Have you heard of the long neck theory of economics?
Check out some of the blog posts from Patch sites in Maryland with tips ranging from clearing court records online to fall yard maintenance.
Bejarni Rivas, 45, failed to show up for trial and his whereabouts were unknown.
Police say a man who was struck and killed on I-95 was running from officers, and more Maryland news.
The map below shows a snapshot of the average household size for renters across town.
Federal prosecutors: Corporate account used to buy house, pay for kids’ private school tuition.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
Police are offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest in the case of a stabbing outside a Gaithersburg restaurant last year.
Maryland had the third highest increase in food stamp participation from June 2012 to June 2013, following Illinois with 15 percent and Wyoming with 11 percent.
PG-13 film in theaters Friday.
Maryland's most-read stories in October.
Fall is the perfect time for a great crock pot meal, so why not enjoy it with friends?
A new book discusses many advantages of public schools, after a study found that public schools are doing a better job academically than private schools.
The list below shows nearby breast cancer-related campaigns trying to raise money. Click an image to learn more about each of them.
Move over, brown bag. Try this creative spin on school lunch.
A Patch reader shares a Halloween photo!
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Pumpkin carving can be fun for the whole family, but if the kids are too young to handle knives, here are some creative ways to get them in on the action.
A new report suggests limiting media time for children because the average is more than seven hours per day!
Check out our video for ways to make the best out of your Farmers Market produce.
Financial advice you wish you had in your 20s and 30s.
Higher rate than Gen X and baby boomers when they started in the workforce, study says.
Always talk to people you don't think can help you
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Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.
Many Americans celebrating Halloween this year will spend about $75 on decor, treats and costumes.
When it comes to your personal finances, it's best to be proactive rather than reactive.
There's money to be made from the skills you spent all those years honing.