Newborn Natalie arrived in Howard County on New Year's Day.
Plus dog saved from fire, winter coat drive, dump truck rescue + college fund opened for plane crash survivor were some of week’s best news.
Plus, Christmas festivities, MD man freed from Cuban prison, new schools and new Annapolis businesses were among the week’s best stories.
Disguised as a SHOPPERS employee, the country singer surprised customers with free gift cards.
Plus, Santa letters, helping domestic violence victims, MD’s largest Shop With a Cop outing and local job openings were good news this week.
New Year's Eve party, homeless center, Our Daily Bread soup kitchen, Operation Welcome Home at BWI Airport and more need your help.
Plus, Toys for Tots and other holiday efforts, Million Meal commitment, and when are holiday classics on TV were among week’s best news.
Hospice, Wreaths Across America, Happy Helpers for the Homeless, Historic Annapolis, We Care and Friends and more need your help.
Positive stories from Maryland Patches this week included women vets honored, Thanksgiving parade, Christmas bazaar, when does Santa arrive?
Best Buddies, Asbury Church Assistance, Chesapeake Conservancy, SustainaFest, high school mock interviews and more.
Positive stories from Maryland Patches this week also included retirement of longtime fireman, record-setting hospital donation and more.
Our top Good News posts in Maryland include Boy Scout good deeds, Girl Scout cookies and more.
Plus opera house renovation, house sings “All About That Bass,” and half-marathon + kayak trip for charity were among week’s best stories.
Anne Arundel charities and events that need your help include the income tax assistance program, HIstoric Annapolis Foundation and more.
Maryland restaurants named on America's top 100 wine lists, shelter reduces adoption fees and other positive stories from Maryland Patches.
Make A Difference Day is Oct. 25, and the Volunteer Center for Anne Arundel County is recruiting volunteers.
Plus, Annapolis High School College and Career Fair, and helping the homeless through Make a Difference Day, Bag a Breakfast and more.
Plus, Bay Community Support Services, Century Ride and Health Fair, MD Hall for the Performing Arts also need volunteer help.
Plus, Teacher of the Year reception, school named for principal, local festivals and Halloween stores opening were among week's best news.
Plus, Bel Air party, fighting breast cancer, supporting Special Olympics, and telemedicine center opening were among the week's best news.
The eagle was thrashing in water near a pier at the Maryland Yacht Club, in danger of drowning, when a worker pulled it to safety.
Plus, National Merit semifinalists, store reopens at Columbia Mall + where you can volunteer were among this week's best news.
Prince George's County officials will share tips on how to be foster parent for cats and dogs. The program will be held at Bowie Gymnasium.
Literacy Council, Patapsco Heritage Greenway, Historic London Town and Gardens and Serving People Across Neighborhoods can use a hand.
Plus, restaurant sales to charity, MD Food Bank drive + Star Spangled Spectacular were among this week's best news.
Plus, teachers honored, restaurant sales to charity, MD Food Bank drive + volunteer hall of fame were among this week's best news.
The cat that closed an Anne Arundel County elementary school is now at a rescue facility and will be up for adoption once she is healthy.
During Hunger Action Month, food donations can be made online or dropped off at MD State Police barracks.
Residents can take documents to Prince George's County Community College on Sept. 6 to have them shredded at no cost.
Plus business openings and expansions, volunteers in HdG and Anne Arundel + prizes for food donors were among this week's uplifting stories.
Plus, business openings and expansions, volunteers in Anne Arundel, energy prize and Towson app were among this week's uplifting stories
During this weekend's special event in Prince George's County, all adoption fees for kittens and cats are only $5.
Next, more school administrators and police will have ice dumped on their heads too.
Two strangers will run a marathon a day together, from Cumberland, MD, to Washington, D.C., to help wounded veterans.
District leader said Rotarians recognize 'the college is building the workforce of the future.'
The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.
Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.
A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.
As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.