Access to technology and education are key factors.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch in our region until 10 p.m. Thursday.
Elected officials, religious leaders and advocacy groups all weigh in on the rulings on the Defense of Marriage Act and California's Proposition 8.
The Maryland Court of Appeals orders county officials to participate in an arbitration hearing.
Some Baltimore City officials worry the machines promote the theft of cellphones and other portable electronic devices.
U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin calls on Congress to "act quickly to reverse" a Supreme Court decision striking down a portion of the 1965 anti-discrimination law.
The ban is part of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's safe sleep program.
The former state delegate and state insurance commissioner isn't saying no but is also not giving in to attempts to get him to run for Baltimore County Council.
The Middle River Republican wants Gary Maynard "fired two weeks ago" and Gov Martin O'Malley to call in the FBI to investigate gang problems in state correctional facilities.
Essex-Middle River Patch readers seem to be most interested in hard news.
All air traffic control facilities, including those at Middle River's Martin State Airport, will resume normal operations.
The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Avenue in White Marsh.
The furloughs, which recently took effect under mandated budget cuts, would have led to the closure of Martin State Airport's air traffic control tower.
Northbound lanes will be temporarily closed early Saturday morning.
Residents and business owners are invited to the May redevelopment discussions.
The National Taxpayer Advocate released a list of 350 communities nationwide.
Delegate Dan Morhaim sponsored the bill to allow medical marijuana distribution in Maryland.
The Federal Aviation Administration pulled funding for air traffic control towers during the sequester.
In case you missed any of them, here are Essex-Middle River Patch's top 15 most-read stories for March.
The Essex SkyPark Association will pay $200,000 for the long-term lease agreement.
Budget cuts due to sequestration could shutter the airport's towers next month.
The Maryland House of Delegates voted last week to abolish the state's death penalty.
Essex-Middle River Patch presents a review of news of the week of March 11.
Babys, tots, tweens, teens and adults can find something to do, other than reading, at the Essex library.
With the sequestration budget taking effect, Maryland airports plead with FAA for funding.
Baltimore County Public Library staffers offer reviews of the system's latest additions.
Crews are slated to perform bridge demolition work this week as part of the state's I-95 Express Toll Lanes project.
Wednesday will be filled with snow, rain and wind with 3-8 inches of snow expected to stack up during the day, and some more at night.
Here are Baltimore metropolitan closures caused by Tuesday's overnight snow.
Northbound traffic will be diverted at the White Marsh exit for roadwork.
Work on Interstate 95 over Campbell Boulevard will continue, weather pending.
Here are closures for Monday's federal holiday.
The regulator will hold four events in the county in March.
Stop by the shelter in Baldwin on Feb. 16 for the Presidents' Day weekend special.
The Baltimore County Board of Elections announced Tuesday that the petition drive against two county zoning maps were legally deficient.
The 6th district councilwoman talks about her legislative experiences in 2012 and plans for this year.
The assistance will be offered at the Essex and Catonsville campuses.
Train traffic stopped on the rail line due to electrical problems that led to a disabled train just north of BWI Airport. Amtrak service was also disrupted.
FEMA may reimburse up to 75 percent of storm-related expenses.