K9 Lambert Receives Ballistic Vest Thanks to Non-Profits

A Montgomery County police dog has received a protective vest thanks to two non-profit agencies.

Baby Rescued From Hot Car, Mansion Fire Investigation, Mystery $1M Lottery Winner: News Nearby

Some top posts at Maryland sites, including a major gas leak inside a Costco store. Plus, how you can share your local news and events.

Shooter in Murder-Suicide Should Not Have Been on Street: Police

Montgomery County's police chief says Germantown man who killed woman and himself should have been in prison for narcotics convictions.

Six High Schools With Best Teacher Ratings in Montgomery County

Walter Johnson High School has something else to brag about, but it's not alone. Did your school make the cut?

Lightning Strike, Body in Creek, Butt Injections: News Nearby

Driving instructor offers passing grade for sex act, new shopping center breaks ground and more from Maryland Patches.

Rental Dispute Shooting, $100K Damage in Fire, County Fair + School Calendars: Nearby News

Plus sobriety checkpoint, five hurt and one dead in crash, heroin seizure, and school supply lists are some of Maryland's top posts.

Montgomery County Schools 2015-16 Calendar

When is the first day of class, last day (and all the breaks in between)?

GOOD NEWS! Veteran Rescued, Boy's Hand Transplants, Happiest Places, Best Business City

Plus, National Night Out plans, new US citizens, new restaurants open, top Maryland colleges, artist honored and more from Patch.

Fatal Boat Wreck, Top Colleges, Medical Breakthrough: News Nearby

Detention center shutdown, lawsuits vs. Maryland Live! and Towson University, Ravens updates plus more news from Maryland Patches.

380 Job Openings: Patch's BIG LIST of Maryland Jobs

Nordstrom, CVS, Wells Fargo, Technogen, Firestone, Goodwill and more have jobs listed on the Patch Jobs Board.

Boy Poisoned, Jail College, Burger Palace, Statue Debate: News Nearby

Father drowns trying to save son, judge doesn't see eye to eye with peeping rabbi and more from Maryland Patches.

Group Offers Ideas on What to Do with Confederate Statue

The Montgomery County executive says the soldier memorial will be removed; a group offers ideas on next steps.

Rockville Civic Ballet, Bethesda to Hollywood Films, Outdoor Concerts: Montgomery Weekend Events

Plus Double Trouble, "Oliver! The Musical," "Legally Blonde The Musical," Salvadoran Day Festival, Wine Down in the Park and more.

Top Colleges, Jail Shut Down, Rare Blue Moon, Abandoned Baby Update: Nearby News

Plus sobriety checkpoint, department store thieves, crashes tie up traffic and teens rescued from rock are some of Maryland's top posts.

Rare Blue Moon to Glow in Sky Friday Night

Maryland will experience a special lunar event this week.

Boy's Hand Transplants, New Search in Lyon Sisters Case, Roulette Injury Lawsuit: News Nearby

Some top posts in Maryland, including a proposed fix for the American Legion Bridge. Plus, how to share your news, events and pics at Patch.

Home of Suspect's Cousin Searched in Missing Lyon Sisters' Investigation

Montgomery Police continue to question family members of convicted sex offender Lloyd Welch, who is accused of killing two Wheaton sisters.

National Night Out 2015 Events in Montgomery County

Neighborhoods have planned block parties, pool parties and other gatherings to meet residents and fight crime.

Maryland Sales Tax-Free Week 2015: When, What Qualifies

The 2015 tax-free week gives shoppers a break on some back-to-school essentials. Find out what is tax-free and what's not.

Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union's New Leadership Team Builds Strength Through Diversity

New Team to Launch Programs to Support the Changing Community

Gov. Larry Hogan on New Look: 'First Lady Says I'm Still Sexy'

Maryland's governor, who is undergoing chemotherapy treatments, shared a photo of his new "dome."

American Legion Bridge Fix Needs Montgomery County's Help

The Fairfax County Board approved a resolution to improve traffic patterns on the bridge, and it hopes Montgomery County can assist.

Dolphins, Robbers, Tax-Free Week, Governor's New Look: News Nearby

Officer recognizes bank robber, Rihanna planned free concert, football player sidelined amid lawsuit and more from Maryland Patches.

Missing Jogger's Body Found, Man Fires at Police, Robber Wears 'Crime Pays' Shirt: News Nearby

Some top posts in Maryland, including a man found alive after he was stuck under a fallen tree for a week. Plus, how to share your news.

Ronnie Milsap to Take the Stage at Hollywood Casino Charles Town

Country Music Hall of Fame inductee performing Saturday, August 8

Good News! Kitten Rescue, Librarian Love, Observatory Opens

Baltimore on best hospitals list, officers come to rescue, House of Cards in town, air boats go for spin and other Maryland news.

Krispy Kreme Comeback, Bird Flu Warning, Deck Collapse: Top Maryland News

Vehicle sought in security guard slaying, new type of Target store opens and other headlines from Maryland Patches this week.

Manatee Sighting, Flaming Hay Baler, Capital Beltway Closures: News Nearby

Suspect found wearing victim's shoes, local lotto winnings remain unclaimed and more from Maryland Patches.

Mudderella, Farm Tour, Navy Cruisers Concert, Movies Outdoors: Montgomery Weekend Events

Plus "Legally Blonde The Musical," Great Outdoors Festival, Dance Night at Bethesda club, Washington Spirit game, "The Producers" and more.

Drone Footage of Dead Mall, Suspicious Briefcase, TargetExpress Opens, Rite Aid Robbers: Nearby News

Plus restaurant health inspections, delegation visits Columbia business incubator + testing out fire boats are some of Maryland's top posts.

Cause Determined in Baby's Death, Deck Collapse Injures Five, Missing Lyon Sisters Investigation: News Nearby

Some top posts in Maryland, including firefighters rescuing a man trapped under a lawnmower. Plus, how you can share your local news.

Sex Offender's Cousin May Have Seen Missing Lyon Sisters: Police

Investigators searched a Virginia home for any communication that would lead them to the bodies of two Wheaton girls kidnapped in 1975.

Bill Aims to Curb Predatory Towing in Montgomery County

Montgomery County Council members have approved restrictions on tow operators, banning spotters, limiting fees and more.

The Spinners are coming to Hollywood Casino Charles Town

Legendary Motown singers to take the stage Saturday, August 1

Fatal Plane Crash, Fireworks in August, Park Name Debate: News Nearby

Suspected meth lab explosion, historic district equipped with wifi, teacher charged in sex abuse and more headlines from Maryland Patches.

What Should Rockville, County Do With Confederate Statue?

Rockville city leaders are asking for feedback on what to do with the statue near the brick courthouse. County executive says it must go.

Cop Comes to Woman's Rescue, Fixes Walker

A woman struggling with a broken walker was headed to first of several bus rides when Montgomery County Police officer stepped in to help.

Amtrak Crash Lawsuit, Teacher Sex Abuse Charges, Cockfighting Chickens Killed + Legal Wrangling in Freddie Gray Case: Nearby News

Plus kitten rescued from engine, man barricaded in house for 15 hours + Perry Hall family mourned at vigil are some of Maryland's top posts.

Wells Fargo Executive's Family Sues Following Death in Amtrak Crash

Abid Gilani of Rockville was one of eight people who died in a June Amtrak crash in Philadelphia.

Heat Advisory, Air Quality Alert Issued in Maryland

Wear light and loose fitting clothing and drink plenty of water as temps will feel like 100 degrees or higher.