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MD Among Safest States in America: Report
Maryland is safer than half the states, according to a new Forbes Advisor ranking that considers the likelihood of becoming a crime victim.
Deb Belt has been an editor with Patch.com since August 2011, and regional manager of the Southeast team since 2017. After launching Patches in Iowa -- where staffers covered the 2012 Iowa Caucuses and the presidential campaign -- Deb joined the Southeast team of editors. Since March 2017 she has led Patch sites in the Southeast, ranging from Baltimore to Tampa/St. Pete. Prior to joining the digital world, she worked as an editor for 13 years at the Des Moines Register, focused on suburban coverage.
Maryland is safer than half the states, according to a new Forbes Advisor ranking that considers the likelihood of becoming a crime victim.
Virginia is among the safest states, according to a new Forbes Advisor ranking that considers the likelihood of becoming a crime victim.
Florida is one of the safest states in the US, according to a new Forbes Advisor ranking that considers the odds of becoming a crime victim.
Some FL supermarkets are best in the US for customer service and food quality, while several in the Sunshine State are ranked the worst.
Some VA supermarkets are best in the US for customer service and food quality, while several in the state rank among the worst.
Two MD supermarkets are ranked worst in the US for customer service and food quality, a new survey said.
Maryland was 39th worst for structurally deficient bridges in a recent ranking of states and territories.
Maryland has asked for $60 million in federal aid to begin Key bridge cleanup. A GOP lawmaker says it's "outrageous" for taxpayers to pay.
Agencies are watching for hazardous materials leaking from the cargo ship that hit the Key Bridge; an environmental group is worried.
Virginia is 26th worst for structurally deficient bridges in a recent ranking of states and territories. DC ranked 47th worst in the report.
MD Transportation Authority officers raced to stop traffic onto the doomed Key Bridge, but couldn't reach a road crew: Listen to the audio.
Montgomery County Police have released surveillance photos of three suspects in the vandalism of Wheaton Community Church.
A Hyattsville man was charged with armed robbery tied to a July home invasion in Rockville, police said. The victim was stabbed and beaten.
See video of Baltimore's Key Bridge and I-695 collapsing into the Patapsco River after a cargo ship crashed into a bridge support.
Some Montgomery County restaurants will be open on Sunday, March 31, to serve Easter diners. Here are suggestions from Open Table.
Some Fredericksburg area restaurants will be open on Sunday, March 31, to serve Easter fine dining. Here are suggestions from Open Table.
The Powerball jackpot for Monday's drawing is $800 million, while the Tuesday Mega Millions prize is $1.1 billion. What winners should know.
The Powerball jackpot for Monday's drawing is $800 million, while the Tuesday Mega Millions prize is $1.1 billion. What winners should know.
The Powerball jackpot for Monday's drawing is $800 million, while the Tuesday Mega Millions prize is $1.1 billion. What winners should know.
A Potomac 17-year-old is charged with armed robbery in a theft at the Tobacco King, 7022 Wisconsin Ave. in Bethesda.