Remains Found, Death Suspicious; Crash Kills 2; Special Needs Man Gunned Down: News Nearby

Top posts in Maryland, including two of the Best Places to Work. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics at Patch.

Campground Death, Teen Assaulted at Metro Station, Daycare Costs in Maryland: News Nearby

Top posts in Maryland, including the start of mosquito spraying in the state. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics.

Local Cub Scout Pack Honors Fallen Veterans

Cub Scout Pack 111 from Crofton participated in a special flag placement ceremony at Crownsville Veterans Cemetery on May 28.

Fatal Industrial Accident, Bay Bridge Travel Tips, Teen Cyclist Hurt in Crash: News Nearby

Top posts in Maryland, including a guilty plea in the case of deadly butt injections. Plus, how you can share your local news at Patch.

Rescue on Bay Bridge; Weeping Cadet From Maryland; 2 Vans Wreck, Injure 25: News Nearby

Top posts in Maryland, including a reward offered after dangerous high school pranks. Plus, how you can share your local news and events.

Cops Claim Defamation in Gray Case; Teen Dies After Car Strike; Weekend Traffic Tips: News Nearby

Top posts in Maryland, including an unusual bear sighting. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics at Patch.

Firefighters Consider Bulletproof Vests, Fatal Scooter Wreck, Memorial Day Weather: News Nearby

Top posts in Maryland, including the state's top spellers heading to D.C. for the Scripps Bee. Plus, how you can share your local news.

Girl Scouts Go for Gold Community Sale at Crofton Depot Parking

The money raised will be used for supplies and materials for the individual projects.

Blue Angels Take Flight, Verdict in Freddie Gray Trial, Maryland's 'Ice Cream Trail:' News Nearby

Top posts in Maryland, including the latest on Metro's repair "surge." Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics at Patch.

Dine to Donate at the Crofton Applebee's for the Special Olympics

10% of every check on May 31 will be donated to the Special Olympics, a charity chosen by the Anne Arundel County Police Department.

New DUI Law, 2 Bank Thefts, Preakness Details: News Nearby

Top posts in Maryland, including a visit from a giant potato. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics at Patch.

Small Plane Crash | Kidnapping Scam | Fatal Interstate Crash: News Nearby

Top posts in Maryland, including a Trump delegate indicted on child porn and explosives charges. Plus, how you can share your local news.

Grading the Chesapeake, Freddie Gray Trial Latest, Bodie Found in Home: News Nearby

Top posts in Maryland, including a while GoPro stunt ends in injury. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics at Patch.

State's Top Bottlenecks, Amtrak Crash Investigation, NSA Shooting Plea: News Nearby

Top posts in Maryland, including a man found dead in a parking lot. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics at Patch.

Officer-Involved Shooting; 1 Day, 3 Heroin Deaths; Trial in Freddie Gray Death: News Nearby

Top posts in Maryland, including middle school students hospitalized for "Purple Drank." Plus, how you can share your local news at Patch.

Bay Bridge Weekend Delays, Top Md. Baby Names, Massive Marijuana Grow Bust: News Nearby

Top posts in Maryland, including the latest in the Freddie Gray trials. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics at Patch.

DNA Exonerates Man, Slain Teacher Fundraiser, Emergency Pothole Repairs: News Nearby

Top posts in Maryland, including the latest listeria recall. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics at Patch.

Crofton Residents Sound Off on Safety Issues

We asked Patch Readers to share their biggest concerns with living in Crofton. Here’s what they’d change.

Bowie Citizens for Local Animal Welfare to Host General Meeting

Come out, see what we are doing for the animals in the community this summer!

3 Shootings, Federal Officer in Custody; Fatal Wreck Involved Dump Truck; Freddie Gray Trials Resume: News Nearby

Top posts in Maryland, including National Harbor's new dealer school to fill 1,000 jobs. Plus, how you can share your local news and events.

Bowie Baysox Honor Hospice of the Chesapeake Volunteer

Bowie man selected because of his ‘dedication and passion to help others.'

Should Pit Bulls Be Banned in Crofton? Readers Respond

Are pit bulls inherently aggressive, or just misunderstood? We asked Patch readers for their thoughts.

Spring Share-A-Haircut Campaign to Benefit Victims of Domestic Violence

Hair Cuttery and the National Network to End Domestic Violence Partner to Spread Awareness.

2 Killed in Plane Crash, Md.'s Top High Schools, Latest on Firefighter Shooting: News Nearby

Top posts in Maryland, including Pulitzer recognition for media coverage of Freddie Gray death, riots. Plus, how you can share your news.

Dine to Donate at the Crofton Applebee's for the Special Olympics

10% of every check on May 31 will be donated to the Special Olympics.

Trooper in Critical Condition, Weekend Sobriety Checkpoints, Potomac 'Housewives' Season 2: News Nearby

Top posts in Maryland, including NFL football schedules. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics at Patch.

Get Revved Up to Help Chesapeake Kids at Fashion for a Cause

Summer preview benefits pediatric hospice, palliative care and bereavement.

New Charges in Officer's Death, Police Crash Follows Bank Robbery, Blue Crab Season Prediction: News Nearby

Top posts in Maryland, including a fatal crash in Davidsonville. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics at Patch.

Kennel Surrenders 300 Dogs | Rescue at State Park | Body Found at Motel: News Nearby

Top posts in Maryland, including Anne Arundel Sheriff's response to assault allegations. Plus, how to share your local news and events.

Officer Shoots Burglary Suspect, Yacht Club Fire Update, Assault Charge for Anne Arundel Sheriff: News Nearby

Top posts in Maryland, including details on early voting this primary season. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics.

Jogger Dies in Accident, Maryland Primary Polls, Carjackers Threaten Woman: News Nearby

Top posts in Maryland, including strip clubs forced into industrial areas. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics at Patch

Fatal Fire Ruled Homicide, 'Wintery Mix' Forecast, Purple Line Contracts: News Nearby

Top posts in Maryland, including a man released from prison hours before he was murdered. Plus, how to share your local news and events.

'Bandage Bank Robber' Strikes, Maryland T-Shirt #fail, Freeze Warning: News Nearby

Top posts in Maryland, including a guilty verdict in the shooting of an officer. Plus, how to share your local news, events and pics.

Bowie Citizens for Local Animal Welfare Hosts Meet and Greet

Come meet Bowie CLAW members and adoptable dogs from the P.G. County Animal Shelter on April 10 from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Mother Denied Bail in Shooting, Cherry Blossom Pix, Stabbing Arrest, Light City: News Nearby

Top posts in Maryland, including . Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics at Patch.

Shooting Suspect Killed by Train; Former Raven Sentenced in Dog's Death; 7-Year-Old, Father Shot: News Nearby

Top post in Maryland, including 5,000 new jobs from Wawa. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics at Patch.

Bowie CLAW Hosts Meet and Greet Dog Adoption Fair

Meet and Greet and Adoption Fair, Sunday, April 10, 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Bowie Town Center in front of the food court.

Suspicious Package at Target | Missing Hoggle Kids Latest | Video: Car Falls From Parking Garage | News Nearby

Top posts in Maryland, including the latest bird cam craze. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics.

Eagle Death Investigation, Man Charged With Cat Abuse, 'See Something, Say Something:' News Nearby

Top posts in Maryland, including Ravens plans for Tray Walker’s Funeral. Plus, how to share your local news, events and pics at Patch.

FBI Divers Search Quarry, Garbage Truck Employee Struck, Update in Deputies Killed: News Nearby

Top posts in Maryland, including latest on D.C. cherry blossoms. Plus, how you can share your local new, events and pics at Patch!