Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
Veterans eat free from a special menu at Applebee's on Veteran's Day.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
A Columbia nurse midwife has for more than a decade helped deliver babies in cars and homes -- wherever the little ones decided to be born, including a son of the author's.
Check out some of the Local Voices blog posts from Patch sites in Maryland.
Katherine Rennenkampf will travel to Indonesia this year to teach English.
The president and CEO of Howard County General Hospital writes about the past 40 years of caring for the community.
See who has been blogging on Patch.
What do you hope to do at this year's Fall Fest?
The first day of Fall 2012 is Saturday, share your best fall pics here!
The Nature Center is holding a barbecue on Saturday evening to honor the occasion.
Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.
Howard County students are learning about the poor and homeless right in their backyards, and helping the Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center.
In honor of the holiday, here is a round-up of need-to-know cheeseburger news in Howard County.
The 13-mile self-guided bike tour will take begin on Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m.
What constitutes adult cyber bullying? Tell us in comments.
Police release cause of death in train derailment, a restaurant is getting renovated in Columbia, and we have a suggestion for your weekend plans.
The latest project in the Village of River Hill is supposed to make roads more friendly to bicyclists and pedestrians.
Lenny Robinson's new car is a replica of the original 1966 Batmobile.
Howard County Police are preparing for dense traffic Tuesday for the The Vans Warped Tour.
The Columbia Association has two movies scheduled for every week this summer.
The attack was reportedly the second one within days of each other on Harbour Island in the Bahamas.
Workshop Tuesday in Columbia to help combat modern-day slavery.
Just in time for the Big Day, Patch recognizes moms nominated by readers.
The Saturday fundraiser benefits The Children’s Cancer Foundation, Inc.
For a chance to win a $50 gift certificate, upload a photo of your mom and a note about why she rocks.
The Arbor Day Foundation recognized Howard County for the 22nd year in a row.
An expert in bicycle and pedestrian planning will be featured in the Community Building Speakers' Series Wednesday evening.
Have you seen these masterpieces of modern food?
Hint: bloggers have a bushel of news tips.
The bloggers that detail daily life in Howard County will be gathering at Second Chance Saloon on Wednesday.