Celebrate 150 years of freedom in Maryland - Nov 1 & 2

Montgomery Parks Celebrates 150th Anniversary of MD Emancipation Day

Gas Prices in Montgomery Village Mapped: How Low Will It Go?

Use our Mapquest gas tool to find the best price in town.

GOOD NEWS! Arwyn's Home, National Treasure, Harford Day of Action, Healthy School Lunches

Plus opera house renovation, house sings “All About That Bass,” and half-marathon + kayak trip for charity were among week’s best stories.

Maryland's Medical Marijuana Process Slow Going

Distribution of medical marijuana in Maryland is not expected to start until early 2016.

Citizens Can Report Animal Abuse with App

ICE Black Box allows people to report animal cruelty using iPhone or Android phones.

Ebola-Free Nurse, National Treasure, Peeping Rabbi, Halloween Haunted Houses

Meningitis outbreak, Race for Cure, copper theft suspect in BMW and other stories from Maryland Patches.

MVF Finances - September 2014

MVF Treasurers Report for the month ended September 30, 2014

Montgomery County Schools Establish Plan for Potential Ebola Case

School officials tell parents what to do if a student displays symptoms of the virus.

Holiday Market, Silent Auction, Kids' Fun Fair

Holiday Market, Silent Auction and Kids' Fun Fair, Sat., November 15 at Covenant United Methodist Church!

Vote Early in Montgomery County for 2014 General Election

See sample ballots and find early voting locations here.

Trick or Treat Safety Quiz

Halloween has been a tradition for thousands of years. Take a not-so-scary quiz to test your know-how of this "sweet treat" of a holiday.

White House Fence Jumper, World's Largest Collection of Holocaust Artifacts, Tree Falling on Car Kills Woman

Plus, zombie walk, cop kills domestic violence suspect, Halloween fun in Columbia + Bethesda, Annapolis mall evacuated, and more news.

County Residents Can Boost Visibility for Halloween

Maryland authorities will lend reflective vests to increase the visibility of pedestrians who are trick-or-treating.

MoCo WOW Houses: $1.7M Brand New Colonial; $825K Cape Cod-Style Home; $699K Brick Colonial

These houses offer a five fireplaces in Bethesda; a patio Silver Spring; a screened deck in Rockville.

Singing Halloween House, Bel Air Welcomes Trick-or-Treaters, Tree Crushes Car

Plus, mom of missing toddlers in court, $125K reward in letter carrier's death, junk food booted from school lunches, and more Patch news.

School Lunches to be Free of Unhealthy Additives

Montgomery County Public Schools have banned food with chemical additives.

Court Date Set for Mom of Missing Toddlers

Catherine Hoggle’s attorney wants her charges dropped. Her children, Jacob and Sarah, are still missing in Montgomery County.

Winter Is Coming: Snow Removal Bill Approved by County Council

The bill will create a digital map that shows who is responsible for clearing sidewalks and prioritize clearing public areas.

5 Things You Need to Know About Credit Scores -- CCCS Demystifies the Credit Rating Process

CCCS of Maryland and Delaware financial expert Lori Jankalski answers what consumers need to know to improve their credit scores.

What Happened To America's Dog?

Pit Bulls were once loved and revered in America. How did they become so maligned in today's society?

Nike Site and Love Canal

Senator Nancy King compared the Nike Site to Love Canal at the Nike Site Development Update Meeting on Tuesday October 21, 2014.

Travel From Ebola-Affected Countries Restricted To Five Airports, Including Dulles

The rules begin Wednesday, impacting those arriving in the United States whose travel originates in Liberia, Sierra Leone or Guinea.

High School Brawl, Stolen Dog Returned, Ray Rice Appeal

County not laughing at lynching joke, human pink ribbon planned, emancipation celebration and more from Maryland Patches.

Four Persons of Interest for Metrorail Indecent Exposure

Police seek assistance from the public to identify the individuals.

Movie Review: 'Fury' Captures the Raw Hell of War

Cinema Siren gives it 5 out of 5 stars in her review. Watch the trailer here.

Commuter Alert: Lanes to Close Nightly on Beltway

Authorities warn drivers to prepare for Intermittent inner and outer loop 15-minute lane closures in Silver Spring.

Incoming Ebola, School Security, Maryland's eCity, HIV Investigation

Pop Tart gun appeal, local man scores first Ravens touchdown, $8.2 million cocaine ring bust and other stories from Maryland Patches.

Changes Begin as Maryland Prepares for New Governor

Electing a new Maryland governor requires a lot of changes throughout the state.

Minority Populations Diluted in New General Assembly Districts: Lawmakers

Minority leaders say legislative districts were redrawn after the Census to keep incumbents in office, ignoring growth in minority voters.

Burglar Takes Dog; Town Turns Pink; Crossing Guard Hit

Arts festival on tap, Maryland makes 'Top 100 Wine Lists,' lane closures and other stories from Maryland Patches.

Cops Turn Waiters for Special Olympics Fundraiser

The Tip-A-Cop event involving all Montgomery departments at Red Robin restaurant will benefit Maryland Special Olympics.

School Crossing Guard Struck by Car in Silver Spring

Driver says malfunctioning wipers prevented him from seeing the crossing guard.

County GOP Drops Support for Jim Kirkland

Kirkland, who ran unopposed for the District 1 council chair, reportedly made anti-Semitic statements in an email.

Bethesda Gallery B Announces Metalwork Exhibit

The show will feature jewelry, sculptures and functional art by 46 guild members.

Arts Festival Takes the Streets of Bethesda Row All Weekend

The Bethesda Row Arts Festival will feature arts and crafts for sale from over 190 museum-quality artists.

Polish Job-Hunting Skills at Beacon 50+ Expo

The Oct. 19 job expo in Silver Spring aims to help those over 50 polish their resumes and interviewing skills.

50+ Expo, Pumpkin TrolleyFest, AFI Horror Film Fest, Bethesda Row Arts Fest: Weekend Events

This weekend, check out the Haunted Halloween train ride, Sugarloaf Craft Festival, Halloween Festival, and the World of Montgomery Festival

Pop-Tart Gun, Maryland's 2014 eCITY, Ebola Patient Comes to MD, Race to End Women's Cancer

Mom of missing toddlers called "monster," police kill dog attacking sitter, cocaine ring busted and other stories from Maryland Patches.

Body Exhumed in Alabama Is Not 'Family Annihilator'

William Bradford Bishop Jr. is on the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted List for the murders of his wife, mother, and three sons in Bethesda.

Attorney for Mom of Missing Toddlers Wants Charges Dropped: Nearby News

Catherine Hoggle has refused to tell family or police where her two young children are. Police reportedly called her "a monster."