Officer Shoots Dog; EMT Assaulted; Phantom Earthquake: Weird Maryland News

This week in Maryland, a police officer shot a pet, a resident assaulted an EMT, a girl became impaled while sledding, people felt what they thought was an earthquake and more.

Patch Readers: Maryland Crabs Are King

A Montgomery County delegate wants to require markets and restaurants to label fish by their country of origin. Patch readers seem to agree as a way to preserve the state's heritage.

Smigiel Compares Common Core to Obamacare

'Not one teacher has come up to me and said they like Common Core.' —Delegate Mike Smigiel, R-Cecil

Shotgun at School, Firefighters Rescue Cats: Top Maryland News

A man with a hatchet gets a mental evaluation, and more.

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'House of Cards' Returns, Will Maryland Boost Film Credits?

Oscar-winner Kevin Spacey says he'll be back for a third season of "House of Cards," which uses Maryland's film tax credits. Season two will be on Netflix Feb. 14.

Franklin Chase and Century Oak - Two Beautiful Country Setting Communities by Rouse Chamberlin Homes

Slumber Party Grub: Toaster Pastries

Impress your littlest guests with this fun recipe.

Patch Movie Review: LEGO is Hilarious, Absolute Delight

Leslie Combemale loved this movie.

Annapolis Native Finds Inspiration for U.S. Ski Team Uniform in 'Star Spangled Banner'

Matt Strackbein found inspiration for the U.S. Olympic Alpine ski team's uniforms for the Sochi Olympics in "The Star-Spangled Banner."

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Ice Storm Aftermath, Got Crabs, Beatlemania Lives: Top Md. News

A murder trial witness says she cast "Wiccan spells", Ocean City says the earth moved, and counties try to recover from the ice storm and other headlines from Maryland.

Are Diners Eating Maryland Crabs or Imports?

A Montgomery County delegate has introduced a bill that would require Maryland markets and restaurants to label fish by their common names and list country of origin.

What's Shaking in Ocean City? Not an Earthquake, Officials Say

What went "boom" and shook Ocean City on Feb. 6? While residents suspect an earthquake, authorities have ruled that out.

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50 Years of Beatlemania: Fab Four Visited Baltimore, Washington

The Beatles performed Feb. 11, 1964, in Washington, D.C. A Baltimore concert stop came in September of 1964. Share your memories in comments.

Lorde Performing at Preakness InfieldFest

Lorde will bring her Grammy-winning song "Royals" to the Preakness concert in May.

Jerry Seinfeld Weighs in on Naked Fight Among Clothiers

Men's Wearhouse is trying to buy Maryland-based Jos. A Bank Clothiers. Actor and comedian Jerry Seinfeld has some thoughts to share on the battle.

No Pizza for D Students; Alleged Arsonist Next Door: Top Md. News

One Maryland school excludes students from celebrations based on grades, a man told police he blew his pants off and other headlines made the list.

With Widespread Power Outages, Harford County Opens 3 Shelters

There are three shelters open for Harford County residents without power.

Unplugged: 10 Action-Packed Games for Family Night

Put the gadgets away and have some face-to-face fun.

Maryland Speedskaters Aim for 2018 Winter Olympics

Two Maryland teens are already training to join Team USA at the 2018 Olympics in South Korea. Montgomery County is seen as a hotbed for speedskaters.

Radio Shack Closing 500 Stores, According to Report

Funny turn from '80s branding on Sunday followed by Wall Street Journal report of big cuts in storefronts Tuesday.

Impaled Sledder Goes Home, Traffic Tickets in Trooper's Crash, Video from Mall's Moment of Silence: Top Md. News

A bank robber hits again in Chevy Chase, three injured in house fire, area job openings and other headlines from Maryland.

The Real-Life Heroics Behind George Clooney’s "Monuments Men" [SPONSORED]

The biggest treasure hunt in history finally makes its way to theaters.

Girl Impaled While Sledding Makes 'Full Recovery,' Fire Company Says

Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company said the girl was at home on Tuesday.

HOPING TO BUY A HOME IN 2014? Here’s How the New CFPB Regulations May Affect You

CCCS Housing Director Tom Simonton examines how the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau’s new rules protect and affect homebuyers. If you hope to buy a home this year, this is one article you won’t want to miss.

Shoppers Pray for Columbia Mall Shooting Victims: VIDEO

Some people prayed for the shooting victims' families, some thought of their own children, and some just wanted to show support for the community.

2014 Sochi Olympics: What Time are Opening Ceremonies Televised?

You can catch regional athletes in the opening ceremonies, which will be shown on NBC on tape-delay.

Impaled While Sledding, EMT Attacked in Home, Cop on Leave in Pet's Death: Top Md. News

A Maryland native helps create $1 million Doritos ad, message of peace for Winter Olympics, parents claim classmates beat daughter, and other headlines from Maryland.

Larry Hogan Files for Governor's Race, Plans to Use Public Financing

Larry Hogan filed his candidacy papers for the Maryland governor's race on Monday. Boyd Rutherford is his running mate for the lieutenant governor's job.

Maryland Native Wins Best Doritos Commercial in $1 Million Super Bowl Contest

Raj Suri of Ellicott City produced the 30-second commercial 'Time Machine.'

BGE Offers Help for Skyrocketing Utility Bills

Some BGE utility customers can spread their payments over a year to ease the affects of this brutally cold winter.

Made in Maryland: High-Tech Uniforms for U.S. Speedskaters

Lockheed Martin and Under Armour join forces to outfit American speedskaters competing at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

The Best Educational Apps for Kids

Shh...they won't care that they're learning something.

10-Year-Old Injured in Jarrettsville Sledding Accident

First responders were called to the scene before noon.

Johns Hopkins Team Creating Zerocoin to Compete with Bitcoin

A team at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore is working to create a digital currency system that is totally anonymous. The idea was spurred by problems with Bitcoin.