After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Raj Suri of Ellicott City produced the 30-second commercial 'Time Machine.'
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
The famous dog trainer was in the DC area for the largest pack walk on the National Mall.
Survey ranks Baltimore among nation’s grimiest.
Census figures show that Maryland had the highest median household income in the nation, paced by wealth in counties near Baltimore and Washington, DC.
Nearly 650,000 vehicle owners owe about $6.7 million in unpaid tolls dating back five years, The Washington Post reported.
The Howard County Police helicopter was among the county's tools on display during National Night Out on Tuesday.
July storm delivered massive damage to trees in one Laurel community.
'Customers are urged to make preparations in advance of likely new weather-related power outages.' - BGE officials.
City of Laurel released a map showing small sections of the city remain without power.
“In a word, it’s hot,” - Josh Arnold.
The City of Laurel released a map showing areas in the city that are still without power.
Eugene C. Mill, III is killed a month before he was to return to Laurel.
Patch’s summary of what to look forward to in the week ahead.
It's Father's Day on Sunday, and Patch wants to know what you learned from dear old dad.
But, Maryland State Police it was only a military aircraft.
Workshop Tuesday in Columbia to help combat modern-day slavery.
The National Weather Service warns of thunderstorms and damaging winds for metro area.
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With a bevy of events in Columbia and Ellicott City, expect traffic, detours and road closures.
Patch catches up with Zach Lederer, subject of the "Zaching" internet sensation, as he undergoes cancer treatment and continues to inspire.
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The Maryland Court of Appeals ruled that pit bulls are dangerous.
Does the Discovery trip end one chapter, or start another?
The Howard County GreenFest 2012 will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, at Howard Community College.
Moses Haughton eliminated in live round of singing competition.
Cherry blossom petals are filling streets and ditches across Howard County.
Moses Stone heads to the live rounds on the hit singing competition.
Laurel readers overwhelming choose one spot at their favorite.