Girl Scouts Add 3 New Cookies to 2015 Sale

Annual Girl Scout cookie sales are a month away, Montgomery Village, which means stocking up on cookie classics, as well as new flavors.

Shovel Your Sidewalk or Risk $50 Ticket

Montgomery County residents will receive mailings this week reminding them that the law requires walks to be cleared after a storm.

Montgomery Village Homeowners: Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes in Below-Freezing Weather

Learn how to prevent water pipes from freezing and cracking -- and what to do if they're already frozen.

WEATHER ALERT: Hour-by-Hour Drop to Wind Chill at 4 Below

Wind chill advisory in effect until 8 a.m. Thursday. Here's the regional forecast.

Mutts Matter: Choosing The Right Dog For You

With so many deserving dogs in need of a loving home, how do you choose the right one for your family? Use our guide to help.

Montgomery County Public Schools Make Weather Decision

The school system announced decision on Wednesday.

Paramedic Killed on Job, AA Schools Chief Is Sorry, Ravens Taunt Pats on Snow + Bowie Campus Arrest

Plus, warming centers open, students crash on way to school, new at Downtown Crown, train death victims, plow overturns on I-695 and more.

Police Identify Men Killed by Trains in Separate Accidents

Authorities say pedestrians were fatally hit by trains in Germantown and Gaithersburg within the past week.

MoCo Board of Education to Consider Bell Times Options

Five options are being considered, and the public can comment at the Jan. 22 public hearings. A parent group calls the process a sham.

Petco Drops Chinese-Made Treats

Federal officials are investigating reports the treats sickened and killed thousands of pets.

Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell Tribute Concert Showcases Rising Folk Artists

‘Joan & Joni,’ performed by emerging folk musicians and songwriters Allison Shapira and Kipyn Martin, will premiere on Jan. 14.

Montgomery County Public Schools Open Late Tuesday

The school system announced delayed opening due to weather.

Police Attend NYPD Funeral, Missing Teen, School Evacuated, Perry Hall's Unofficial Mayor Dies

Plus, critically missing Annapolis woman, pics of suspected bank robber, fatal fire, charges in Abingdon man's death, + Hoggle kids in NJ?

Police to Review Video in Purported NJ Sighting of Hoggle Children

Jacob, 2, and Sarah Hoggle, 4, have been missing from Montgomery County, MD, since Sept. 8; their mother won't disclose their whereabouts.

Highway Crews Prep for Winter Storm; Weather Alert Issued

Crews are pre-treating major state roads and loading trucks as snow heads toward Montgomery County in time for morning rush hour.

Deep Freeze in Forecast this Week

Mild weekend temperatures are going to drop fast in the work week, reaching dangerous wind chills by midweek. See the regional forecast.

Lovejoy, the New Year's Comet, Brightens Skies this Week

New comet out-dazzles and out-shines astronomers’ expectations, plus 2015’s best meteor showers and other celestial spectacles.

Cyclist Death, Ravens Win, Hate Graffiti, First Babies

Fraternity hazing, memorial bike ride and other top stories from the week on Maryland Patches.

Ravens Continue in Playoffs; Next Up: New England

The Baltimore Ravens beat Steelers in Pittsburgh in AFC wild card game.

High-End Squatters, New Year's Babies, Mr. Pizza Robbery

MARC train fatality, duck drop, cyclists hit, clothing store shutters and other headlines from Maryland Patches.

Squatters Moved into $1M Bethesda House: Police

Montgomery County Police were called after a homeowner confronted a Kensington family who had moved in without buying the house.

$1.3K Booze Heist, Fraternity Sued for $3M, Ravens Staffer Faces Sex Offense

Plus top stories from 2014 on Patch sites, stabbing arrest, cabbie killed, reward in Columbia vandalism spree + bystanders grab stolen cash.

H&R Block ACA Q&A Day

On January 8, H&R Block offices nationwide will be open for 12 hours straight for an ACA Q&A Day.

SoberRide: Get a Free Taxi Ride Home Tonight

Don't risk your life and the lives of others on New Year's Eve. Partiers in Prince George's and Montgomery counties can use the service.

X1 Talks: Comcast Launches the Industry's First Voice Guided TV Interface

Talking Guide will read aloud channel names, show titles and DVR commands

Upskirt Photographer, New Year's Celebrations, Fatal Fire

Bishop accused in bicyclist death had DUI in past, father gets tips on missing toddlers and other headlines from Maryland Patches.

Are Missing Hoggle Children in New Jersey?

Troy Turner's two younger children, Jacob and Sarah Hoggle, have been missing since Sept. 8; their mother won't disclose their whereabouts.

Bar Shooting, Machete-Toting Robber, Bishop Investigated in Fatal Crash, Hate Crimes

Plus robber punches woman in face, Bowie goes solar, Netflix titles to disappear, MLK Jr. awards and how to get rid of Christmas trees.

Police Warn of Surge in Phone Scams

Montgomery County detectives say be wary of someone calling to say a friend or relative is hurt or jailed and needs money sent.

Annapolis Pianist Previews Fifth Installment of 'Extreme Chopin'

Aiming to perform all 250 of Frédéric Chopin's works over the next decade, Brian Ganz will preview his next recital on Jan. 10 in Annapolis.

How to Dispose of Your Christmas Tree in Montgomery Co.

There are ways to dispose of your live and artificial Christmas trees.

7 New Year's Resolutions Everyone Should Make

What are your New Year’s resolutions for 2015? Share with us.

GOOD NEWS! 750 Toys Donated, WWII Hero Honored, Best Holiday Lights, + Mall Flash Mob

Plus dog saved from fire, winter coat drive, dump truck rescue + college fund opened for plane crash survivor were some of week’s best news.

Two Christmas Fires, Best Holiday Lights, Trash Strike

Crashes, missing girl, toy donation and other headlines from Maryland Patches.

Trash Haulers Strike Over Contract Negotiations

Workers from Unity Disposal serve over 40,000 households in Montgomery and Howard County.

Police: Silver Spring Man Dies in Fatal Collision

The accident happened on Christmas night in Colesville.

Police Seek Public Assistance in Locating Missing Teenager

Have you seen this 15-year-old girl from Montgomery Village?

Christmas Day Fire Displaces Family of 8

Firefighters state there were no smoke alarms in the Gaithersburg home.

ICYMI: How to Make Gift Returns Fast and Easy

Know the return policies for Kohl's, Macy’s, Target, Walmart, Toys "R" Us, Old Navy, Victoria's Secret and more before you go.

ASPCA Offers Holiday Pet Safety Tips

Holiday lights, Christmas trees and leftovers can be harmful to pets.