But not everyone agreed: "We have loads of people that are brain fried now. Why add more?"
Keep kids busy with these sweet and fun ideas.
The lobster is a bright blue, the result of a genetic mutation.
An expert describes how being "organized" means different things to people and it can seem overwhelming.
Your car dashboard may be warning you about a problem that's easy to fix, even in cold weather, writes a Patch blogger.
The map above shows a snapshot of total homes sold in October across town.
If you can stay off the roads, do so, says AAA Mid-Atlantic, which is having trouble responding to all the calls for help.
The panda cub born last fall at the National Zoo is learning to crawl, climb and pose for pictures.
Don't succumb to what the experts call "target fixation" when driving on icy roads. That is: focusing on your impending doom instead of taking proper evasive action.
Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.
Economists say the national home median listing price won’t increase as rapidly as it did in 2013. Look at a map below of the median home listing price across town.
Learn how to make a restaurant-worthy steak.
With Maryland under a wind chill warning, it's a good time to take steps to prevent water pipes from freezing and cracking.
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Watch for Monday and Tuesday.
See what issues lawmakers will tackle in 2014 and read what an expert recommends to keep your passwords secure and Facebook page private.
It only tastes like it took an hour to prep.
As Maryland leaves the ACC for the Big Ten, one Patch blogger explains why he thinks college football just ain’t what it used to be.
Census results reveal more people are working from home than before. The map below shows a snapshot across town of the change in the number of people who worked from home between 2000-2011.
What computer questions do you have that you'd like to see our blogger answer?
Patch users from across the state uploaded their snow photos—it's not too late to add yours!
Did you measure the amount of snow at your house? Does it match the official numbers? Tell us in comments.
These discounts will help make your resolution stick.
Honey, your emu eggs are ready!
The Quadrantids meteor shower began Dec. 28 and peaks Jan. 3. If the skies are cloudy where you live, catch a livestream feed from NASA.
Officials are warning that travel could be dangerous during and following the storm.
Winter Storm Hercules is causing snarls at the region's airports.
Hitting the gym? See what an expert recommends to avoid “bacne” after a sweaty workout.