Carroll Deputies Shroud Badges to Show National Solidarity

'...our law enforcement officers stand united in this county and throughout the country.' —Carroll County Sheriff James DeWees

GOOD NEWS! Famous Santa Delivers Happiness, Heroes and Helpers, Cop Saves Teacher's Life and Best Holiday Lights

Plus, Christmas festivities, MD man freed from Cuban prison, new schools and new Annapolis businesses were among the week’s best stories.

Stolen Ambulance, Military Blimp, Real Santa, Metro Stabbings

University president resigns, stolen cab chase crosses Bay Bridge and other top posts in Maryland this week.

Find The Best Gifts Under $100 With The 2014 Patch Holiday Gift Guide

Shop for everyone on your holiday list, all within your budget.

Firefighter Dies Off Duty, Cop Saves Teacher, Michael Phelps Sentenced

Scammer accidentally dials police, schools consider more religious holidays and other stories from Maryland Patches.

McDaniel College Social Work Professor Receives Service-Learning Award

Jim Kunz, social work professor at McDaniel College, received Service-Learning Faculty Award from the Maryland-D.C. Campus Compact

App Curbs Drunk Driving, Blimp Over I-95, University President Resigns

Possible abduction, casino dealer training, Cuban prisoner's faith and other stories from Maryland Patches.

HOLLYWOOD CASINO EVENT CENTER DRAWS MAJOR ACTS FOR 2015

LeAnn Rimes, O’Jays and Frank Caliendo to perform this January

Stolen Taxi Cab Chase, Wegmans Recall, and Bank Robbery

Top posts in Maryland include fashion store heist, crash victim rescued, and the Patch tech gift guide.

How to Make Gift Returns Fast and Easy

Know the return policies for Kohl's, Macy’s, Target, Walmart, Toys "R" Us, Old Navy, Victoria's Secret and more before you go.

Shop for the Best Electronics This Holiday With The Patch 2014 Tech Gift Guide

Discover the latest gadgets for the best prices.

Bottle Bomber, Sobriety Checkpoint, Open on Xmas, School Start Times

Pharmacy robber armed with sword, Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools and other headlines from Maryland Patches.

Santa Delivers Happiness, Tourist Rescued, Metro Station Stabbings and Stolen Ambulance Crash

Plus, boy robbed at gunpoint, Hanukkah begins, new EMTs on the streets, more Angel Park donations, new Annapolis shops + local on game show.

GOOD NEWS! Hero Medics Thanked, 10-Cent Gas, Christmas Parade and Which MD City Is One of America's Best Holiday Towns?

Plus, Santa letters, helping domestic violence victims, MD’s largest Shop With a Cop outing and local job openings were good news this week.

Kate's Blogs on health and spirituality

Does being spiritual and religious make you uncool? By Eric Nelson Picture: Photo by © Glow Images models are used for illustrative purpo

Prep for Season with Westminster Patch Winter Gift Guide

Get everything you need to fight snow and stay warm this season; guide sponsored by Amazon.

School Shooting Rumor, Best Holiday Town, Plane Crash, Santa Baby

Teacher receives pot brownie from student, chemical weapons destroyers honored and other headlines from the week across Maryland Patches.

Superhero Visits Bars, Mega-Sized Shop With Cop, Columbia Holiday Lights + Latest Plane Crash Details

Plus, weekend events, Geminids metor shower, Annapolis protest march, search for driver in fatal hit-and-run + other Maryland Patch stories.

Special Thank You; Missing Teen; Mayoral Condolences; Chemical Spill

Third ebola patient at MD facility, baby's pic with Santa goes national, fire victim identified and other stories from Maryland Patches.

Bathroom Fan Caused Westminster House Blaze, Officials Say

Fire broke out at a home on Birdview Road where four people were inside Thursday morning, Maryland fire marshal reported.

School Shooting Hoax, Pot Brownie at School, Workers Accused of $55K Theft, Sobriety Checkpoint

Bel Air firefighters called to mall, wife tries to poison husband, local jobs, rain tax repeal proposed + other stories from Maryland Patch.

Westminster: Follow These Holiday Shipping Deadlines to Deliver Gifts On Time

Deadlines for guaranteed Christmas delivery are coming up; learn when to ship so your holiday cards and gifts make it to family and friends.

Five Golden Rules for Holiday Shopping

If you bought the gifts in the holiday classic, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” it would cost a record $27,673.

Fatal Fire, Sweetest Santa Pic, 10-Cent Gas, Plane Crash

K-9 prompts search in rain, more details emerge about Gaithersburg plane crash and other stories from Maryland Patches.

Shopping Made Easy With the Westminster Patch 2014 Holiday Gift Guide

Find gifts for everyone on your shopping list.

"Hero" from Hagerstown battles the isolation felt by those suffering from rare blood diseases

Diane Blackstock of Hagerstown, MD, is honored for connecting fellow rare blood disease patients in a virtual support group via Facebook.

Acing the Alumni Admission Interview

A strong interview with an alumnus/a can provide a boost to your admission prospects.

NATIONAL TOUR OF MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL(R) PLAYS FREDERICK, MD.

At the Weinberg Center for the Arts for two shows only Saturday, February 7, 2015! Great for a girls’ night out! Tickets On Sale Now!

Schools Delayed in Carroll County on Tuesday

Westminster was under a winter weather advisory.

Plane Crash Kills 6, Best Holiday Town, Homicide in Owings Mills, Restaurant Inspections

Plus, Bel Air Christmas parade, Bowie house fire death, pizza delivery driver killed, HdG helps family after fire + man hit by 2 vehicles.

Westminster Under Winter Weather Advisory

A mix of freezing rain and snow is possible in Carroll County, according to National Weather Service.

Kate's Blogs on health and spirituality

Don’t let outgrown theories about age keep you from good health and activity Photo from Google Images

Employees at The Greene Turtle Sports Bar and Grille(R) in Westminster to Donate Tips Earned on Dec. 10 to Toys for Tots

Employee “Tips for Tots” partnership, now in its 9th year, hopes to raise more than $55,000 across 26 communities this December

Hoping to Adopt - Lots of Love to Share!

Lots of Love to Share! Please Consider Us! DebbieChrisAdopt.com DebbieChrisAdopt@gmail.com

GOOD NEWS!: Angel Park Leaders, Santa Cruise, Pet Food Drive + Black Friday Pep Talk

Plus, Harford students named legislative pages, best bakeries, + food, clothing and toy drives to give to were among the week's good news.

Teacher Scandals, Ray Rice, Drug Busts, Ebola Progress

Top news of the week from Maryland Patches.

Ravens Cheerleaders, Hidden Driver, $25K Reward, Suspicious Device

I-95 express lanes open, parade schedules, lacrosse gear warning and other stories from Maryland Patches.

Kate's Blogs on health and spirituality

Correction: Don't let outgrown theories about age keep you from good health and activity; Photo from googleimages. Pres. George H.W. on 90th

Pet Food Bank, Gang-Related Homicide, Ngata Suspension

Fatal head-on crash, viral Target video, traffic shifts on I-95, meth lab signs and other stories from Maryland Patches.

'This Is Target' Cries Black Friday Worker in Pep Talk

The worker at the Westminster Target store reportedly mimicked his rally speech after the movie "300" and the video has gone viral.