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.
A spectacular roundup of the year's most outrageous, sometimes disgusting but always readable weird Maryland news.
Patch editors uncover the stories that highlight Maryland communities like no other news outlet.
As Pope Francis gains admirers, he simultaneously alienates some American Catholics and Catholic allies.
There were dramatic changes in the seats of the county's most influential offices in 2013.
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.’
See who's hiring right now in communities across the county.
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.
The hearing, which will include a presentation by the state department of education, is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Jan. 28.
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.
UMBC leaders called the boycott "inconsistent with the tenets of academic freedom."
Route 40 crash, Military Bowl on parade, family meal appeal - Maryland news in one click.
A tax break for Maryland bus and MARC train riders will expire in January, costing commuters hundreds of dollars unless Congress acts to restore the benefit.
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More than 10,000 fans are expected to flood Annapolis' city streets Friday for the big game at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
Life may feel faster, but Americans are still overwhelmingly taking the time to sit down to eat dinner with family.
Baltimore's Under Armour is sticking with the embattled "Duck Dynasty" and "Buck Commander" franchise. What do you think should happen?
Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.
Here are some interesting tidbits about the upcoming holiday.
These promises are easy to keep—and a boon for your bank account.