experiences.
Three AACPS students won $1,000 scholarships. They're from retired Hopkins surgeon and former Housing Secretary Dr. Ben Carson and his wife.
A fatal crash in Lothian killed a man from Clinton, police said. Three others were also hospitalized in the single-car wreck.
A fatal crash victim and officers were identified. Officials said a man fled police onto I-695 and hit an oncoming driver, who died.
A new tourism push is promoting Baltimore County as a vacation destination. The campaign highlights the county's natural and culinary scene.
A soldier died Wednesday in the Fort Meade barracks, the Army said. Authorities are investigating, but foul play isn't suspected.
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck rolls into White Marsh this weekend. It will sell exclusive toys, treats and collectibles.
A popular pizzeria is moving to a new location in Anne Arundel County. After 26 years at the old site, the restaurant lost its lease.
A disaster relief office opened in Anne Arundel County after the Key Bridge collapse. It will help businesses file for recovery loans.
A new eatery is opening at the Annapolis Town Center. Three other businesses are also opening.
A seafood market is closing in Baltimore County because it needs costly repairs. The business's other locations will remain open.
"Zombie cicadas" could emerge this year in Maryland. Some of the noisy bugs could get a critter STD that makes their genitals fall off.
The solar eclipse left hundreds in awe at this Maryland watch party. See Patch’s top photos from the rare wonder.
A kidnapped man was found dead in Annapolis, police said. Officers announced that they arrested three Baltimore suspects.
The White Marsh carnival was canceled after "multiple disturbances." Four minors were arrested, but reports of shots fired aren't confirmed.
President Biden urged Congress to pay for the Key Bridge replacement. He applauded cleanup crews and visited the collapsed Baltimore bridge.
When will Baltimore's channel fully reopen after the Key Bridge collapse? The cleanup crew just released its timeline.
Earthquake stories rolled in after the 4.8-magnitude shaker. "I literally felt the quake passing from my head to toe," a Marylander said.
