Sen. Barbara Mikulski Announces Retirement

'Do I spend my time raising money or do I spend my time raising hell?' —Sen. Barbara Mikulski

Water Main Breaks: One of the Worst Seasons for WSSC

More than 400 broken water mains repaired by utility technicians in Montgomery and Prince George's counties.

Jeff Foxworthy To Give Benefit Performance for ECAN, Apr. 12 at Crystal Gateway Marriott

Night of comedy to raise awareness and critically needed funds to combat Esophageal Cancer

Good News! Boy Scouts Honored, Million-Dollar Winner, Michael Phelps Engaged + Film Fest

Plus store openings, ways to volunteer, "House of Cards" new season out, telecommute savings, teachers honored, and more good news.

2015 Naptown barBayq Contest & Music Festival

Parole (Annapolis) Rotary Club Foundation, Inc., Supporting local children’s charities

Dog Intervenes in Dispute, Scam Alert, Ending Animal Euthanasia + Rams Head Exec 'Sickened'

Fighting a pest, lunar new year, $100 ticket for not shoveling, ice delays reservoir opening, sex assault suspect + other Patch news.

R&B, COUNTRY AND COMEDY, HOLLYWOOD CASINO EVENT CENTER HAS IT ALL

The Temptations, Wayne Brady, Trace Atkins and Ron White to Perform

'Rent,' 'Godspell,' Broadway Sing-Along + Lunar New Year Festivities: Weekend Events

Plus, meet novelist Dan Fesperman, "Merchant of Venice" at Strathmore, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performs, + "Wiley and the Hairy Man."

Million-Dollar Ticket, 'House of Cards' Premieres, WOW Houses + Marylanders Want Legal Pot

E-ZPass Center closing, when will school year end, check plowing progress online, free parking about to end, and other Maryland Patch news.

When Will School Year End in Montgomery County?

With the Feb. 26 cancellation of classes, the school system has used all its planned snow days.

Check Snow-Plowing Progress Online

Montgomery County's map updates as plowing begins on streets and notes when work is done. Use it to check roads via traffic cameras.

Molly Arrests, Model Boy Scout, School Bus Fire, Telework Hub

Man posing as teen sentenced; 911 dispatcher no longer; and other headlines from Maryland Patches.

Shooting Mystery, Marylander Rocks 'The Voice,' Homeowner Chases Thief: News Nearby

Some of our top posts form Maryland Patch sites, including a wild car fire blaze in Bel Air. Plus how you can share your news and pics!

Phelps Engaged, Oil Truck Overturns, Tavern Peeping Charges: News Nearby

Some of our top posts from Md. Patch sites includes winter weather causing water troubles and which county had the most snow in the storm.

Public Forums Will Collect Input on Superintendent Search

Montgomery County Public Schools has forms planned, and will open an online survey, to let residents share their ideas on the search.

Montgomery Village Snow Totals Are In

One part of Montgomery County reportedly received most snow statewide.

Good News! Lottery Winners, State's Best Restaurants and Bars + Mission to Mars

Plus, officers recognized for helping residents in frigid temps, ways to volunteer, free parents' night out, and more good news.

Maryland Martian, Powerball Winners, State's Favorite Bar + Your Snow Photos

Plus, pioneering cop dies, rabbi pleads to voyeurism, favorite diners, preventing frozen pipes, and more news from Maryland Patch sites.

Sex Offender Admits Taking Lyon Sisters in 1975: Court Records

A convicted sex offender reportedly told police he took Sheila and Katherine Lyon from a mall in Wheaton almost 40 years ago.

Free Uber Rides This Weekend as Cabbies Complain of Regulation, Competitors

Uber is offering two free rides to customers in Montgomery and Prince George's counties through midnight on Feb. 22.

Pedestrian Killed, Voyeur Rabbi Pleads Guilty, Bitter Cold Closes Schools: News Nearby

Some of our top posts in Maryland, including a tough townhouse fire in Columbia. And how you can share news, events and pics.

Police: Chevy Chase Boy Sexually Abused by Karate Teacher

The former D.C. and Montgomery County karate teacher also taught in Prince George's County Public Schools, police say.

Montgomery County Public Schools Make Friday Decision

School officials made an announcement for Friday, Feb. 20.

Montgomery Village Braces for Arctic Blast with -15 Wind Chills

Wind chill advisory lasts through Friday.

Maryland Martian, Water Rescue, Best Snow Pics, Police Kudos

Father shoots son by accident, cold closes schools, 12-year-old solicited online and more from Maryland Patches.

Weather Alert: County Schools Change Evening Schedule

Montgomery County is under yet another winter weather advisory.

Toilet Turned Snowplow, Sex Traffickers Plead Guilty, Mom Dies Days after Birth + HdG Delays Mardi Gras

Plus, snow totals and your photos, Bel Air dog rescued from pond passes away, fatal crash at Howard-MoCo line, and local jobs.

Protecting Your Pipes in Below-Freezing Temperatures

A 1/8-inch crack in a pipe can leak up to 250 gallons of water a day, causing flooding and serious structural damage.

Snow Totals: How Much Did Montgomery Co. Get?

The region saw a range of measurements, on top of weekend accumulation.

La Madeleine Opens at Pike & Rose on Thursday, February 19

“Rompre le Pain” (Breaking Bread) Rewards First 50 Guests in Line at 6:30 a.m. with Handmade Bread Every Week for a Year

Montgomery County Closings, Delays for Tuesday

A broken sprinkler head in one school left an icy mess.

Mutts Matter: Affable Auggie

Auggie is a social young Beagle mix who has a playful nature and gentle disposition, and will make an excellent family dog.

Bridge Fail, Love City, Hospital Fire, Rice Letter: News Nearby

Two die trying to save teen, astronaut lands new title at home, school start time delayed 20 minutes and more from Maryland Patches.

National Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Watch for Parts of MoCo

Snow will likely affect rush hours Monday evening and Tuesday morning, according to weather service.

2 EMTs Hurt in Ambulance Crash; Power Outages Reported

Strong winds and snow that blew through Montgomery County overnight caused car wrecks and power outages that are still being worked on.

MoCo Under Two Weather Advisories

The advisories last through early Sunday evening for Montgomery County.

School Shopping Made Simple(r)

For parents thinking of moving a child to a different school next year, right now is the time to start “shopping” for it.

Good News! Hero Astronaut, Most Romantic Spot, Valentine Flash Mob + Act of Kindness Club

Plus, million-dollar ticket, restaurant openings, mailman saves a life, kid centenarians, donated vests for police dogs and more good news.

The Play's The Thing!

Playwrights and actors need our support. Please join us in Middleburg, VA, March 28 for a special performance--and a whole lot more!

Eyes-Everywhere Rabbi, Most Romantic Main Street, Warming Centers Open

Ray Rice says goodbye, driver charged in bicyclist death, restaurant accused of discrimination and more from Maryland Patches.