Hurricane Warning: We're Not Ready

A survey finds many Maryland coastal residents are unprepared for hurricane season.

Charles Sydnor to Run for District 44B Delegate

The Catonsville resident will join Patrick Young and Rainier Harvey in the race.

How Clean Is Water at Maryland Beaches?

Natural Resources Defense Council ranked the state's waters 11th out of 30 for water safety.

Tornado Watch in Effect for Baltimore County, Region

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch in our region until 10 p.m. Thursday.

Strong Reaction in Maryland to Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage

Elected officials, religious leaders and advocacy groups all weigh in on the rulings on the Defense of Marriage Act and California's Proposition 8.

FDA Approves Plan B for All Women

Less than two months after approving the emergency contraceptive for women 15 and older, the FDA is making Plan B One-Step available to all women.

NSA Leaker Edward Snowden Has Strong Maryland Ties

The 29-year-old reportedly lived near Fort Meade and worked at a University of Maryland NSA facility.

NWS: Tornado Watch, Flood Warning in Effect

Help your neighbors stay safe by posting in the comments section about road conditions, downed trees or flooding in and around the Catonsville area.

Beltway To Be Widened from Route 40 to Frederick Road

Governor, Baltimore County executive, state transportation secretary announce the project Wednesday in Catonsville.

Poll: Americans Support Death Penalty For Terrorists

The results of the Quinnipiac University poll come as proponents of reinstating the death penalty in Maryland say the law is needed because of incidents such as the Boston Marathon bombing.

O'Malley Fares Poorly In Early Presidential Polling

A Quinnipiac University poll shows the Maryland governor in the back of the pack regardless of whether or not Hillary Clinton decides to run in 2016.

Teens Encouraged To Apply to Youth Leadership Academy

This is the seventh year for the program.

County Seeks Comment on Housing, Community Development Plans

The county Division of Neighborhood Improvement, Department of Planning, and the Housing Office will use the comments in drafting plans for addressing housing needs and other community development matters.

DeBoy, Malone Wont Run For Re-Election

Delegates said they made their decisions separately but will go out together.

Maryland Gun Control: How'd Your Senator Vote?

The bill passed the Maryland state senate Thursday night.

Wilkens Avenue Bridge Closed for Overnight Construction Starting Wednesday

Wilkens Avenue will be closed over I-695 overnight Wednesday and possibly for the next eight weeknights.

TELL US: What Should Be Developed at Spring Grove?

What do you think should be done with the land at Spring Grove Hospital?

County to Move Social Services Office

The Frederick Road office is moving two blocks away next week.

LAST CHANCE: An Evening with UMBC’s President

Tickets sales for “An Evening With Freeman” end Tuesday.

Forecast: Up to 10 Inches Snow Could Fall in Catonsville by Wednesday

Wednesday will be filled with snow, rain and wind with 3 to 8 inches of snow expected to stack up during the day, and some more at night.

County Looking To Secure Spring Grove Land for Park

County Executive Kevin Kamenetz said he would like to open a new regional park on 8 acres.

UMBC Employee Pleads Guilty to Theft

Baltimore resident Charlotte Robinson was charged with felony theft for misusing a university credit card for personal purchases.

Quirk Elected Baltimore County Council Chairman

The Catonsville Democrat said the council will have to deal with another difficult budget but there's "no political will" for a tax increase.

Revenue Up at Maryland Casinos in December

All casinos in the state saw increases in revenue in the final month of the year, though revenue from Hollywood Casino and Ocean Downs was lower than in 2011. Maryland Live! pulled in $229 million in 2012.

County Announces Woman of the Year Nominations

Nominations will be accepted through Jan. 11, with awards to be presented in March.

Catonsville Student Selected as General Assembly Page

Abel Deneke gets picked as page for upcoming General Assembly session.

Kamenetz Discuss Economy With Catonsville Chamber of Commerce

"We're doing what we can afford to do," Kamenetz said.

Election Night at UMBC

Councilman Tom Quirk and Del. James Malone join students for Election Night Extravaganza event.

Where Do I Vote in the Catonsville Area?

Don't forget to vote! Find your poll location and ballot summary in Catonsville.

Early Voting Ends in Catonsville

Lines were long but moved smoothly at the Bloomsbury Community Center.

This Weekend in the Catonsville Area

A Catonsville Patch guide to upcoming events in the area.

FOLLOW FRIDAY: Best Ways to Track 'Frankenstorm' Damage Online

Patch recommends the best ways to keep in touch with the most up-to-the-minute information regarding Hurricane Sandy.

What Time is the Vice Presidential Debate?

Here are details on Thursday's debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan.

Patch Is Collecting Questions for Obama and Romney During the Next Presidential Debate

If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.

New Health Laws In Effect as of Oct. 1

New health laws that took effect Oct. 1.

Security Blvd. Beltway Ramp Closed for Utility Work

Ramp from inner loop to eastbound Security Boulevard closed on weeknights for the next month.

Second Round of Mosquito Spraying Scheduled for Wednesday Night

The Baltimore County Department of Health is targeting areas where cases of human West Nile Virus infection has been reported.

SWBC Democrats Meeting

Mosquito Spraying in Catonsville Slated for Wednesday

Measures stepped up after second West Nile death is reported in Maryland.

The Road Scholar: Work Begins on Wilkens Avenue, Rolling Road

Flagmen will slow traffic during routine pre-winter patch work.