Patchwork of State Marriage Laws Puts Maryland Same-Sex Couples at Risk

Same-sex couples face legal issues that straight couples do not.

Maryland’s Largest Tea Party Group Says It's Gaining Support

It's called the Maryland Society of Patriots.

O'Malley BLOG: Zero-Emission Vehicles

Eight governors announced a collaborative initiative to put 3.3 million zero-emission vehicles on the road by 2025.

Gansler Gives Statement on Appearance at Party with Underage Drinking

The gubernatorial candidate attributes bad publicity to politics.

Data Shows Maryland Communities Becoming More Politically Polarized

Republicans have strongholds where Democrats used to reign and vice versa, according to figures from the Sunlight Foundation.

Campaign Finance Data Shows Maryland Communities Becoming More Politically Polarized

Republicans have strongholds where Democrats used to reign and vice versa, according to figures from the Sunlight Foundation.

Panel Recommends Selling 3 County Properties

The county wants to sell the North Point Government Center, Fire Station 2 in Towson and a police substation in Randallstown.

Baltimore County Announces Federation of Public Employees Labor Deal

The county also announced the police union is the last labor group not to have a contract in place.

Maryland Obamacare Website Improving But Not There Yet

Have you tried to log on? So far, 2,400 households have reportedly enrolled.

Kittleman to Submit Legislation to Repeal State 'Rain Tax'

The state senator who is also running for Howard County executive said the legislation puts the burden on business owners and is unnecessary.

Baltimore County Announces New Animal Shelter Plans

The new shelter is expected to cost the county $5 million.

Baltimore County Schedules Domestic Violence Information Fair

Resources ranging from advocates to elected officials will be available.

Maryland Dreamers Awake to In-State Tuition, Yearn for More

There are an estimated 1,294 undocumented immigrants in a Maryland College.

O'Malley BLOG: The Shutdown 'a Significant and Severe Hardship'

Some businesses are facing even more hardship during the government shutdown.

Maryland Partners with Facebook in Wake of New Cyberbullying Law

The effort is aimed at cutting cyberbullying "off at the root" and preventing potential tragedy like a recent suicide in Howard County.

Republican Gubernatorial Candidates to Focus on Economy in Upcoming Election

The economy takes center stage for GOP candidates.

Maryland Health Dis-Connection? ‘It’s NOT Ready,’ ‘There Is No Need to Freak Out’

Some took the glitches in signing up for Obamacare on Tuesday in stride. Others didn’t.

Federal Shutdown Could Mean “Lighter” Traffic for Maryland

LIVE Coverage: DC Navy Yard Shootings

Keep up to date on social media on the DC Navy Yard shootings.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Watch, in Effect for Cockeysville, Hunt Valley Area

Where Does Maryland Stand on Abortion?

Find out the proposed and current legislation on abortion in Maryland.

Business Scorecard: How Did Hunt Valley's Elected Officials Fare?

Two Cockeysville area legislators were given high marks by Maryland Business for Responsive Government.

Summer Swelter Brings Code Orange Air Quality Alerts

Maryland Department of the Environment officials warn that air pollution could adversely affect children, seniors and those with heart and respiratory conditions.

Underfunded, Unaffordable: Baltimore's Child Care Centers Can't Keep Up

High costs of running childcare centers are making it even more difficult for Baltimore's low-income families to afford such services.

Ruppersberger: Snowden a Traitor

The Maryland Congress member said leaks tell “the bad guys how to attack us and how to avoid intelligence.”

O’Malley Appoints Top Lobbyist to Baltimore County District Court Bench

Stacy Mayer, a former assistant state’s attorney in Howard and Baltimore counties, was responsible for shepherding O’Malley’s gun control and death penalty repeal bills through the General Assembly.

O’Malley Makes Historic Court Appointments

The Maryland governor names Mary Ellen Barbera as the first woman chief judge of the state Court of Appeals.

What's Closed In Hunt Valley On Fourth of July?

American Dream May be Growing Dim for Low-Income Kids

Access to technology and education are key factors.

Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA: Implications for Maryland

The Defense of Marriage Act and California's Proposition 8 were both struck down by the Supreme Court Wednesday.

Kach Announces County Council Campaign

The 10-term Republican state delegate will challenge First-term incumbent Todd Huff in the 2014 primary election.

It's the Worst Intersection in Hunt Valley-Cockeysville

Hunt Valley-Cockeysville Patch's Facebook fans criticize intersections in our community, from Ridgland and Cranbrook to Bosley and Warren roads. Which do you think is the worst and why? And what should be done to fix it?

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Set Sunday in Cockeysville

The one-day collection event will be held at the Baltimore County Resource Recovery Facility on Warren Road.

Photos: Spicy Snowman, Meltable Cushions, More

Snow fell Monday in Hunt Valley, drooping the daffodils at the Cockeysville Precinct, and inspiring McCormick employees.

Department of Aging Announces Senior Art Contest

Categories in the contest include drawing, jewelry, painting, woodworking, photography and models.

Aumann, Other Reps To Host Firearms Town Hall Saturday

Del. Aumann, an 42nd district republican who represents the Hunt Valley area, will join five other elected officials in hosting the town hall meeting Saturday morning.

Rosen: Voting Twice Was 'An Act Of Civil Disobedience'

The Former Democratic Congressional candidate explains her action on the same day she pleads guilty to voting illegally in Maryland in 2006 and 2010.

Forecast: More Snow, 11 Inches, Could Accumulate Wednesday

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.

O’Malley Visits Elkridge to Warn of Effects of Sequestration

O'Malley said 12,000 jobs in the state could be lost.

Patch Is Collecting Questions for Obama and Romney During the Next Presidential Debate

If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.