What's Open, and What's Closed in Baltimore County Because of Snow

See what opened and what closed because of the winter weather.

Snowstorm Gives Most Federal Employees a Day Off

Emergency employees are still expected to work today. DC National Guard members are not required to report Tuesday, but should be ready to respond to emergencies.

Due to Icy Roads, Highway Officials Say Drive Slow or Don't Go

Plow drivers on highways reported motorists driving too fast given the conditions.

Brown Ducks Questions, Mizeur Accepts Public Financing and Eyeglasses for the Needy: Elections

Check out all the latest election coverage from Patch.

Wind Energy vs. Bald Eagle: Audubon Society Blasts Rule on Allowing Eagle Deaths

A new federal rule expands the time allowed for accidental eagle deaths due to encounters with wind turbines.

Once Buttoned-Up GOP Congressman Grows Beard, Goes Green

Former Maryland Congressman Wayne Gilchrest is educating kids and adults on the environment through the outdoor school Sassafras Environmental Education Center.

Drivers Worried Whether I-695 Bridge Over Joppa Road Is Sound

A retired state highway employee says the bridge needs work, but state officials say it is structurally sound.

Brown Declines Answering Reporter's Health Care Rollout Questions

Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, who is running for governor, declined to answer questions from a WBAL-TV reporter about marylandhealthconnection.gov.

Mizeur Proposes Strengthening Public Campaign Financing

Del. Heather Mizeur will also be the first gubernatorial candidate to use the state’s current public finance system since 1994.

Mizeur Proposes Strengthening Public Campaign Financing

Del. Heather Mizeur will also be the first gubernatorial candidate to use the state’s current public finance system since 1994.

Attorney General Gansler Releases Legislative Priorities List

The Maryland General Assembly goes into session next month.

Franchot: Government Should Cut Spending 2%; Touts Small Business Growth

The state comptroller recently spoke to business leaders in Crofton and touched on issues ranging from the structural deficit to inheritance taxes.

Baltimore County Ramps Up Animal Rescue Operations with New Facility, Expanded Services

It is getting easier and more affordable to adopt and sterilize animals at Baltimore County's shelter.

Baltimore County Mailing New Recycling Schedules

The schedules will also be available online on Jan. 1.

Baltimore County Seeks Woman of the Year Nominees

The Baltimore County Commission for Women is also looking for Young Woman of the Year award.

Potomac Man Marks Fourth Year in Cuban Prison, Appeals to Obama

A Potomac woman plans to lead a demonstration at the White House today demanding that President Obama work to free her husband from a Cuban jail.

Unique Program Helps Maryland Kids Teach Mom and Dad English

An intergenerational approach to a practical education.

So Long, ISON: Comet's Too-Close Encounter with Sun

The comet that promised a spectacular light show in December seems to have fizzled.

Maryland Driver Has $13,000 in Unpaid Toll Fees Erased

A man who neglected to pay highway tolls tallied a steep fine that state officials agreed this week to waive.

Maryland Republicans Want Out of Common Core Initiative

The House GOP plan would allow individual counties to opt out of Common Core if the state does not withdraw.

Maryland: Low Poverty, Perfect Credit, Debt and High Crime

Find out where Maryland ranks in list of best- and worst-run states.

Gansler Proposes Delivering Eyeglasses to Needy Students

Attorney General Doug Gansler released the first in a series of web videos promoting his campaign’s policy proposals.

Newest Jobs Report: State Lost 8,900 Jobs, Unemployment Rate at 6.7 Percent

Most job losses in September and October came before the partial federal government shutdown.

Legalize Marijuana, Cardin Backs Brown, and Gansler Pounces on Health Exchange Problems: Elections

Check out all the latest election coverage from Patch.

Pencils Ready? Maryland to Return to Paper Ballots for 2016 Election

Maryland state election authorities are shopping for a new paper ballot system to have in place by the 2016 presidential election.

Jackie's Famous Pink Suit is in Maryland But You Can't See It

The National Archives in Maryland houses the iconic pink suit First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy wore on her fateful trip to Dallas in 1963.

Want to Survive a Crash Like This? NHTSA Requiring Seat Belts

Measure is aimed at reducing injuries and fatalities in crashes.

Gansler Video Slams Brown’s Handling of Health Insurance Exchange

Del. Jolene Ivey, who is running for lieutenant governor, said Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown "did nothing to fix it."

Are You Smart Enough To Be An American?

Take this exam to see if you would qualify for U.S. citizenship.

Wild Map Shows Flow of People to and From Maryland

Maryland lost net population in 2012. See where it went.

Google to Pay State of Maryland $1 Million in Breach of Privacy Case

Officials with Google said that while the search engine went around privacy settings, no personal information was collected.

Baltimore County Opens $23M Recycling Facility

The 55,000 square feet facility is expected to improve the recycling programs efficiency.

Baltimore County Using $2.75M to Create Affordable Housing

The program will provide $20,000 loans for residents to purchase foreclosed, vacant homes.

Tell It Like It Is: State Wants Your Feedback on Making Maryland Safe for Bicycles

State officials are asking for public comment on an updated plan to expand biking networks, improve safety and promote biking in Maryland.

Governor Candidate Mizeur Proposes Legalizing Marijuana

Del. Heather Mizeur wants to use the revenue from taxing the drug on early childhood education.

Hollywood in Maryland: O'Malley Appears with the 'Veep'

O'Malley-'Meyer' in 2016? Or perhaps the other way around? Click for an even better photo on Politico's Twitter feed.

Maryland Leaders Likely to Act to Raise Minimum Wage This Week

Leaders say that if a bill to boost Maryland's minimum wage had been under consideration earlier, Tanger Outlet might have located its mall outside Prince George's County.

Maryland Governor Urges New Hampshire to 'Believe'; Is Presidential Bid Looming?

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley touted his record of improving the state's public schools and the dropping crime rate in Baltimore during a Democratic Party fundraiser in New Hampshire.

Sen. Cardin Endorses Brown for Governor

Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown continues to gain backing from his party’s leadership.

Parkville Town Forum to Connect Vets with Benefits, Answers

U.S. Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger arranged the Nov. 18 meeting to bring resources, experts together for Second Congressional District veterans.