Elkridge News

This week: How much do lawn services cost? How much do you pay for your lawn service? And what does that cover - just mowing, or does it cover weeding, pruning, planting? Let your neighbors know in the comments below.

Looking for a new job? Your first job? Patch is searching local employment ads and will feature, weekly some local opportunities.

Hello Elkirdge, The April Real Estate Summary report came out today and the following are the numbers April 2013 vs April 2012 .

The IRS says a DC police officer rented an apartment that was used as a meeting place for members of a national drug ring.

This weekend is all about spring showers and intermittent sunshine, according to the National Weather Service .

The facility, located off of I-95, will go through an "extensive" renovation, with a target opening in early 2014, according to the U.S. Northeast asset-based supply chain solutions provider.

Mother's Day is the perfect time to treat the moms, grandmas, sisters and aunts in your life! Celebrate the holiday, which falls on Sunday, May 12 this year, by enjoying a delicious brunch at a favorite Elkridge spot.

A member of a cross-country drug syndicate was using narcotics money to pay rent on an apartment in Elkridge that served as a gathering place for illicit activities, according to a complaint filed by the IRS.

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Howard County Police are looking for 55-year-old Bruce Lionel Steward who was last seen this morning, but has early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

They have been charged with federal racketeering charges and charged three other defendants and two of the alleged Bloods gang members, with conspiracy to distribute drugs, officials said.

A D.C. police officer was charged Tuesday with money laundering in connection with an alleged drug-trafficking scheme in the Pittsburgh and Baltimore areas.

I love flowers, especially this time of year. Thank goodness for daffodils and jonquils and other early spring bulbs.

That beautiful weekend we just had came at a price: this week's forecast is filled with rain, fog and clouds, according to the National Weather Service .

Springtime has arrived and pollen is in the air. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Baltimore, MD ranks #67 in the country in a list of "allergy capitals." Thanks to the effects of climate change , experts say the pollen count this season will be higher than ever before .

Each week, Patch puts together a list of local activities and events going on in your area this weekend.

An installation artist who sculpts with mirrors and salt, an innovative cellist and a self-taught photographer whose work has been informed by the four decades that she has spent battling a rare genetic illness are the winners of the 2013 Baker Artist Awards.

Ellicott City Residential burglary Cash, a laptop, silver cutlery and jewelry were taken from a bedroom, which was ransacked, at a residence in the 4200 block of Bright Bay Way sometime between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on April 30.

Looking to take a drive this summer? You might be in luck. Gas prices are 37 cents cheaper in Elkridge now than they were this time last year, according to AAA.

Shiny red apples and adorably misspelled hand-drawn cards will always express our appreciation of teachers.