Plus, Christmas festivities, MD man freed from Cuban prison, new schools and new Annapolis businesses were among the week’s best stories.
"...our campaign seeks only to say 'We love you, we support you and please come home safely.'" —Sea of Blue Ribbon Campaign
Plus, Santa letters, helping domestic violence victims, MD’s largest Shop With a Cop outing and local job openings were good news this week.
Aberdeen Proving Ground personnel named 'Innovator of the Year' for neutralizing 600 tons of chemical weapons aboard ship, officials said.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity’s Iota Nu Chapter recognizes Mary Hastler for her work in the community.
Plus, ways to volunteer, emergency responders honored, military brass serve soldiers, and Turkey Bowl winner were among week’s best news.
While stationed in Japan, military members including Harford County man held their own Thanksgiving Day football game.
22nd annual Harvest of Plenty program provides more holiday dinners in 2014.
Plus, Toys for Tots and other holiday efforts, Million Meal commitment, and when are holiday classics on TV were among week’s best news.
Kimmie Meissner was in attendance as Baltimore City opened new skating rink.
Positive stories from Maryland Patches this week included women vets honored, Thanksgiving parade, Christmas bazaar, when does Santa arrive?
Chesapeake Cancer Alliance announces its ninth annual Festival of Trees in Bel Air.
Positive stories from Maryland Patches this week also included retirement of longtime fireman, record-setting hospital donation and more.
Library CEO Mary Hastler recognized APG Federal Credit Union as title sponsor for the children's department at new Havre de Grace Library.
Maryland restaurants named on America's top 100 wine lists, shelter reduces adoption fees and other positive stories from Maryland Patches.
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The first annual event will take participants along the Ma & Pa Trail.
Proceeds from event at Bel Air Armory will provide shelter to one homeless father, mother or child for 720 nights.
Plus, Teacher of the Year reception, school named for principal, local festivals and Halloween stores opening were among week's best news.
Plus, Bel Air party, fighting breast cancer, supporting Special Olympics, and telemedicine center opening were among the week's best news.
The church on North Hickory Avenue reopened Saturday at the 4 p.m. Mass.
A leading franchisee company, along with its local stores, displays outstanding corporate giving.
Dignitaries, artists, volunteers, business owners joined celebration on Hickory Avenue.
Plus, restaurant sales to charity, MD Food Bank drive + Star Spangled Spectacular were among this week's best news.
Plus, teachers honored, restaurant sales to charity, MD Food Bank drive + volunteer hall of fame were among this week's best news.
Volunteer and board member Pamela Dorsey raised more than $7,000 for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Harford County.
During Hunger Action Month, food donations can be made online or dropped off at MD State Police barracks.
Sgt. 1st Class Jason Edward Bierly is this year’s honoree in the APGFCU Honor a Member – Spotlight a Soldier program. Bierly was nominated b
Community Foundation of Harford County, through its various funds, has awarded nearly $4,800 in mini-grants to nonprofits in the community.
Plus business openings and expansions, volunteers in HdG and Anne Arundel + prizes for food donors were among this week's uplifting stories.
Picture: Kyle Tomilinson, third from left, presents check from State Farm to LASOS Executive Director Melynda Velez, on right.
Plus, business openings and expansions, volunteers in Anne Arundel, energy prize and Towson app were among this week's uplifting stories
Two strangers will run a marathon a day together, from Cumberland, MD, to Washington, D.C., to help wounded veterans.
National security publication gave Baltimore props for for recent improvements.
The Fourth of July parade is over but the accolades continue, with one winner retaining a trophy for the year.
Plus, local theater company, ground-breaking in Columbia, and computers for low-income families were among this week's uplifting stories.
What's new at Patch, and what's coming.
The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.
Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.