Shopping Made Easy With the Montgomery Village Patch 2014 Holiday Gift Guide

Find gifts for everyone on your shopping list.

Hazardous Weather Advisory Issued for MoCo

Lots of national attention to the dangerous conditions to our north. And, forecasters are now warning Montgomery County to be ready.

Death of Mom, Sons in Plane Crash Sends Shockwaves Through Community

Fundraising efforts are under way through Dogfish Head Alehouse to help MoCo husband, daughter, who lost home as well as family in tragedy.

Plane Crash Kills 6, Best Holiday Town, Homicide in Owings Mills, Restaurant Inspections

Plus, Bel Air Christmas parade, Bowie house fire death, pizza delivery driver killed, HdG helps family after fire + man hit by 2 vehicles.

GOOD NEWS!: Angel Park Leaders, Santa Cruise, Pet Food Drive + Black Friday Pep Talk

Plus, Harford students named legislative pages, best bakeries, + food, clothing and toy drives to give to were among the week's good news.

Teacher Scandals, Ray Rice, Drug Busts, Ebola Progress

Top news of the week from Maryland Patches.

Ravens Cheerleaders, Hidden Driver, $25K Reward, Suspicious Device

I-95 express lanes open, parade schedules, lacrosse gear warning and other stories from Maryland Patches.

Holiday Concerts, Kentlands Breakfast with Santa, 'The Nutcracker' Musical: Weekend Events in MoCo

Also in Montgomery County, Kensington antique open houses, craft shows, Jewish Folk Art Fest, "Messiah," songwriter Jimmy Webb in Bethesda.

County, City Leaders Agree on Need for Bus Rapid Transit Project

Montgomery County, Rockville and Gaithersburg leaders talked about the need for the MD 355 project.

MVF Finances - October 2014

Montgomery Village Foundation, Inc. Treasurer's Report for the period through October 31, 2014.

Gang-Related Homicide, Pet Food Bank, Ngata Suspension

Fatal head-on crash, viral Target video, traffic shifts on I-95, meth lab signs and other stories from Maryland Patches.

Police Urge Victims, Witnesses of Teacher Sex Abuse to Come Forward

Montgomery County Police say nine more girls have reported contact with a substitute teacher facing criminal charges.

$108M Drug Seizure, Witchcraft Murder, Fast-Food Strike, Towson Rabbi Sued

Plus, Bel Air Christmas parade, teacher faces sex offenses, Union Avenue fire, gas station robbers, deer hunt + top November headlines.

Parks Added to Controlled Deer Hunt

Parks in Silver Spring and Olney have been added to the list for winter hunts to control the county's booming deer population.

Rice's Mistake, Ambulance Crash, Tree Lighting

Apartment stabbing, 'House of Cards' tax credit may crumble, BWI fatality, military-style gym and other stories from Maryland Patches.

Christmas Tree Safety Do's and Don'ts

Follow these tips from the National Fire Protection Association to keep your live tree from becoming a holiday fire hazard.

National Christmas Tree Lighting 2014: Performers, Street Closures, What Not to Bring

The 92nd annual lighting will brighten the White House Ellipse in President’s Park Dec. 4.

Triadelphia Access Road Opens for Winter Use

This winter, the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission will extend public access to the trail that borders the reservoir through.

Janay Rice Speaks Out, Possible Meth Lab Fire, $400K Fire, Third CVS Robbed

Plus, 9 hurt in Belair Road crash, 14-year-old suspected car thief nabbed again, panel discussion on Ferguson + top November headlines.

Experimental Ebola Vaccine Shows Promise: Researchers

The vaccine is being developed and tested at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda.

2014's 10 Worst Toys List: Know Before You Buy

Boston-based World Against Toys Causing Harm shares its nominees for toys that should not be in the hands of children this holiday season.

'The Nutcracker' Musical Coming to Chevy Chase

In a musical version of the classic ballet, the Round House Theatre hosts 'The Nutcracker' with a matinee performance on Dec. 7.

Cyber Monday: 7 Tips to Protect Yourself From Hackers

It's a busy time for shoppers and hackers — here is how to protect yourself from online thieves.

GOOD NEWS!: Lawyers Save Thanksgiving, Holiday Festivities, Helping Orphans + Free Parking

Plus, ways to volunteer, emergency responders honored, military brass serve soldiers, and Turkey Bowl winner were among week’s best news.

Miracle to Mall Brawl: Holiday Roundup

Top news from the week on Maryland Patch sites.

Penguins of Madagascar: Movie Review

DreamWorks lays an egg with the intermittently entertaining, disappointing Penguins of Madagascar, says Patch film critic Cinema Siren.

Black Friday Fight, Ray Rice Resolution, #ShopSmall on Saturday

Holiday DUI checkpoints; Thanksgiving Day shooting, car plunge; and more headlines from Maryland Patch sites.

Holiday Sobriety Checkpoints, DUI Patrols Under Way

Drivers in Montgomery County will find police focused on drunk drivers through Jan. 10.

Thanksgiving Leftovers--Now What?

Here are some suggestions for dealing with those delicious, pesky turkey leftovers.

Thunder Snow, Lightning Strikes Cancel School, Speed Cameras, Talking Turkey

Plus, preventing holiday thefts, what's open and closed for Thanksgiving, charges dropped in Davidsonville robbery and more Patch news.

Pack Your Xfinity Apps for Thanksgiving Vacation

Before you head out of town on the busiest travel days of the year, don’t forget to take a few minutes to download and pack your Xfinity app

Winter Weather, Death Row, Star Library, Bible Stolen

Toys 'R' Us pepper-spray incident, Christmas trees help orphans, shop small campaign and other stories from Maryland Patches.

Montgomery Under Winter Weather Advisory on Wednesday: National Weather Service

Snow may make travel difficult in Montgomery County the day before Thanksgiving.

Free Parking, Lawyers Save Thanksgiving, United Way Feeds Columbia Families + Snowy Holiday Travel

Plus, holiday festivities in Annapolis, ShopRIte founder dies, crash kills three, fire chief warns of kitchen hazards and more Patch news.

Snow Likely in Montgomery Thanksgiving Week: Weather Service

The National Weather Service says rain and snow may complicate holiday travel.

Law Firm Saves Community Thanksgiving

A local firm has stepped in to sponsor a community Thanksgiving to be held at the Silver Spring Civic Center.

Montgomery County Schools Host Info Session on 2015 College Readiness Assessment

In a meeting on Nov. 24, school staff will discuss what to expect from the PARCC exam this spring.

Fire Chief Shares Tips to Avoid Thanksgiving Kitchen Fires

Montgomery County authorities are reminding cooks to keep combustibles away from stoves, and know what to do to fight a grease fire.

GOOD NEWS! Tribute to Zach Lederer, Shop with a Cop, Free Toll Lanes + Small Business Saturday

Plus, Toys for Tots and other holiday efforts, Million Meal commitment, and when are holiday classics on TV were among week’s best news.

Express Lanes; Body Found; Ebola Connection; Girlfriend Plot: News Nearby

Maryland gains a Main Street, two chiefs ascend the ranks, drive-up cafeteria closes schools and other news from Patches across Maryland.