Baltimore Ravens invite fans to Annapolis for free practice session instead.

Plus, local theater company, ground-breaking in Columbia, and computers for low-income families were among this week's uplifting stories.

With more courthouse victories for gays and lesbians, is it time for a final decision?

Howard County police said drugs were believed to be the cause of illness at the Mad Decent Block Party.

Tax-free shopping, National Night Out events, school calendars, debating Ray Rice's punishment, and other stories from Maryland Patches.

The two groups agreed after protracted negotiations for the 2014–2015 school year.

Shop Maryland Tax-Free week is almost here. What qualifies and what doesn’t?

The Ellicott City Old Town Market on Saturday also includes fruits, veggies and baked goods for sale.

Fans, sports columnists, bloggers and even elected officials are debating if the NFL is letting Ray Rice off the hook for domestic violence.

Drugs may be involved, the Howard County Police Department reports.

National Night Out plans, weekend festivities, motorcycle and bus deaths, SUV embedded in store and other stories from Maryland Patches.

Nathaniel Dennis graduated from Howard High, attended Howard Community College.

Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice, charged with assaulting his wife at a casino, publicly apologized to Janay Rice Thursday.

Plus, teen fantasized of father's death, firefighters go gift shopping and other stories from Maryland Patches.

Dennis Lane's daughter felt differently about the death than her boyfriend, who was recently sentenced to 30 years for the murder.

District leader said Rotarians recognize 'the college is building the workforce of the future.'

Howard Community College, Connections Academy and other employers are hiring.

Plus, man faces charge in urination case by Art Modell’s grave.

The moment marked a milestone in Columbia's redevelopment.

Part of the road will be closed for a water and sewer main project.