2020 Fall Foliage: Leaves Turning In Central, Eastern MD

If you're planning a fall foliage tour, we can help you map it. Maryland DNR staffers say there are signs of a vibrant autumn on the way.

Love, Set, Match Ocean Pines Tennis Scores Points With USTA

The Ocean Pines Tennis Team poses for a photo as they host the first-ever Mid-Atlantic tennis rating program in the club's 20-year history.

Best Maryland Pumpkin Patches, Halloween Events 2020

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Maryland families can still have some fall fun. Here's where you can pick a pumpkin, Halloween events.

State Reverses Some Proposed Transit Service Cuts In Baltimore Area

The Maryland Transit Administration will not move forward with a plan to cut inner-city bus service in and around Baltimore.

Lawmakers Concerned About Families Teetering On The Edge Of ‘Benefits Cliff’

Almost 10 percent of Marylanders live on income below the federal poverty level, and a disproportionate number of them are African American.

U.S. House Passes New Pandemic Relief Bill With Aid To States And Local Governments

The House on Thursday night narrowly passed a slimmed-down $2.2 trillion Democratic coronavirus relief bill, but it must pass the Senate.

Howard Lee Gorrell: What Do Biden’s Fracking Views Mean For Maryland?

Biden has stated unequivocally that he is "not banning fracking."

Opinion: Community Solar On Farmland Is An Issue Of Climate Justice

The following is an open letter to the Montgomery County Council, centering on solar energy issues.

Montgomery Election Officials Plan Patrols To Prevent, Stop Voter Intimidation

Montgomery County Council members have a plan to stop voter intimidation, after Trump's cowardly, misinformed threats during the debate.

Hogan Offers Reassurances On Purple Line, Accuses Firm Of ‘Gouging’ Taxpayers

Hogan promised in recent public comments that the controversial project would be resumed and ultimately completed.

Officials: Maryland Child Care Can Resume At Full Capacity

Child care providers can return to full capacities, the result of improving statistics, including the lowest 24-hour death rate since March.

Poll Shows Strong Support For Supermarket Beer And Wine Sales

The legislative fights over Maryland’s liquor laws can be arcane ― even when they become politically charged.

Councilmember Dannielle Glaros: The Purple Line Needs True Leadership

The author states "after six months" of meetings, the controversial project feels more like "a rollercoaster ride" than a rail project.

Revenue Estimates Grow Less Dire, But Top Fiscal Officers Still Cautious

Maryland’s top fiscal leaders agreed Tuesday that state revenues may weather a COVID-ravaged economy better than expected.

MD Patch Local Business Information Center: A Community Resource

MD Patch has partnered with scores of local businesses to keep you informed about their services during the pandemic and beyond.

Lt. Collins' Law Among New MD Measures Taking Effect Oct. 1

Hate symbols, sodomy, infectious disease plans, bear damage and other topics are covered in new Maryland laws starting Thursday.

Lawmakers: Lift Age Limit In State’s Foster Care System During Pandemic

Lawmakers sent a letter to Gov. Hogan Jr (R) last week imploring he expand protections for Maryland youths who will age out of foster care.

Devos Won’t Appeal Decision In AG's Lawsuit On Private School Funds

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, one of Trump's more considerable acolytes, won’t appeal a court ruling on sharing CARES Act funding.

Officials: Maryland Facilities Play Key Role In Upcoming NASA Missions

Maryland will play a vital role in NASA’s plan to put “the first woman and the next man” on the moon, officials said.

Ocean City Mayhem Prompts Call For Law Enforcement Protections Under Hate Crimes Law

Videos recorded along Ocean City’s Coastal Highway show dystopia: smoke from burning tires, disruption; the result of a senseless event.

Audit Faults MVA For Suspicious Addresses, ‘Points’ Not Applied

The department issued driver's licenses to thousands who used questionable addresses, also failing to properly track driving infractions.

Maryland Matters On The Air

Reporter Hannah Gaskill will be a guest on “The Kojo Nnamdi Show” on WAMU Radio Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. The topic will be police reform.

Lawmakers: Environmental Review Of Hogan Highway Plan Is ‘Heavily Skewed’

The State Highway Administration is accused of "tailoring" a federally-mandated environmental study relevant to the plan.

Cardin, Van Hollen Pan Trump’s Supreme Court Pick

The prime motivation of Barrett, a right-wing extremist, is to eradicate Roe v. Wade and the Affordable Cares Act.

Whittaker Chambers’ Family Says No Thanks To ‘American Heroes’ Monument

Trump's absurd, hypocritical suggestion for the monument was soundly rejected by the Chambers family.

Counties’ Concern For 2021 Session? Their Bottom Lines

The coronavirus pandemic decimated county budgets across Maryland, with many local governments digging into their own pockets.

Frank DeFilippo: Maryland’s Slow March Toward Civil Rights

The author says progress has been slow since the capital city was "white as Wonder Bread" in the early 1960s.

Bruce Adams: Do No Harm -- Vote Against Montgomery Ballot Questions B And D

The author believes if passed they would undermine leaders' abilities to work "for the long-term interests of the county as a whole."

Administrators, Top Lawmaker React Coolly To Hogan’s School Sports Announcement

State school superintendents reacted coolly and a leading legislator questioned safety protocols after Gov. Hogan Jr.'s (R) announcement.

Van Hollen Leading Senate Push To Close Digital Divide For Students

Members of the U.S. Senate are pushing for $4 billion in the next coronavirus relief package to help students in rural and low-income areas.

Biden Has 32-Point Lead Over Trump, Hogan Still Popular: MD Poll

Former vice president Joe Biden holds a 32-point lead over President Trump, a MD poll says; Trump's militaristic policies not so popular.

At Senate Hearings, Lawmakers And Experts Agree Police Reform Is On The Table

The Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee heard its final two police accountability bills recently.

Legislative Black Caucus Welcomes Republican Into The Fold

The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland wasted no time publicly welcoming its newest member — the first Republican woman to serve.

Following Criticism, Md. Environmental Justice Commission Just Met For The First Time In Eight Months

Maryland’s environmental justice commission met for the first time in eight months ― and advocates are questioning its effectiveness.

Del. Sara Love: Why Does Environmental Justice Matter?

The more things change, the more they stay the same, the author believes, when it comes to the environment.

Utility Shutoffs Loom ― And Lawmakers Are Getting Nervous

With the end of the state’s moratorium on utility service cutoffs looming, Maryland lawmakers heard from regulators, agencies, advocates.

Rebuffed By Former Hogan Aide, Assembly Leaders Issue Rare Subpoenas

The controversial McGrath, who stepped down last month amid controversy, has refused invitations to appear before the committee.

Raskin, Fellow Lawmakers Investigate Gynecological Procedures At Immigrant Facility

Top U.S. Democrats are investigating allegations of egregious medical abuse endured by immigrant women in a Georgia detention center.

Ficker Is Focus Of Digital Ad Urging Vote Against His Ballot Question

Ficker's ballot "Question B," to which it is referred, is called "dangerous" by a coalition of progressive groups opposed to the measure.

IKEA Offered To Reimburse Maryland For Unemployment Benefits Paid To Furloughed Workers

The money will now go to two foundations to help residents cope with public health and economic crises.