Area AKA Chapters Serve on MLK Day

500 Registered Volunteers serve on MLK Day

The Humanity of Dr. King

A commentary on remembering the man, not just the civil rights leader.

Pup Rescued From Icy Pond: Patch PM

Super blood wolf moon eclipse | Scammers target furloughed workers | Gymboree update | Dog rescued from ice | 302 red flag orders issued.

John & Cathy Belcher Institute names new leadership

Hospice of the Chesapeake CAO Shauna Chabot will serve as the institute's director in addition to current role.

Hospice of the Chesapeake earns Level 5 with We Honor Veterans

Organization is 1 of 9 hospices in the nation to earn this new level of excellence, and the only Level 5 partner in the Delmarva region.

Early Walmart Closing On Christmas Eve Angers Patrons In Clinton

Customers coming to pick up last minute Christmas gifts were reportedly not allowed to enter the store.

Five Environmental Issues Facing Maryland

Five ways climate change and human activities are affecting Maryland, and why you should care!

Success of inaugural healthcare symposium promises 2019 return

225 professionals and community members learn about hospice, palliative, elder and bereavement care at event held Nov. 3 at PGCC

183 veterans in 2 counties and 10 centers personally thanked

We Honor Veterans Committee coordinates Honor Salutes at assisted- and senior-living centers in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties.

Helping children celebrate the holidays while coping with loss

Amy Stapleton, MS, LCPC, NBCC, explores some of the myths of how to help children cope with grief during the holiday season.

Free symposium kicks off National Hospice & Palliative Care Month

The Caring for the Continuum of Life: A 2018 Healthcare Symposium planned for Nov. 3 at Prince George's Community College

Hospice of the Chesapeake seeks volunteers with 4-wheel drives

Volunteers with 4WD vehicles are needed to assist patients and staff in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties

Hospice of the Chesapeake offers variety of volunteer opportunie

Play a vital role on the hospice team by visiting patients, supporting caregivers, assisting in our inpatient care centers and more

Driver Of Hearse Killed In Crash: Patch PM

MD parties detailed in Kavanaugh allegation | Gun fired inside elementary school | Sewage spills into creek | 2 hit outside Social Security.

Attend 'Who Am I?' grief workshop Oct. 14 in Largo

Learn how grief can change one's identity and earn CEUs

Workshops will help adults, kids with grief during the holidays

Chesapeake Life Center will offer a family-centered option with its popular Hope Full Holidays workshops.

Special Night At The Ballpark; Pets of the Week; More Local News

Some of the best and most useful content comes from the Patch community. Here's a roundup of stories from this week.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck In Prince George's County Crash

An Upper Marlboro man walking in a roadway was fatally hit by a car early Monday and died, state police say.

Grief campers take the field at annual Bowie Baysox outing

Camp Nabi campers cheered on during the fifth annual Chesapeake Kids Night with the Bowie Baysox at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie

CLC announces fall and winter children’s grief support schedule

Chesapeake Life Center announces its schedule of grief support programs for children and youth that will be offered through December 2018.

CLC offers grief support programs this fall in Largo

Chesapeake Life Center will offer a variety of groups for adults through the end of this year through its Prince George’s County office

Giant Partners With Hooper's Crab House For 5th Annual Crab Wagon

Events at Giant stores are running through October

Major Six Flags Roller Coaster Shutting Down: Patch PM

Maryland's most innovative city | Two charged in death of 7-year-old girl | $5.5 million home hits market | Former superintendent dies.

Caring for the Continuum of Life 2018: A Healthcare Symposium

A free day of learning for anyone who wants to be more informed and better prepared in the event of serious illness or loss.

5th annual Veterans Tribute Wall unveiling honors 19

19 Veterans now represented on wall that features photos from their Honor Salutes, a ceremony thanking hospice patients for their service.

Bowie Baseball 2018 11U Team to hold tryouts - Aug 11th

Bowie Baseball consistently fields some of the most competitive travel baseball teams in the MD area.

Hospice of the Chesapeake announces 6 new board members

1 returns to organization's board, 5 join its foundation board

Caring for the Continuum of Life 2018: A Healthcare Symposium

Normalizing the end-of-life conversation is the reason behind the revolutionary idea of offering a free day of learning

Chesapeake Kids Night; XENA: Dog Of The Week; More Local News

Some of the best and most useful content comes from the Patch community. Here's a roundup of stories from this week.

Special night with Bowie Baysox benefits Chesapeake Kids programs

Annual night out enjoying baseball also raises funds for children with advanced illness or grieving a loss

Five-Year Cancer Survivor from Clinton Celebrates Life

Survivors from across the Country Gathered for a Celebration of Hope and a Commemorative Tree Planting Ceremony

Bachelor Casting | Six Flags Snafu | Deputy Of Year: News Nearby

Top news from Maryland, including a reality TV show casting in the area. Plus, how to share your news and events on Patch.

Women Who Lead Book Signing and Celebration

Join the authors of Women Who Lead Extraordinary Women With Extraordinary Achievements

'I Love You': Mother's Day Photos

Help Patch celebrate Mother's Day 2018 by sending in your mother-daughter lookalike photo.

Pedestrian Killed On Highway, Alcohol May Be Factor: Police

Alcohol may have played a role in the death of a pedestrian who walked onto a highway in Prince George's County and was killed, police say.

New director eager to share hospice message with PG County

Jasmine Crew, RN, BSN, has been selected to lead Hospice of the Chesapeake's Prince George’s County clinical teams

One Driver Identified In Fatal Largo Dump Truck Crash

A fatal dump truck crash Friday closed some roads in Largo; an injured driver has been identified, the driver killed has not been named.

3 Reasons To Be Patch Mayor Of Upper Marlboro

The new Patch Mayor program is recruiting local residents to sound the alarm about events and issues in your city.

Explore caring for life in the face of life-limiting illnesses

Courageous Conversations, a series of discussions about some of life’s most important choices, start in April at the Glen Burnie library

Statewide Tributes For Slain Police Officer | PatchPM

Safest school districts | Where to celebrate National Margarita Day | Marylander wins Olympic gold | Chef served with humanitarian award.