A law banning 45 assault weapons and limiting gun magazines to 10 bullets is not an undue burden on Second Amendment rights, says a judge.
With more courthouse victories for gays and lesbians, is it time for a final decision?
The most money statewide for pothole repair went to Baltimore County.
With the economic benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?
A proposal to make the soft-shell crab sandwich Maryland's official sandwich is being considered in the state legislature this session. Tell us your thoughts in comments.
Dozens of property owners are refusing to grant Columbia Gas access to their land.
Library-goers will be encouraged to visit Perry Hall, White Marsh, Loch Raven and Towson branches of the Baltimore County Public Library.
A bill that passed unanimously Tuesday restricts smoking at parks, playgrounds and other county-owned areas.
Find out what services are affected by Monday's holiday.
Six versions of a minimum wage bill -- from statewide to county choice -- should go before the Maryland House and Senate.
Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Baltimore, is Maryland’s lone co-sponsor of the bill to prevent the National Security Agency from collecting people's private data.
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.
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.
Sen. Robert A. Zirkin, D-Baltimore County, said all dogs should be treated the same, and insurance companies, owners held accountable.
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.
Baltimore County provided an update on its work, curbside collection services.
The tax break on Energy Star products runs for approximately three days in mid-February.
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 Gov. Martin O'Malley says he is preparing for a 2016 presidential bid. But will he run if Hillary Clinton campaigns?
The State Highway Administration issued a plea for drivers to stay vigilant.
Maryland residents who couldn't sign up for health insurance because of problems with the state's website can enroll and be retroactively covered to Jan. 1
Darryl Hill was honored by a joint resolution of the Maryland General Assembly for being a sports pioneer.
Check out the top political stories from around the state.
A Maryland lawmaker is seeking to make posting "revenge porn" -- intimate images of a person and their contact information -- a felony.
The Super Bowl we can understand, but the State of the Union?
The president's policy speech will be followed by a quick visit on Wednesday to Maryland.
The manuscript for the "Star-Spangled Banner" will leave Maryland temporarily this summer. Celebrations are planned to mark the bicentennial of the National Anthem.
Comptroller Peter Franchot released a list of the 25 businesses and 25 individuals who owe the state the most in back taxes.
An audit of Baltimore speed cameras found higher error rates than previously disclosed. Officials with AAA Mid-Atlantic and some lawmakers are urging checks of all such systems in the state.
The U.S. Postal Service's increase for the cost of a first-class stamp is the largest hike for consumer postage in more than a decade.
On Thursday, Governor Martin O’Malley delivered his eighth State of the State address.
A $3 million initiative will help local nonprofits reduce their stormwater remediation fees.
Harford County Executive David Craig and Change Maryland chairman Larry Hogan are running for the Republican gubernatorial nomination.
Last October's government shutdown has affected filing dates — so the Internal Revenue Service says it won't process tax returns before Jan. 31.
Gov. Martin O'Malley, in his final State of the State Address, touted his administration's success and criticized Republican economic plans. Watch the speech online.
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014 contains $75 million for school safety programs.