Weekend Plans: Check Out Taste of Bethesda

The 25th annual event will be held rain or shine Oct. 11 at the Woodmont Triangle.

State Health Officials: Maryland Ready to Respond to Ebola

Doctor says there is "reasonable possibility" that a Maryland hospital will have a patient with Ebola in the next year.

The Universities at Shady Grove's Fall 2014 Open House Will Showcase Nine Universities and 80+ Degree Programs

Open House on Saturday, October 25, from 9 a.m.-noon

Montgomery Village Master Plan Meeting (October 1, 2014) Followup

What I like, what I love, and changes I want to see!

News Nearby: Ebola Exposure, Endangered Mansion, School Lockdowns, Phelps Arrest

Homecoming tragedy in Harford, erudite cat in Anne Arundel, double homicide in Montgomery and other top Maryland stories.

GOOD NEWS! HdG Goes Pink for Breast Cancer, Famous Cat Needs Home, Blue Ribbon Schools + Laurrapin Grille Noted

Plus, Teacher of the Year reception, school named for principal, local festivals and Halloween stores opening were among week's best news.

Painting HdG Pink, Columbia School Lockdowns, Towson Tailgating Rules

Plus, search for missing siblings revamped, Ebola patient in D.C., Perry Hall mansion's future in doubt, and more from Maryland Patches.

Search Expert Joins Hunt for Missing Hoggle Siblings

The children have been missing since Sept. 8. “They’re incredible kids and they need to come home,” says their father.

Possible Ebola Patient Being Tested in D.C. Area

Howard University Hospital is isolating a potential patient with the Ebola virus.

Open your home to an international student! Receive a stipend!

Host a student attending a local high school

County Executive Candidates Forum Set for Oct. 13

The League of Women Voters will prepare questions for Ike Leggett and Jim Shalleck. Seating can be reserve.

Latin Film Fest, Pumpkins Galore, Celtic Tenors: Weekend Events in Montgomery Co.

This weekend, Montgomery County hosts festivals celebrating the harvest, Latin films, YMCA, and a church bazaar.

Man Kills Boss' Wife, Dump Truck Rescue, Details on Phelps' DUI Arrest

Plus, a person of interest named in missing sisters' case, blood moon eclipse, Bel Air apartment fire and more from Maryland Patches.

Missing Lyon Sisters: Second Person of Interest Named

A convicted sex offender and his uncle may be tied to the disappearance of two Wheaton girls in 1975, say Montgomery County Police and FBI.

Blood Moon Centerpiece of Coming Lunar Eclipse: The View from Montgomery Village

The Oct. 8, 2014, eclipse, the second in the lunar tetrad, is also called a hunter’s moon.

Police: Chevy Chase Man Killed Boss' Wife Then Himself

Montgomery County Police say a Chevy Chase man suspected of theft at a Bethesda office killed his supervisor's wife, then committed suicide.

Dog Treats Recalled Due to Possible Mold Contamination

Specific lots of KONG brand Aussie Sticks that were sold at PetSmart stores are affected by the recall.

Shooter Sought, Sonic Opening, Apple Festival, Cellphone Controversy

Search for missing toddlers continues, five pets perish in fire, worker injured at hospital and other stories from Maryland Patches.

Montgomery County Search Continues for Jacob and Sarah Hoggle

The children have been missing since Sept. 8. “They’re incredible kids and they need to come home,” says their father.

First MV Master Plan Meeting Tonight, 7pm, at Watkins Mill HS

What sort of future do you want for the village? Come to the WM High School meeting tonight at 7pm and be heard!

Double Fatality, Phelps DUI, Schools Honored, Human Rope

New driving law takes effect, Annapolis votes on personnel, fraudster scams Baltimore and other stories from Maryland Patches.

Costume Party, Train Rides, Spooky Skating and Halloween Treasure Hunt

Montgomery Parks has Halloween events planed in October from Halloween on Ice to hikes to train rides.

Maryland Drivers: Move Over Law Is Expanding

As of Oct. 1, the law includes tow trucks that meet certain requirements.

Davidsonville Murder Arrest, Kidnapper Found in Baltimore, Murder-Suicide, MD Billionaires + Ebola Patient at NIH

Plus, free flu vaccines, arrest in Edgewood playground shooting, peeping Tom at Toys-R-Us, new rentals on market + other MD Patch stories.

Doctor Exposed to Ebola Virus Arrives in Bethesda

The doctor who was working with Ebola patients in Sierra Leona arrived Sunday at the National Institutes of Health for observation.

MoCo Woman Dies in Fatal Olney Crash

A pickup truck driven by a man who had worked overnight reportedly crossed the center line, striking the victim's SUV.

Good Financial Habits = Long-Term Financial Well Being

CCCS of Maryland and Delaware Senior Credit Counselor Debbie Murphy discusses strategies for improving your financial skills.

Hope to Buy a Home This Fall? CCCS Warns "Beware of Mortgage Fraud!"

CCCS Housing Counselor Matt Gregory examines how homebuyers can avoid being victims or participants in mortgage fraud.

Seven Maryland Billionaires Make the 2014 Forbes 400 List

Check out the list of Maryland billionaires who made the annual list of the 400 wealthiest people in the United States.

Football Players Sickened; Tailgating Trouble; Toy Store Peeping Tom

In case you missed any, the week's most bizarre stories from Maryland Patches are here.

Montgomery Village Master Plan Citizens Committee

So do we have to destroy the Village in order to save it?

GOOD NEWS! Top Towns to Live in; Orioles Pep Rally; Business Openings + Local Fundraisers

Plus, Bel Air party, fighting breast cancer, supporting Special Olympics, and telemedicine center opening were among the week's best news.

Eagle Rescued; Antisemitic Shooting; NFL Crash; County Exec Funding

Police officer commits suicide, traffic jams, fire department open house and other stories from Maryland Patches.

Bethesda Home to Newest Microsoft Store

Microsoft will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on its opening day at Westfield Montgomery Mall.

Redskins Linebacker, Family Struck by Alleged Drunk Driver

“A drunk driver hit us and almost wiped us out,” Keenan Robinson tweeted after a car crash in Prince George’s County.

350 Tips in Hunt for Bethesda '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.

State Says Leggett Improperly Used Campaign Money

The county executive used campaign funds to pay for overseas trips as part of the Sister Cities program; he has reimbursed the money.

The Love Ball! For Everyone Who Loves Animals!

Montgomery County's annual gala for animal-lovers and their dogs! Saturday, November 8, 2014 6:30-11 pm Hilton Washington DC/Rockville

Crazy Garbage Truck Story, Maryland Gets Enterovirus, Deer Hunting Begins

Plus, drug take-back info, bomb-maker sentenced, celebrity chef opens new restaurant and other stories from Maryland Patches.

Drop Off Unwanted Prescriptions on Drug Take-Back Day

Montgomery County residents can safely discard unwanted prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines Sept. 27.