BGE Donates Nearly $318K to Emergency Responders

About 40 agencies throughout central Maryland got their share of funds for equipment and programs of their own choosing.

Child Abuse Suspect Was Employee at Another Private School

Coach and teacher accused of having sexual contact with a Shoshana S. Cardin School student in 2009 and 2010 was arrested Jan. 10 at his employment at The Day School at Baltimore Hebrew.

Pikesville Greenspring Community Coalition Annual Meeting Is Set

It will be held at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29 at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, and the group asks attendees to arrive at 7 p.m.

Jewish Veterans Welcome To Attend Sweetheart Breakfast

The Rodger C. Snyder Memorial Post of the Jewish War Veterans of the USA Inc., is seeking new members to join their 47-year-old Pikesville group.

Double Homicide, Fields Closes, Walmart Opens: Top Stories of 2012

We've rounded up the top stories of 2012, including the arrivals of Corner Bakery Cafe, Illiano's and Dougie's, an indecent exposure incident and more.

Milk: Congress To Compromise on Prices

After close call, the agriculture committee reveals compromise so milk prices won't double in 2013, and we've included a list of current milk prices and specials at some Pikesville stores.

Milk Prices Could Skyrocket to $6 to $8 a Gallon

Congress is so focused on the fiscal cliff, the farm bill has yet to be renewed.

Maryland's Landmark Child Identity Theft Law Goes into Effect Jan. 1

Nation's first such law allows parents to protect children from identity thieves.

County Firefighter Charged with Producing, Possessing Child Porn

Owings Mills resident Anthony Maurice Cottle, 23, faces up to 70 years in prison plus a lifetime of supervised release.

UPDATE: I-795 Ramp to Beltway Now Open

The ramp was closed this morning, but opened this afternoon.

City Announces Christmas Tree Curbside Pickup, Mulching

Trees can be dropped off in Cherry Hill on select dates and curbside collection runs through the end of next month.

State, County VIPs Gather for Menorah Lighting Ceremony

Rabbi Schmuel of Chabad Center and Lubavitch of Maryland led the ceremony, while elected officials and Pikesville area community leader Ron Rosenbluth lit the lamps.

'Chag Sameach' from the Obamas

On Friday, the president and first lady sent Hanukkah greetings to the Jewish community.

Report: Rodney Getlan Sentenced for Mortgage Fraud

Getlan was accused of stealing more than $100,000 from his victims.

Norad Exercises Could Take Place Tuesday through Thursday

Training is taking place in the National Capital Region between midnight and 2 a.m. this week.

Pair Who Allegedly Stole Identities Plead Guilty

Man and his girlfriend, both of Woodlawn, plead guilty to conspiring to commit fraud and aggravated identity theft against hundreds of people in 2009.

Forecast: Rain Expected Sunday, Monday

Until this weekend, the high will stay in the low 50s, with lows in the 30s, according to the National Weather Service.

General Election 2012: Voting Times, Polling Places

Voting begins at 7 a.m. and ends at 8 p.m. Find your polling place, a sample ballot, and a link to election results.

State Highway Administration Sets Hours for I-795 Work

Concrete patching is in progress in both directions on I-795, between I-695 and Owings Mills.

State, County List Shelters During Hurricane Sandy

In case you need to go to a shelter, here's the list for the entire state, including twonear the Pikesville area. One is in Baltimore City, and another at the Jewish Community Center in Owings Mills.

UPDATE: Hundreds Gather for Early Voting at Randallstown Community Center

The line doubled-up in front of the center and wended into the Home Depot parking lot Saturday, but because of the approach of Hurricane Sandy, early voting on Monday and Tuesday were canceled, but hours have been extended, and Friday has been added.

Best Ways To Track Storm Damage Online

Patch recommends ways to keep in touch with the latest information regarding Hurricane Sandy.

Your 'Frankenstorm' Dashboard: Track Hurricane Sandy

The hurricane is expected to touch either the Mid-Atlantic or New England regions early next week, according to FEMA officials on Friday. Here are ways to track its progress.

UPDATE: Storm Could Affect Early Voting That Begins Saturday

Here's a list of early voting sites in Baltimore County, including those near to Pikesville, in Randallstown, Towson and Catonsville.

Early Voting Begins Saturday

County residents can vote at one of five regional early voting centers around the county From Oct. 27-Nov. 1.

Ehrlich, Gansler To Debate, Represent Presidential Candidates

The state attorney general and former governor will represent Gov. Mitt Romney of MA and President Barack Obama Tuesday evening at Chizuk Amuno Congregation.

Patch Is Collecting Questions for Obama and Romney During the Next Presidential Debate

If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.

What's Up in Pikesville? Chamber Sets Annual Event

Tickets are available for the Pikesville Chamber of Commerce event, set for Thursday at Linwoods.

Postal Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Mail, Money

Windsor Mill woman faces five years in prison and supervised release for pocketing gift cards from greeting cards while she worked at a sorting machine.

SHA Plans Sunday Lane Closure on Beltway, Over I-83

Baltimore County highways closures will be at I-695, I-95, and I-795 at Owings Mills Blvd. this weekend, according to the State Highway Administration.

Presidential Debate Schedule 2012

The first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican Candidate Mitt Romney was held on Oct. 3. Find out when the next ones are scheduled.

Deadlines Approach for Voter Registration, Absentee and Early Voting

The following information is from Baltimore County and the American Forces Press Services.

Have Extra Drugs? Dispose of Them Saturday

The Baltimore County Police Department is offering drug drop-off points for safe disposal.

Problems Few at Recher Theatre

County records show two recent incidents at the Towson bar where a melee broke out Sunday morning.

Trader Joe's Peanut Butter Linked to Salmonella Outbreak

The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is recommending that people who shop at Trader Joe's avoid its peanut butter products.

City Council Hearing on Derecho Lessons Set for Wednesday

Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke introduced the resolution calling for the hearing.

Thunderstorms Expected in Pikesville Area

The National Weather Service forecast calls for thunderstorms by 11 p.m. Monday, and again on Tuesday.

Spraying Against Mosquitoes in Pikesville Canceled, Dates Rescheduled

In Pikesville, the Maryland Department of Agriculture will spray Sept. 24 and Oct. 1 instead of Tuesday as originally planned, according to a news release from Baltimore County.

New Area of Pikesville To Be Sprayed Against Mosquitoes

Because two more human cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed within the county, the Maryland Department of Agriculture will spray parts of Pikesville and Catonsville Sept. 18 and 19, respectively.

Man Killed Near West Cold Spring Station, Service Affected

At 3:17 p.m. Thursday, he was walking on the tracks and struck by an oncoming train.