Former Maryland Congressman Wayne Gilchrest is educating kids and adults on the environment through the outdoor school Sassafras Environmental Education Center.
Maryland church leaders say members left the church because of an increasingly secular society, while Catholic parishioners praise the new pope's outreach and focus on people.
Is '12 Years A Slave's' Ejiofor staying strong or will 'The Wolf of Wall Street's' DiCaprio steal the spotlight?
Police say one suspect might have committed two robberies of PNC Banks (in Rockville and Bethesda) this week.
“His life changed history” – Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-MD
The four major television networks are taking the service to court, alleging the system infringes on their copyright programs.
Maryland places in the top 5 in a study of people using curse words. Really?
A retired state highway employee says the bridge needs work, but state officials say it is structurally sound.
A local fire official warns against “pack-rat” tendencies.
If there's a break in the clouds this week you can spot Comet Lovejoy with the help of binoculars right before dawn.
We rounded up the must-have items for the chef or food lover in your family.
Keep kids busy with these festive and fun activities.
Some creative solutions for our Patch readers.
Councilman Berliner: Pepco's "overall performance has not risen to the level that justifies an increase in its return on equity."
Got the sniffles? Feeling achy? How do you know if it’s the flu? Here are the symptoms of influenza according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta.
When and where to look for the International Space Station.
Finally, a cheap and easy way to get from one city to the other on the weekend.
Marylanders dream about winning $1,000 per week, saying they’d use it to pay Obamacare premiums or maybe move to the top of a mountain.
Del. Heather Mizeur will also be the first gubernatorial candidate to use the state’s current public finance system since 1994.
It's the holiday season—which means you'll sometimes have more guests than you planned. Here's how to cope.
Delay heeds objections of developers, neighborhood activists who wanted more time to consider potential impact, The Washington Post reports
A firm known for tech investment bets on locally grown Sweetgreen's organic salads.
Do you fall into this holiday greeting trap? Townhouse fire rescue, police chase in Bethesda -- Maryland news in one click.
The Metro area is home to a Walmart test case, which is unveiling a smaller urban store that offers more international food items.
Where do Baltimore and a handful of other U.S. cities rank on a list of the world's most violent places?
Conservatives call it the "war on Christmas." This writer says it might just be a bit of well-meaning confusion.
Shoppers looking for one-of-a-kind gifts said they chose to patronize local businesses on Small Business Saturday.
The state comptroller recently spoke to business leaders in Crofton and touched on issues ranging from the structural deficit to inheritance taxes.
Dad of son alleged to have been abused by teacher: ‘God is the God of all comfort. And that is why we’ve come forward.’
Price of Bel Air, grocery chain to close and a Rockville teacher in trouble. Maryland news in one click.
Tips for successfully replicating your grandmother's—or any family member's— beloved dish.
These jobs are ripe for downsizing, thanks to technology.