A report examined affordability, economy, education, health, safety and quality of life to rank Maryland in its best places to live list. trib.al/lzMcQa8

Good morning, suburban Maryland. Here's everything you need to know for your Friday morning commute. trib.al/BL66LKo

One of your neighbors published an article in the Health & Fitness section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/kUJoVVK

In Maryland, about 90.1 percent of kindergarteners in the 2020-21 school year were vaccinated against polio. trib.al/vGIZoP9

Good morning, suburban Maryland. Here's everything you need to know for your Thursday morning commute. trib.al/d1mKzpB

The FBI located 84 children, including 37 actively missing, in a nationwide sting. In Maryland, 11 trafficking victims were rescued. trib.al/Nkmyi1P

At least seven candidates are holding fundraisers to coincide with the Maryland Association of Counties' annual summer conference. trib.al/Uqym5js

Tasked with protecting lives and property, police officers have one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States. trib.al/j64sOU7

Homicides were up nearly 30 percent in the United States in 2020, the largest single-year increase on record, a surge in deadly violence. trib.al/dWHEbh3

Good morning, suburban Maryland. Here's everything you need to know for your Wednesday morning commute. trib.al/cDRkaJn

A plea deal in the Annapolis espionage case was rejected. A judge said the sentences weren't harsh enough, so the couple will go to trial. trib.al/rBPGdKv

Those caught breaking the law by police can cost a driver in Maryland a $570 fine and a three-point penalty on their driver’s license. trib.al/uephEY8

Adult spotted lanternflies can damage grapes and many kinds of Maryland trees. Here's how you can help stop spread of the invasive species. trib.al/lujwsgl

Kids in Maryland aren't required to get COVID-19 vaccines to attend school. Here are the immunizations that are required. trib.al/GdNF1wv

Duane Ketterman, who is often in Maryland for work, won nearly $31,000 on the state lottery's "Racetrax" game. trib.al/3Fx1vcv

Good morning, suburban Maryland. Here's everything you need to know for your Monday morning commute. trib.al/l8Nc1yN

From notebooks to pencils to iPads, here is where you can snag the best back-to-school deals at stores in Maryland. trib.al/AnfAgIf

Missed the biggest stories throughout Maryland this week? Don't worry. Patch has you covered. Here's a recap of your top news. trib.al/QvBoVqx

Maryland’s sales tax-free week starts Sunday. Find out which items you can save on as the kids get ready to go back to school. trib.al/PRBOgAR

This week's featured MD homes include one modeled after a French chateau and another contemporary home built in the Mediterranean style. trib.al/xdvDXmw