Experts suggest that despite the record high on Jan. 1, average prices in 2014 may be slightly lower than 2013.
The map below is a snapshot of what section of town has the most homes valued at $1 million or more.
The county will receive millions from the security agency to supply it with water to cool computer systems.
Hey Maryland, you can stop faking your way through the New Year's Eve song and learn the actual lyrics.
We promise: there's not an ugly holiday sweater in sight.
Police say driver killed on Route 1 was speeding, Lord & Taylor angry, slumlord blogger sued - all the Maryland news of the day in one click.
Ring in the New Year at one of these local parties.
Visit these hot spots across America next year.
Congress may revisit the issue when members return from recess.
It doesn't take much to qualify you for a DUI.
Security measures are in place and Metro subway and light rail service will run late on Tuesday night.
Black Monday has seen the firing of two NFL coaches, including Mike Shanahan. Was it inevitable?
The map below shows the median income in blocks across your neighborhood as reported by the US Census Bureau.
Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.
Comments by the duck-call family patriarch about gays and civil rights sparked social media debate. Under Armour kept its business ties to the reality TV show intact throughout the controversy.
Revisit the past with these day trip destinations.
Patch editors uncover the stories that highlight Maryland communities like no other news outlet.
A spectacular roundup of the year's most outrageous, sometimes disgusting but always readable weird Maryland news.
As Pope Francis gains admirers, he simultaneously alienates some American Catholics and Catholic allies.
The 89-year-old victim's 53-year-old son was driving when the car was struck on the passenger side by another car.
Jobs have moved to the suburbs but finding mass transit is a challenge.
Great finds, insights and blatant opinion from those who know our communities best - you, the readers who write on Patch.
The map below is a snapshot of what section of town has the most carpoolers.
Here's five of our favorite ‘feel good’ stories of 2013.
Police say man hugs, then stabs another man after jukebox quarrel, New Year's fireworks courtesy of Mother Nature, Gansler supporters on offensive. All the top news in one click.
A Virginia lawmaker wants to boost film tax credits to bring more filmmaking to his state.
The Baltimore-based sports apparel company has extended its exclusive contract to provide all uniforms for University of Maryland sports teams and coaches.
Patch readers rate 2013 from awful to ‘gr8.’
Better start shopping now, most after-Christmas sales end Jan. 1.
The Baltimore Fire Department gave Britcher an Olympic sendoff Thursday. Her father, grandfather and uncles are Baltimore firefighters.
Paul Blair, who live in Howard County, died Dec. 26 at a celebrity bowling event in Pikesville. He helped the Orioles win four World Series titles.
The map below shows percentage of owner-occupied homes valued between $150,000 and $199,999 in your neighborhood, as reported by the US Census Bureau.
Our Giving Back blogs show how to give locally during the holidays.
An explanation of why I’ve decided to let my daughters ring in the new year.