On Friday, county fire and health department officials lifted the ban on open burning that was put in place two weeks ago. Officials suspended issuing licenses to conduct open fires throughout the county on April 14 because of drought conditions and an... »
With Mother's Day coming up, it helps to know where to pick up that nice bouquet that will put a smile on mom's face. There are several popular independent florists in the area, but local readers were especially vocal in their support of Odenton Floris... »
BankAnnapolis has broke ground on a new location in the quickly developing Waugh Chapel Towne Centre. According to a press release, the construction began on April 18. BankAnnapolis will join Wegmans Food Market, Target and Dick's Sporting Goods, among... »
Attention guys: Waugh Chapel Towne Centre now has a place specifically for you to get your hair cut. On Tuesday, Sport Clips opened its newest location within the rapidly developing Waugh Chapel South. With massage chairs to relax in and flat-screen te... »
The Maryland State Board of Education weighed in on Superintendent Kevin Maxwell's claim that Anne Arundel County government violated state law in underfunding students with last year's budget. The Maintenance of Effort is the minimum sum of money per ... »
Baltimore police released the details surrounding Friday’s arrest of Carl O. Snowden, stating that the Annapolis civil rights leader was sitting in a parked car with a registered sex offender when officers approached his vehicle, according to The Capit... »
In another industry transition to digital technology, BGE will soon phase in new equipment to replace its home and business electric and gas meters. Starting in late April, in Pasadena, BGE will begin switching from analog to digital technology to ope... »
Patch is running a contest over the next week in which readers nominate an environmental nonprofit and the winning organization will receive a $500 donation to an environmental charity. Your role is simple: leave a comment below, nominating an organiz... »
Carl O. Snowden, the civil rights director of the Maryland Attorney General’s Office, was charged with marijuana possession in Baltimore on Friday, according to online court records. Snowden's attorney told The Capital that he is confident Snowden wil... »
When you need fresh flowers, where do you go? With Mother's Day next month, as well as proms and graduations coming up soon, Patch is looking for the best florist in Crofton, Gambrills, Odenton and Severn. Select your choice from the list below, and le... »
One by one, the children approached her. Some stopped for hug, while others were content to just wave their hands and smile. And while they were all gathered for her, she was there just as much for them. Catherine Scott-Kem has been has a teacher at Cr... »
Throughout National Volunteer Week, Patch will be highlighting organizations in Anne Arundel County that offer unique opportunities for local residents. Patch interviewed Keith Boone, a math tutor and mentor with STARS—a program with the Woodland Job C... »
A man attempted to hot-wire a motorcycle parked in a residential area but was unable to get it started on Thursday morning, according to police. The incident occurred around 10:43 a.m. Thursday and involved a Honda 600 motorcycle that was parked in t... »
Whether Crofton stays in District 7 or is moved to District 4 is in the hands of the County Council now, after a committee completed its review this week. The Decennial Charter Revision Commission recently closed the book on its review of the Anne Arun... »
If you need a reason to get involved with the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, Volunteer and Foster Coordinator Kim Teter has the perfect answer. “Where else can you go where 70 different dogs get beyond excited just because you’re there,” said Teter. To c... »
