LifeBridge Health/ ExpressCare Community Scholarship Winner

South River High School student wins LifeBridge Health/ ExpressCare Community Scholarship!

County Notes Effect On Chesapeake Bay Of Water Treatment Upgrades

Anne Arundel County embarked on a more than $200 million program to upgrade six water treatment plants to clean up Chesapeake Bay.

Heat Wave: Cooling Centers Open Across Anne Arundel Through July 14

Temps in the 90s means Anne Arundel County will open cooling centers at 10 a.m. Thursday and Friday; plus animal alert in place for owners.

Get Free Chick-fil-A, Slurpees In Anne Arundel County

Here are two ways to score a free meal and a Slurpee on July 11.

23 Job Openings in Edgewater Area

Lighthouse Catholic Publishing, Timsco Graphics, MAC Cosmetics, Tenable; check the Edgewater Patch Jobs Board for more openings.

Two Dead In State Police Shootout In Salisbury

Two men area dead in a shootout interrupted by Maryland State Police, who also fired shots, authorities say.

Shady Side Shootings Ruled Murders, $10K Reward Offered

The fatal shootings of a man and a woman in Shady Side have been ruled homicides, according to Anne Arundel County Police.

Man Swims With Monstrous Whale Shark Off Maryland Coast

A Hebron man celebrated Fourth of July in quite a unique way this week: swimming with a rare whale shark off the coast of Ocean City.

Soccer Summer Camp

Build your ball mastery skills.

Newlyweds Killed, Topless Sunbathing, Chipotle Data Breach, Super Expensive Homes: Best Of June 2017

Top June stories on Edgewater Patch included a fatal Lothian car crash, $50K Lottery win, card skimmer warning, and health code problems.

4th of July 2017 in Anne Arundel County: What's Open, Closed

While Anne Arundel County offices are closed for the Fourth of July holiday, parades, concert and fireworks are planned on Tuesday.

Firework Explosion Severely Injures Tilghman Island Man

A firework blew up in a Tilghman Island man's hand Saturday, severely injuring his hand, the state fire marshal's office says.

35 Job Openings in Edgewater Area

Safeway, Purview, Anne Arundel Medical Center, AAA Mid-Atlantic, Union Jack's; check the Edgewater Patch Jobs Board for more openings.

Armed Lothian Man Who Chased Girlfriend Into Oncoming Traffic Sentenced

A Lothian man who threw his girlfriend to the ground, then chased her in a vehicle while shooting at her, will spend time in prison.

Fourth of July Gas Prices Will Be Lowest In Years In Edgewater

Gas price tracking website GasBuddy is predicting the lowest average Independence day gas prices since 2005.

Anne Arundel Schools Seek Parent Volunteers

Anne Arundel County is now accepting applications for openings on the Superintendent’s Parent Involvement Advisory Council.

Ocean City Fourth Of July 2017: Fireworks Shows, Concerts, Weather

For the thousands planning to celebrate the Fourth of July on Maryland's Eastern Shore, Ocean City plans 2 fireworks shows and 2 concerts.

Animal Shelter Full, Anne Arundel County Giving Adults Cats Away Free

16 Maryland animal shelters combine forces to find homes for thousands of unwanted felines in the first Maryland 2,000 adoption event.

Anne Arundel County Environmental NPOs Raise Over $200K

In a new online initiative called GreenGive, participants donated through email and social media to 'become a force for the greener good.'

Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Friendship Crash: Officials

The driver of a motorcycle was flown to an area hospital after colliding with a car in Friendship, fire department officials say.

Davidsonville Man Charged In Car Theft

A Davidsonville man was arrested Tuesday after Annapolis Police reportedly spotting him driving a stolen car.

DC Driver Slams Into Tree In Lothian Crash: Police

Anne Arundel County Police say a DC man lost control of his car, which slammed into a tree in the Lothian area.

Stolen Truck!!! Ford-2003 F250 7.3 diesel Dark green, tinted windows,United States Navy tags.

Diesel Truck Stolen.

Lightning Safety Awareness Tips For Anne Arundel County

Anne Arundel County officials urge residents to know their risk and take action in case of lightning.

25 Job Openings in Edgewater Area

Boston Market, Maryland Bankers Association, Lovesac, Club Pilates Annapolis; check the Edgewater Patch Jobs Board for more openings.

Anne Arundel County Offers Pet Tips During Emergencies

Anne Arundel would like to offer pet tips during emergency situations to make sure resident pets are safe and accounted for.

Father's Day 2017 Brunch, Dinner Spots In Edgewater Area (ICYMI)

Father's Day is Sunday, June 18. Here are some restaurants where you can treat dad to brunch or dinner.

Anne Arundel County Fourth of July 2017: Annapolis Fireworks Re-Scheduled

Annapolis will have 4th of July music and fireworks, Fort Meade will shoot off fireworks, or catch parades in Mayo and Shady Side.

Anne Arundel Summer School Meals Program Adds Locations

Anne Arundel County Schools expands its summer meal program for students; service began June 12 and runs through Aug. 24.

Driver Who Killed Newlyweds In Edgewater Used Heroin Before Crash

A woman was sentenced Friday to prison for using heroin and causing an Edgewater Valentine's Day 2016 crash that killed a newlywed couple.

'Not A Topless Beach,' OC Says: Patch PM

Church volunteer faces sex charges | Man killed by MARC train, identity sought | Weekend festivals, from pirates to pride.

Child Sex Abuse Charges Filed Against Church Volunteer From Edgewater

An Edgewater man who volunteered at an Annapolis church has been charged with child sex abuse and police seek other victims in the case.

Motorcyclist Thrown Against Tree In Lothian Crash

A Waldorf man was seriously injured Wednesday when he crashed his motorcycle and hit a tree in Lothian, police say.

South County 911 Worker Rings Up $50K Win

A South County woman who works as an Anne Arundel County 911 operator was so excited to win $50K she scared a store employee.

Lothian Teen Killed In Head-On Crash: Police

An 18-year-old girl from Lothian was killed in a head-on crash Tuesday afternoon; police say her car crossed the center line.

4 Injured In Lothian Crash: Fire Department

Anne Arundel County Fire Department officials said four people were hurt in a two-vehicle accident early Monday.

Father's Day 2017 Brunch, Dinner Spots In Edgewater

Father's Day is coming up quickly. Here are some restaurants where you can treat dad to brunch or dinner.

Students Earn All-County HS Dance Honors

28 AACPS students earned the All-County Dance honors for their efforts in the classroom and in the dance studio.

17 Businesses Patch Readers Want To Open In Edgewater

Patch asked. You answered. Find out which businesses your neighbors would love to see open in Edgewater.

18 Job Openings in Edgewater Area

Anne Arundel Medical Center, Heavy Hammer, OneStaff Medical, McDonald's; check the Edgewater Patch Jobs Board for more openings.