Actress Cause Of Death Revealed | Child Found In Squalor | Bear Sparks Alarm: MD Top News

Skeletal Remains ID'd | Olympian's Trial Date | Boater's Body Recovered | New State Park | Parasite Cases Increase | Former EMT Charged

10 'Summerween' 2026 Events Being Held Across Maryland

Halloween is less than 100 days away, folks. Patch has compiled a selection of Summerween events to get you ready for spooky season 2026.

Your Dog’s Name May Be More Popular Than You Think In MD

A U.S. News & World Report analysis provides a glimpse at each state's most popular dog names.

Maryland Road Deaths Drop As Distracted Driving, Speeding Remain Top Risks

Compared against figures from 2025, Maryland is recording a downward trend in road fatalities this year.

DeMarinis Asks State Prosecutor To Investigate Prediction Markets

Potential violations of existing election law could make Maryland a standout among states seeking to regulate industry.

Actress Kaylee Hottle's Cause Of Death Revealed After MD Crash

The MD Medical Examiner's Office released Kaylee Hottle's cause of death a day after she was killed in a car crash in Frederick County.

Cyclosporiasis Cases Increase In MD As Common Link Still Unknown

Maryland health officials are tracking cases linked to the Cyclospora parasite, which causes an illness characterized by explosive diarrhea.

Chick-Fil-A Accounts Targeted By Hackers: What MD Customers Should Know

Chick-fil-A customers in Maryland may have had their personal data compromised after the company was targeted by a cyberattack in June.

MD Couple Charged After Child Found Locked In Rodent-Infested Closet: Deputies

Deputies say a 4-year-old was found locked in a closet in St. Mary's County, leading to child abuse and neglect charges for the parents.

Maryland Adds New State Park, Giving Every County Its Own

Maryland's newest state park will make Wicomico County the last county to gain a state park when it opens.

As Costs Balloon, State Officials Pitch Key Bridge Project To Key Federal Lawmakers

Gov. Wes Moore (D) took Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark.) on a boat tour of the site.

Actress Kaylee Hottle Dies In Car Accident In MD

Kaylee Hottle, the deaf actress known for the "Godzilla" films, was killed in a Maryland car crash at age 18.

Severe Thunderstorms Inching Toward MD: See Latest Forecast, Timeline

The thunderstorms aren't done with Maryland just yet. Forecasters warn another round of severe weather is forecast to hit this week.

FDA Lettuce Retraction | Bear Sighting | Serious Crash Splits Cybertruck | Sinkhole Swallows Car: MD Weekend

Here are the headlines you may have missed from the weekend in Maryland.

Taylor Farms Lettuce Sample Provided 'False Positive' For Cyclospora, FDA Says

The FDA said it made a mistake during testing, wrongly tying a Cyclospora outbreak to lettuce sold in Maryland and other states.

Individual Maryland Agencies Do Well On Social Equity, But Efforts Lack Statewide Coordination

First report by new Maryland Department of Social and Economic Mobility assesses the state of social equity initiatives in the state.

Bear Sparks Alarm After Being Spotted In Downtown Frederick

A bear prompted a bit of chaos in Frederick County late Saturday after being spotted near several downtown storefronts.

Child Dies In Hot Car | Machete Attack At Park | Dog Sparks House Fire: MD Top News

Cow Appreciation Day | Bel Air Home Explosion | Kidnapped Kitten Used In Robbery | 1st Grade Teacher Sentenced | New Measles Cases

Machete Attack At MD Park Ends In Arrest, Injury: Authorities

Authorities said the incident occurred Wednesday at Loy's Station Park in Frederick County.

Maryland Opens Lottery For 2026 Black Bear Hunt Permits

A permit is required to hunt during the six-day season, which runs Oct. 26-31.

It's Back-To-School Time, Which Means It's Back To Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week Time

Lierman and other officials stress affordability as they tout a holiday from 6% sales tax on a limited number of goods.

Maryland Adds 5 New Measles Cases As Total Nears Double Digits

The total number of measles cases Maryland has recorded in 2026 has jumped to nine after five residents tested positive in Carroll County.

Parasite Outbreak May Be Linked To Fast Food Chain As MD Cases Double

New cyclosporiasis data from Maryland includes cases that were either domestically acquired or linked to international travel.

Public Financing Programs Faced Biggest Year Yet In County Executive Primaries

Five counties are using their systems simultaneously for the first time in a competitive field with only one incumbent seeking reelection.

Wildfire Smoke Impacting MD: What Residents Need To Know

Wildfire smoke is pushing Maryland air quality into unhealthy territory this week. Here's who's at risk and how to stay safe.

Registration Now Open For Free Girls Hockey Event In MD

The first-ever DMV Girls Hockey Weekend will let girls try the sport for a few hours at no cost.

Sweltering 100-Degree Temperatures Return To MD This Week: See Latest Forecast

Sweat-inducing heat will make a grand return to Maryland this week. Forecasters anticipate temperatures reaching near record conditions.

Glen Burnie Safety Perimeter | Cat Saved After Being Thrown From Car | Deadly Shootings: MD Weekend

Here are the headlines you may have missed from the weekend in Maryland.

Data Center Frustrations Cause Upheaval In County Primary Elections

In Frederick and Calvert counties, local officials lost seats to data center opponents.

Head-On Crash In Southern MD Sends 3 To Hospitals

Authorities said speed and alcohol were likely factors in the Friday crash in Piney Point.

Child Stabbed During Fireworks | Bus Crash Injures 36 | DOJ Sues State: MD Top News

Diarrhea-Causing Parasite | MD Olympian Pleads Not Guilty | Man Kidnapped Women | Redistricting In MD | Neglected Alligator, Emu Found

Justice Department Sues MD Over Immigration Enforcement Policies

The lawsuit takes issue with the state's Community Trust Act, which limits how state and local law enforcement agencies cooperate with ICE.

Microsoft Layoffs Hit Hundreds Of MD Video Game Workers

Nearly 400 video game workers based in Montgomery and Baltimore counties are being laid off. The notice takes effect Sept. 4.

Restaurant Week | New Food Hall Opening | 2nd Bagel Shop Planned: MD Business News

A mission is launched to help grandma's restaurant, Baltimore County's Summer Restaurant Week kicks off, and Towson eatery gets new owners.

How MD Taxes Beer, Wine And Spirits, And How Those Industries Help Main Street

In Maryland, taxes on beer, wine and distilled spirits account for up to nearly $6 per gallon. See how much the industry contributes.

Cases Of Diarrhea-Causing Parasite Reported In MD: What To Know

Health officials in Maryland have recorded dozens of cases of cyclosporiasis, the parasitic illness linked to severe diarrhea.

Cheese Recall Grows Amid Ongoing Listeria Outbreak Linked To MD Dairy

A Maryland Latin market is recalling additional cheese products linked to a listeria outbreak that's killed one person and sickened several.

After The Fireworks, 16 Ways To Keep Summer Going In MD

From festivals to markets and restaurant weeks, Marylanders have a variety of events to check out this summer. See Patch's list.

Moore Calls On Platner To Drop Out, More Maryland Hopefuls Concede, In Political Notes

“These are horrific allegations, and he needs to get out of the race right now,” Moore told reporters Tuesday afternoon in Glen Burnie.

Neglected Alligator, Emu Found At MD Home After Tenants Threatened With Gun

A Waldorf man was arrested for threatening his tenants with a gun and keeping several neglected animals on his property, authorities said.