On the weekend, we review the top stories and headlines from across Maryland. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.
Residents in downtown Frederick had a special appearance late Saturday from a black bear spotted wandering through the area.
A Calvert County man who worked as a Harford County EMT has been indicted in connection with child sexual exploitation charges.
Maryland officials celebrated the state's newest state park Tuesday, previewing the 445-acre Wetipquin Creek State Park, which will become Wicomico County's first state park when it opens.
The Baltimore County Police Department confirmed Thursday that the skeletal remains found earlier this month were those of a missing New Jersey woman.
The body of a boater who went missing over the weekend in Rock Creek was recovered by search crews late Monday.
Accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., U.S. Olympian David Hearn is now scheduled to appear for trial in September, according to reports.
A rare Atlantic Niña developing as a powerful El Niño builds in the Pacific could help suppress Atlantic hurricanes and offer early clues about winter weather in Maryland, according to a recent analysis.
New details emerged Thursday in the case of two Gwynn Oak siblings who were found fatally shot inside their home.
The Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has determined the cause of death for Kaylee Hottle, the 18-year-old deaf actress who died in a car crash in Frederick County on Tuesday.
The Maryland Department of Health reported on Wednesday a new increase in cyclosporiasis in the state, with the confirmed number jumping to a total of 110 cases.
A St. Mary's County couple is facing child abuse and neglect charges after deputies said they found a 4-year-old child locked inside a closet where they were kept for about 12 hours each day.
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