Maryland Lands in Top 10 Most Romantic States

One way to celebrate Valentine's Day: take part in the Cupid's Undie Run in Baltimore.

Montgomery County Resources to Shelter from Cold

Outreach volunteers will be out this weekend looking for people who need shelter. Phone numbers to call for help are below.

Bethesda Art Walk, 'Godspell,' Gaithersburg Antique Show + Strathmore Valentine Tea: MoCo Weekend Events

Plus, "Boeing, Boeing," Duke Ellington Orchestra, "Rapture, Blister, Burn," Comedy Night at BlackRock, and Baltimore Symphony concert.

Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Gaithersburg, MD

250 artists celebrate spring with fashion, décor and fine art

ICYMI: Shop Maryland Energy Tax-Free Weekend Feb. 14-16

Save money on Energy Star purchases during tax-free weekend.

Police to Stop Drivers at Sobriety Checkpoint Friday Night

Montgomery County Police will set up a sobriety checkpoint this Friday evening, Feb. 13.

$1M Lotto Winner, Best STEM Cities, Child Centenarians

Two townhouse fires, how to avoid Craigslist scams, missing girl and other stories from Maryland Patches.

Hour-by-Hour Drop to 'Feels Like' -1, Then 'Feels Like' -11

Montgomery Village's swift descent into dangerously cold temperatures, twice.

Dad Prompts Lockdown, Heroin Sales at Mall, Local Ingredients on Menu + Bridge Chunk Falls on Car

Plus, a Bethesda man died in Columbia crash, Craigslist scams in HdG, pizza place employees outsmart robbers, and local job openings.

Triple Fatal Fire, Space Hero, Heroin Debate, School Start Times

Off-duty cop shoots teen, donors fund K-9 vests, acts of kindness club forms, veteran threatens Capitol and more from Maryland Patches.

School to Start 20 Minutes Later Next Year

Montgomery County Schools will push back their bell times next year, board of education members decided.

The Real Cost of Rep. John Delaney's Infrastructure 2.0 Act (HR 2084)

The effective cost of Rep. John Delaney’s Infrastructure 2.0 Act (HR 2084) to American corporations with offshore funds is a whopping 25%.

Fort Meade Plane Crash, MD Astronaut Honored, Abandoned Dogs Need 'Furever' Home + Valentine Flash Mob

Plus, student dies at school, weed dealer's murder, plea in Craigslist killing, standoff ends in suicide, and Model T lost in Joppa fire.

Julie Andrews to Headline Strathmore Gala

The iconic actress will speak at the art center’s 10th Anniversary Spring Gala. Find details for the event here.

Montgomery Village Gas Prices Bounce Upward: How High Will They Go?

Here are the cheapest gas prices in our area.

Suspects Charged in 'Weed Dealer's' 2012 Murder

Police say two people have been arrested for the shooting of a suspected drug dealer at his White Oak apartment.

GOOD NEWS! Best Small Town, Towson Eases Parking Rules, Best Wedding Spots + Grandpa Drives 375 Miles to Build Snowman

Plus, fire department fundraisers, lottery winnings comes at just right time, soccer players sign with colleges and more Patch good news.

Old Man Winter Giving You the Blues? Don't Be S.A.D.

Are you feeling down? You may have Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), a type of depression that occurs during winter from lack of sun.

CDC: Adults Need Measles Immunizations, Too

The agency has released its list of recommended shots for those over the age of 18.

Laundry Room Threat, Olympic Splash, Store Closing, Bus Assault

Weekend bridge work, school burglary and other headlines from Maryland Patches.

Best Wedding Spots, Dump Truck Assault Update, Bel Air Gun Show, Heroin Bust + Bear Poacher

Plus, MoCo teen skating in Spain, restaurant inspections, review of airpark tied to plane crash, truck hits house, and sex trafficking.

Montgomery Teen to Compete at International Winter Sports Event

Benjamin Oh of Burtonsville trains with the United Capital Blades Speedskating Club and is national champion in his age group.

Snippy Dispatcher, Serial Spray-Painters, Education Uproar

Grandfather delivers out-of-state snow, laws to protect dogs from cold and other stories from Maryland Patches.

Shop Maryland Energy Tax-Free Weekend Feb. 14-16

Save money on Energy Star purchases during tax-free weekend.

Finalists Announced in $10,000 Bethesda Songwriting Contest

Six songwriters from the metro-area will perform in a final round.

Montgomery Village, MD, Senior Care Experts Work to Reduce Local Hospitalizations This Winter

Home Instead Senior Care has committed to reducing area hospitalizations through the launch of a new informational campaign

Mutts Matter: Delilah's Comeback

Meet sweet Delilah, a Miniature Poodle who had a rough start in life, but is learning to trust and making her comeback.

Innovations 4 Entrepreneurs competition to award more than $450,000 to startups and entrepreneurs

Comcast Business seeking out the nation’s most innovative startup companies and entrepreneurs

Starr Resigns as Montgomery Schools Superintendent

Dr. Joshua Starr is leaving MCPS effective Feb. 16, officials say. A national search for a replacemewill be done, says Board of Education.

Bill to Ban Dog, Cat Sales in Stores Draws Debate

Residents, pet store owners and animal advocates spoke out on the proposed bill. A work session on the measure is set for Feb. 5.

Best Small Downtown in U.S., Former Raven Indicted

Plus cause of mansion fire deaths determined, 4 pedestrians hit over weekend, 2 suspicious fires + Bel Air boy recovers from spinal surgery.

Comcast brings yoga, workouts to your living room or smartphone

Keep your 2015 fitness resolutions on your own terms with Gaiam TV Fit & Yoga on Xfinity On Demand

Your Kid's in Jail, 9 Other Scams to Watch Out for in 2015

The Better Business Bureau released its Top 10 list of scams, warning that scammers are becoming more sophisticated.

&pizza opens in Gaitherburg on Tuesday

The local pizza shop opens it's third Montgomery County location February 3

Dog Lovers Boycott GoDaddy for 'Insensitive' Super Bowl Commercial They Say Promotes Puppy Mills

Animal lovers took to social media Tuesday after GoDaddy.com released a controversial commercial in which a puppy was sold online.

Ukulele Workshop at Victor Litz Music Center

New to the ukulele? Beginner player wanting to go to the next level & grab some tips? These workshops are for you!

Rabbi Extradited, Bel Air Walmart, Critical Injuries in Joppa + Bethesda Fires, Driver Who Fled 'Ashamed

Plus, Severn Marine honored, Edgewater contractor charged, restaurant inspections, baseball bat beating + Super Bowl party tips from police.

No Contract But Schools Chief Touts Vision for Future

Dr. Joshua Starr has not yet said if he wants Montgomery County Public Schools to renew his contract as superintendent.

Truck into House, Tiger Mom Visit, Forbes List, Crime Drop

Blimp update, neighbor rescue, police-involved crash and other headlines from Maryland Patches.

Pike & Rose to Hold Audio Visual Arts Festival

The event will span 40,000 square feet of office space in the new development.