Everything you may have missed the last week of August in these 500 square miles, plus what is surely the world's largest back-to-school photo gallery.
These are the Maryland GOP delegates to the Republican National Convention, where Mitt Romney was slated to accept his party's nomination for president Thursday night. Speech excerpts below.
Van Hollen inserts himself into Tampa spotlight.
The chairman of the Democratic Governor's Association compares the tone of Chris Christie's keynote at the Republican National Convention to that of Don Rickles' angry humor.
We'll be sharing coverage from the Republican National Convention in Tampa this week.
Do you have YOUR new lunch box? Everything you may have missed in these 500 square miles.
From delegates to residents of "Romneyville," Marylanders show up for the Republican National Convention that opens Monday in Tampa as Tropical Storm Isaac bears down.
Tell us your thoughts on the death of the man who took the historic first steps on the moon.
Check out some of the White House's own photos in our gallery...and add your own!
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Mineral, VA struck the DC region one year ago on Aug. 23.
Reports say that the middle class' size and income level have diminished significantly over the past decade.
Rep. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland's 8th District will stand in for VP GOP candidate Ryan, according to news reports.
At the Kensington town council meeting Monday night, the council members discussed permitting regulations for the town and Historic Preservation Commission.
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney headed on a "blue state" tour after picking his running mate.
Olympic gold, chicken-fried politics and a famous iPhone on the loose - it's not time for summer doldrums in Montgomery County just yet.
NASA is hosting several public viewings of the Curiosity Mars Rover as it touches down on the Red Planet.
Damages in Montgomery were severe enough to mean local governments, and some non-profits, can qualify for federal assistance.
Pepco's recently released report on outages following last month's storm is mainly in defense of the company's response.
Council President Berliner removed the vote from Tuesday’s agenda.
The traffic disasters on Rockville Pike and I-270 were enough to make you wish for an ATM that dispenses cupcakes.
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According to a recent report, Maryland is set to lose almost 115,000 jobs next year after federal spending cuts take effect.
Maryland School Assessments (MSA) data from 2012 will serve as starting point for revised accountability requirements, replacing the Adequate Yearly Progress system, officials say.
The council members discussed several ideas to generate activity in the town at Monday's council meeting.
We bravely go where few have gone before.
High-voltage anti-Pepco madness, looking for a mystery man in Bethesda and even dogs in Montgomery County turn political. Oh, and a bunch of fifth graders call out The Washington Post. All this stuff really happened in Montgomery County last week.
Those opposed to Maryland's recently adopted congressional districts will get their chance for a vote come November.
An editorial in the Atlantic alleges the governor focused on his political career while one of the nation's most affluent counties was left powerless, literally.
Seven Maryland county executives, responding to pressure from residents, wrote a letter to the Public Service Commission about the performance of the state's power companies.
Montgomery County Council president is harshly critical of Pepco response to June 29 storm. What do you think of his comments?
Patch asked the GOP hopeful for U.S. Senate where he stands on health care, the achievement gap, congressional redistricting and more.
Hanover casino contributed $13 million to the state's education trust fund.
The Maryland governor faces off on politics, the economy.
One-time service set for storm debris pickup.
Fosselman puts together panel to help oversee and plan Kensington's design guidelines associated with future development.
Kensington's Town Council meeting will be postponed while the town deals with the aftermath of Friday's storm.
Destruction, power outages, sizzling heat were hallmarks of storm.
Kensington's first town council meeting of the fiscal year will be held this Monday.
The Supreme Court is set to rule Thursday morning on the national healthcare law.
In Montgomery County, libraries are central gathering places and signs of a thriving community. They can also be the center of controversy.