Megan VerHelst

4 days ago | patch.com | Megan VerHelst

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Authorities are investigating after a man was injured in a shooting in Annapolis on Thursday night. According to Annapolis police, officers responded to the 1800 block of Bowman Court shortly before 11 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. First responders took the man to the hospital for treatment. Detectives are investigating the shooting incident.

4 days ago | patch.com | Megan VerHelst

PENNSYLVANIA — TD Bank is preparing to shutter dozens more locations across multiple states, including three in Pennsylvania. The decision to close more branches comes as the company continues to deal with the fallout from agreeing to pay a $3 billion fine after pleading guilty in a money laundering scheme that funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars to drug cartels.

5 days ago | patch.com | Megan VerHelst

NEW JERSEY — For moms who simply want to relax and unwind this Mother's Day, one New Jersey town can offer them the ultimate getaway, according to a new ranking. Using Google Trends, mobility services company SIXT.com analyzed search terms to determine the best places in the United States for a "momcation," a trip reserved just for mothers who want to unplug and focus on self-care.

5 days ago | patch.com | Megan VerHelst

NEW JERSEY — Spring is underway in New Jersey, but summer will soon be here, which means weekends filled with corn dogs, tractor parades and carousel rides. Summer is synonymous with county fairs, and plenty can be found in the Garden State this year. If you're ready to start putting your summer plans together, here's a guide to 2025 county fairs in New Jersey: Dates: Aug.

5 days ago | patch.com | Megan VerHelst

SILVER SPRING, MD — A toddler died in Silver Spring on Wednesday after police said she was left inside a hot car for several hours. According to Montgomery County police, officers responded to a home in the Wheaton-Glenmont area shortly before 1:44 p.m. after receiving a call about a child in a vehicle. When police arrived, they found the two-year-old girl inside the car. She was taken to an area hospital, where she was pronounced dead.