Pedestrian and Train Deaths, Restaurant Week, 22 Local Jobs, School Bell Times + Photo of Robber Who Lost Cash to Crowd

Plus, police downplay purported video of missing Hoggle children, weather alerts, shovel or get a ticket and how to share news on Patch.

Fox Hill's New Year Open House

Fox Hill to host an open house on January 18.

Local Dining Spots to Participate in Restaurant Week 2015

Restaurants in Bethesda and Chevy Chase will offer special menus to showcase their dishes.

Snow Totals: How Much Did Bethesda Get?

National Weather Service puts a number on all that slipping, sliding and shoveling that we were going through Tuesday morning.

Patty Mason Brings Fresh Coat Painters to Montgomery County, MD

New Business, Fresh Coat Painters of Bethesda, brings professional painting services to Montgomery County, MD

Girl Scouts Add 3 New Cookies to 2015 Sale

Annual Girl Scout cookie sales are a month away, Bethesda, which means stocking up on cookie classics, as well as new flavors.

Shovel Your Sidewalk or Risk $50 Ticket

Montgomery County residents will receive mailings this week reminding them that the law requires walks to be cleared after a storm.

Bethesda Homeowners: Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes in Below-Freezing Weather

Learn how to prevent water pipes from freezing and cracking -- and what to do if they're already frozen.

WEATHER ALERT: Hour-by-Hour Drop to Wind Chill at 4 Below

Wind chill advisory in effect until 8 a.m. Thursday. Here's the regional forecast.

Montgomery County Public Schools Make Weather Decision

The school system announced decision on Wednesday.

Go Back for Murder presented by Rockville Little Theatre

Fridays, Jan 16 & 23 at 8 p.m. Saturdays, Jan 17 & 24 at 8 p.m. Sundays, Jan 18 & 25 at 2 p.m.

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Dance

MLK afternoon dance party

XOXO Valentine's Party

Valentine's Dance Party

Police Identify Men Killed by Trains in Separate Accidents

Authorities say pedestrians were fatally hit by trains in Germantown and Gaithersburg within the past week

Homes Recently Sold in Bethesda

Search through a list compiled by Zillow.

Chevy Chase Native Wins National Title at North American Bridge Championship

Chevy Chase Native Wins National Title at North American Bridge Championships (NABC) in Providence, R.I.

MoCo Board of Education to Consider Bell Times Options

Five options are being considered, and the public can comment at Jan. 22 public hearings. A parent group calls the process a sham.

Kickstart Your Health with Free Food for Life Classes in 2015

Washington, D.C., residents can kick off 2015 with free weekly nutrition and weight loss classes in a supportive group environment.

Petco Drops Chinese-Made Treats

Federal officials are investigating reports the treats sickened and killed thousands of pets.

Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell Tribute Concert Showcases Rising Folk Artists

‘Joan & Joni,’ performed by emerging folk musicians and songwriters Allison Shapira and Kipyn Martin, will premiere on Jan. 14.

Pedestrian Dies Crossing Against Light in Rockville: Police

Montgomery County Police say a Rockville woman walking with her mother crossed the street and was hit by a Silver Spring driver.

UPDATE: Montgomery County Public Schools Closed Tuesday

Snow emergency plan for Montgomery County now in effect.

Rentals Available in Bethesda

Search through a list compiled by Zillow.

UPDATE: Man Killed by Train in Gaithersburg; Service Resumes

Authorities say service was suspended with trains stopped at Rockville, Silver Spring and Gaithersburg. Service was to begin at 6:45 p.m.

Police to Review Video in Purported NJ Sighting of Hoggle Children

Jacob, 2, and Sarah Hoggle, 4, have been missing from Montgomery County since Sept. 8; their mother won't disclose their whereabouts.

Bach to Rock Showcases Washington, D.C.-area Talent During Four-day Bachapalooza Showdown

America’s Music School to Host Student Band Competition for Chance to Win Professional Studio Time

Highway Crews Prep for Winter Storm; Weather Alert Issued

Crews are pre-treating major state roads and loading trucks as snow heads toward Montgomery County in time for morning rush hour.

Suspect Charged With Stealing Christmas Yard Ornaments

Montgomery County Police say a 19-year-old from the Brinklow area stole two pieces of a home Christmas display.

Police Release Pic of Bank Robber Who Lost Cash to Bystanders

Montgomery County Police searching for a bank robbery suspect warn that passersby who picked up some of the loot will be prosecuted, too.

Squatters Kicked Out of $1M House, Bethesda Restaurant Inspections, 40 Local Jobs, Bystanders Nab Bank Robber's Loot

Plus, 2014's top stories, upskirt filming on Metro, new theory on missing Hoggle siblings, phone scam, how to share your news + more.

22 Management Positions Open in Bethesda: Geico, Discovery Communications, Chipotle and More

Now hiring retail store managers, restaurant general managers, marketing managers and more.

Deep Freeze in Forecast this Week

Mild weekend temperatures are going to drop fast in the work week, reaching dangerous wind chills by midweek. See the regional forecast.

Lovejoy, the New Year's Comet, Brightens Skies this Week

New comet out-dazzles and out-shines astronomers’ expectations, plus 2015’s best meteor showers and other celestial spectacles.

Keep the Legend Alive: Walk the 2015 Kennedy 50-Mile Hike

Join the 3rd annual reprise of RFK's 50-Mile walk along the C&O Canal on 2/7/15, from Great Falls, MD to Harpers Ferry, WV

Cyclist Death, Ravens Win, Hate Graffiti, First Babies

Fraternity hazing, memorial bike ride and other top stories from the week on Maryland Patches.

Ravens Continue in Playoffs; Next Up: New England

The Baltimore Ravens beat Steelers in Pittsburgh in AFC wild card game.

Baltimore Symphony at Strathmore, Rockville Coat Drive and Bethesda Blues Club Shows: Weekend Events in Bethesda

Also in Montgomery County, the Glen Echo Holiday Art Show and Sale continues, a slate to Vienna concert and "101 Dalmatians" on stage.

Squatters Moved into $1M Bethesda House: Police

Montgomery County Police were called after a homeowner confronted a Kensington family who had moved in without buying the house.

Dealing with deferral: A few tips for applicants

This week's blog offers several strategies for moving a deferred application into the accepted pile.

Free Lunch & Learn: How to Maintain a Happier, Healthier 2015

The Nava Team invites you to join us in Chevy Chase on January 5, 2015 from 12:00-1:00 to learn "How to Maintain a Happier, Healthier 2015."