Alan Speck Named the Director of Mortgage Origination for Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union

Well-seasoned Credit Union Mortgage Lending Division Gets New Leader

Two MoCo Companies Make Forbes' Most Promising List

The companies -- based in Bethesda and Chevy Chase -- offer online wedding planning and software services.

Bishop Asked to Resign, Christmas Tree Fueled Mansion Fire, Sparrow Point Implosion + Heroin Emergency

Plus, two-alarm Odenton fire, tire company heads to White Marsh, comment on Army reductions, I-95 pedestrian death + school bomb threat.

Abduction, Assault Charges for Father After Amber Alert: Police

The Hyattsville father who reportedly took his 5-month-old baby from her mother by force turned himself in Tuesday night.

Creating Much Ado with a Troubled Dane for Annual Shakespeare in the 'Burg Theatre Festival

HAMLET, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, acting workshops, original plays, gourmet food and wine, music and more--Mar. 27-29, 2015, Middleburg, VA.

Nominate a Candidate for a Distinguished Service to Public Education Award

Do you know a person or organization that has contributed greatly to public education in Montgomery County?

Count of Homeless is the First Step to Zero: 2016

Montgomery County officials are trying to end chronic and veteran homelessness in the next two years.

Car-Eating Sinkhole, Heroic Boater, Amber Alert, Bar Thieves

Boy who fell into icy pond dies, graduation rate rises and other headlines from Maryland Patches.

Child Rescued from Pond, Final Fire Victim Found, Hopkins Lacrosse Player Dies + PG Homicide

Plus restaurant inspections, loaded gun at Bowie High, boys saved in Baltimore ice rescue, Severn sex abuser + injuries in dump truck crash.

Montgomery County Public Schools Alter Monday Schedule

As snow moves in, the school system is changing plans for Monday evening.

Seneca Academy Evening Open House

Seneca Academy Evening Open House- Preschool and Elementary Private International School Montgomery County Wednesday, February 4th 6:30-8:30

GOOD NEWS! Polar Bear Plunge, Gold Medal Skaters, Day of Service, Joppa Dog Rescue

Plus, Ravens in bad lip-reading video $1.6M grant for Kingsville covered bridge, Harford leader named and more Patch good news.

Styrofoam Ban, Deadly House Fire, Rain Tax Repeal, Heroin Epidemic

Murder suspect released after two mistrials, school bus crash injures 10 and other stories from Maryland Patches this week.

Montgomery County Under Winter Storm Watch

The National Weather Service gave advance notice about storm system.

Cinema Siren's Faves from Sundance Film Festival

January is a wasteland of bad movie releases, but the Sundance Film Festival has exciting new Indie films being premiered and promoted.

Teacher Porn; Polar Bear Plunge; Fire Fatalities; Weather Closings

Reward quadruples in rape case, ice dancers win gold, Ravens cut player amid animal cruelty investigation and other Maryland Patch stories.

Police Learn to Administer Narcan in Case of Heroin Overdose

The state of Maryland, and Montgomery County in particular, is experiencing a “heroin epidemic.”

Discovery Day of 2015, Children's Movie Sing-Along and Royal Tea, Budapest Festival Orchestra at Strathmore: Weekend Events

Plus, celebrate Gov. Larry Hogan’s inauguration, ‘Go Back for Murder’ on stage and Montgomery County Camp & Summer Fun Expo.

Parents, Students Speak Out for Later Bell Times

The Montgomery County Board of Education will make a decision on later schools start times by Feb. 10.

MVF Finances - December 2014

MONTGOMERY VILLAGE FOUNDATION TREASURER’S REPORT December 31, 2014

Chevy Chase Mayor Writes Hogan About Purple Line Flaws

Hogan has retained funding for the rail line, but Mayor Kathy Strom urges a closer examination of the project.

Rockville Ice Dancers Take Home Gold Medal

Siblings Caroline and Gordon Green are now three-time national champions.

WEATHER ALERT: Two Storms to Hit This Weekend

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Montgomery County, which calls for snow, sleet, freezing rain.

Robber-in-a-Box, Hogan's First Day, Fleeing Rabbi, Whooping Cough

Ravens costar in 'Bad Lip Reading' video, four bodies found in mansion rubble and other headlines from Maryland Patches

Hogan Praised for Retaining Purple Line Funding

Coalition for Smarter Growth praises funding for the commuter line in Montgomery and PG counties; the Town of Chevy Chase has questions.

Will Starr Serve Another Term at MCPS?

Questions about Dr. Joshua Starr’s $250,000 plus salary and his accomplishments as superintendent arise in Montgomery County.

Andrew P. Russell Named New President and CEO of Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union

MAFCU Brings Former Financial Services Executive to Lead Organization

10 Students Hurt in Bus Crash, Hogan's Inauguration, 2 Bodies Found in Mansion Ruins, Rain Tax Repeal + Toys R Us Robber

Plus, Edgewater teens arrested, heroin epidemic, MTA vehicles collide, reward for tips in Columbia rape case and Styrofoam packaging ban.

County Says Goodbye to Styrofoam Food Containers, Packing Peanuts

Montgomery County Council passed a bill to ban the product and promote the use of compostable or recyclable alternatives.

Over $100K in Nonprofit Grants to Aid Montgomery County Projects

Community Impact grants, awarded to eight local nonprofits, will support the county’s health, education and financial stability programs.

Hogan: New Bipartisan Spirit Starts

Hogan is the 62nd governor of the State of Maryland. Read his prepared remarks here.

Healing & Hope After the Loss Of a Spouse/Partner

Washington Regional Transplant Community invites you to attend a learning and sharing gathering:

County, State Experience 'Heroin Epidemic'

Authorities say there has been an uptick in the number of suspected heroin overdoses in Montgomery County in recent months.

Weather Alert from Montgomery County Public Schools

The school system sent out message during lunch hour as snow moves into the area.

Mutts Matter: Saving Mo

Meet Mo, a sweet little Frenchie and puppy mill survivor who is undergoing life saving surgery

Hate Crime, Dog Rescues, Mansion Blaze, Phylicia Barnes Update

O'Malley considers future, parents investigated for letting kids walk home and other headlines from Maryland Patches.

Registration for Montgomery County Recreation's Summer Camps Now Open

Hundreds of affordable camps are offered. Find details here.

Snow Mess in Forecast: How Much and When

For most of the area, it'll be just enough to muck up your Wednesday commute. Here's the Montgomery County forecast.

Message to Governor Hogan

Achieve austerity for Maryland by reforming the Bond Bill Program

MoCo Schools Keeping our Children Safe from Sexual Predators?

Montgomery County school superintendent Joshua Starr on the defensive about county's response to rash of child abuse allegations