Just north of the town today

Not sure how many people here know this, but Maryland is one of only four states (plus DC) that still use pure contributory negligence. If you're found even slightly at fault for your own injury, you can be barred from recovering anything.

There was a bill this year (HB 466) to change it for pedestrians and cyclists. It got sent to interim study, so nothing changed.

Practical stuff worth knowing:

- You generally don't have to give a recorded statement to the OTHER driver's insurance

- PIP is no-fault and can cover medical bills and lost wages regardless of who caused it (unless you waived it)

- There's an exception called "last clear chance" if the other driver had a fresh opportunity to avoid the crash

Wrote up a longer explainer: https://silmilaw.com/maryland-contributory-negligence/

Anyone here dealt with an insurer using this rule against them?

Things to do in Maryland for the weekend of October 22-25 include Sunfest, which fills Ocean City's Inlet Park with free music, arts, and food Oct 22 through Sun, Oct 25. Sat, Oct 24 is the standout day with a dozen events, including Annapolis Porchfest, the Eastport Shuffle, and Feast on the Farm, Wanderland in Columbia, and the Great Baltimore Lantern Parade & Día de Los Muertos Festival in Patterson Park. Halloween fun runs throughout, from the Forest of Fear Haunted Trail in Annapolis on Fri and Sat nights to Lantern Night in Lutherville and the Costume Run Family 5K in Lexington Park on Sun, Oct 25. Details: https://chesapeake-inspired.com/events-this-weekend-in-maryland/

Found this in our Ohio home 6 years ago

Hi there, I’m a crafter/artist and looking for suggestions for Holiday markets or events this Nov and Dec in Maryland. Ideally within ~30 min but 1 hour max from Central MD. Preferably lower end vendor fees so that I can do a few, but willing to pay more for the right events.

I’ve done events previously in Frederick, Westminster, West Friendship, and Columbia MD.

It seems like a lot of places decided to not do their annual markets this year that I’ve done previously, so I’m late to the game so to speak. Starting over from scratch is not as easy as I thought and could use some help! I see tons of event flyers on social media, most being for brand new events.

FB groups are full of scammers so I’m looking for personal recs based on events you may have attended as a customer and love, participated in as a vendor, etc. Even as a vendor, ones to avoid (can DM me).

Thanks!

I put in my filled-in ballot for the November 2026 midterm elections last Tuesday October 13 in the mailbox at USPS at Greenspring Station (10807 Falls Road, Brooklandville, MD 21022). Even today (October 21), my ballot seems not to have reached the Election Board office. Please advise on this strange situation (something that has never happened to me before). What may be my best options? Thanks in advance to anyone who would care to respond.

Hello! Im a European student and I have a task to make a presentation about any of the USA states. And I chose Maryland because I do love this state so much! And I really wanna get some thoughts from a native person from Maryland. Looking forward for your answer! P. S. (if i chose the wrong subreddit, I'm sorry. I'm kinda short on time with the task)

I used to love Flying Dog fanatical. Then they left MD and all I came buy of them now is the mass market stuff.

Are there any other local breweries that put out things like the seasonal and the brew house rarities?

As the whole world saw last week at another League of Women Voters forum, Andy Harris has a temper. During his 27 years as a state senator from Baltimore County and a Republican congressman in the 1st District, his blowups have become the stuff of legend.

The original Maryland Constitution forbade the freeing of enslaved people. After rewriting the Constitution, enslaved people could finally celebrate their freedom on November 1, 1864. The following events in Annapolis, Greenbelt, Bethesda, Sandy Spring, Olney, and Wheaton are part history and part celebration of Maryland's emancipation. https://chesapeake-inspired.com/maryland-emancipation-day-events/

When I go shopping, why is everyone's face so serious and sometimes even angry. This is a Maryland thing, but I kind of hate it.