'Robotics Day' Comes To Montgomery County This Month

The AOE Robotics Club will be hosting a family-friendly event celebrating creativity, engineering and innovation through a "Robotics Day."

DMV Baby Formula Tracker: MOCO Grads Design Outlet To Help Parents

Two 2022 Montgomery County Public Schools graduates designed a database to help DMV parents find baby formula in stores more easily.

Trolls LIVE! Tour Coming to Baltimore

Poppy, Branch and All Their Trolls Friends Take Over the Hippodrome Theatre, April 23-24, 2022

Early Childhood School Set To Open And Plant Seed Of Learning

A new location of Celebree, an early childhood center and school, will open in Rockville. It will emphasize building strong foundations.

Montgomery County Fair 2021: When To Go, Parking, Tickets

From 4-H exhibits to Monster Truck Madness and carnival rides, check out the fun planned at the 2021 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair.

#respectfest2021 will provide tools to prevent dating abuse

Teens and adults invited to week-long free event

The Little Dig Invites Kids: Get Dirty to Fight Childhood Cancer

Submit photos of your child having fun in the dirt, sand or mud. Help fund more pediatric cancer research with the American Cancer Society

Rockville To Celebrate Memorial Day With 'Holiday At Home' Fest

Rockville is celebrating Memorial Day a little differently this year with events that allow the community to celebrate at home.

'Harriet' Star Joining Councilmember For Virtual Story Time

Cynthia Erivo, who starred in the biographical film 'Harriet,' will be reading children's stories to Montgomery County families on Friday.

Local Children's Author, Daughter Host Virtual Story Time

Andy Szul and his 8-year-old daughter are reading to children online during the coronavirus pandemic.

Chesterbrook Academy Students Donate to Children in Need

Students from Chesterbrook Academy Preschool held a gift card drive for local nonprofit Olney Help

5 Ways Families Can Avoid Overspending This Summer — And Beyond

Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.

Hot Car Deaths: How Many Kids Have Died In Maryland

The intent of National Heatstroke Prevention Day on July 31 is to prevent hot car deaths. Here’s how many kids have died in Maryland.

Take Your Child To Work Day In Montgomery County: April 25

At 'Take Your Child to Work Day' on Thursday, there will be interactive activities and booths and photo opportunities for kids.

Helpful Pregnancy Advice That Moms-To-Be Should Embrace

If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.

Tidying Up: How To Declutter Our Lives As Parents

It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.

7 Expert Tips On Managing Your Picky Little Eaters

Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.

Traveling With A Toddler: Pro Tips And Avoidable Fails

Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!

7 Signs You Might Be Over-Parenting

A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?

New Year's Baby Born Seconds After Midnight In Rockville

Little Meilani Morales​ made her debut at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville seconds after midnight on Jan. 1.

What Is A Lawnmower Parent — And Are You One?

You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?

6 Ways To Balance Parenthood And A Successful Career

With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.

This Is What A Good Babysitter Costs In Washington D.C.

Get the breakdown on what childcare will cost you, plus an exclusive discount for Patch readers who are ready to book a sitter.

Summer Camp Scholarship Announced By Montgomery County

Montgomery Parks announced a new scholarship program to help residents send their children to summer camp.

87 Job Openings In Rockville Area

DiPietro Family Law Group, Choice Hotels, Halal Guys, Lakewood Country Club; the Rockville Patch Jobs Board has more openings.

Peace Day Party will Celebrate Teen Activist's Legacy

Celebrate the legacy of a teen activist at a free outdoor party featuring cake and peaceful conversations.

YouTube Prank Parents Lose Custody Of Children

A Damascus area couple's prank videos of the parents screaming at their children has cost them custody of two of their kids, reports say.

YouTube Prank Parents Apologize As Family Starts Counseling

A Damascus family's prank videos of screaming parents has sent the family into counseling as authorities investigate, reports say.

Parents' Angry Prank Scares Son, Enrages Internet

A Damascus family's prank video of parents yelling at their son has drawn social media backlash and reportedly death threats.

Montgomery Co. Recreation Departments Hosts Free Summer Camp Fair

Montgomery Co. will be hosting a free summer camp fair to help families searching for summer activities for their children on Mar. 12.

Rockville Halloween Activities for Families: Spooky Stories, Pumpkin Carving, Spooktacular

Weekend activities in Rockville include pumpkin carving, a haunted gingerbread house workshop, and spooky campfire stories.

Sign Up Today for Girl Scout Camp Try It

Girl Scout Camp Try It are day camps that are designed for girls in grades K-6 who are not currently enrolled in Girl Scouts.

Advocate for a Child with Mental Health Needs

Learn more about becoming a court-appointed special advocate!

Chevy Chase Author Hatches New Children's Book

The family-friendly event for ‘Peep and Egg: I’m Not Hatching’ will be held on March 12 at the Audubon Naturalist Society.

RPCNS Offers PEP Parenting Workshop

RPCNS is holding a PEP Parenting Workshop: Making Friends, Navigating Bullies.

New Orchestra of Washington Presents 'Peter and the Wolf' and 'The Carnival of the Animals'

Children are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite animals.

Rockville Shelter Receives Books from Kindergarteners

Students donated 203 children’s books to Stepping Stones Shelter in Rockville.

'American Girl' Article Brings Protests Against Montgomery County Family

A conservative group is lashing out.

GOOD NEWS! Songs for Pope, Stranded Motorists Saved, Free Flu Shots + Pet Rescues

Plus, Maryland's first Simply Mac opens, raising money for charities, vying for Super Bowl ad, military appreciation and more from Patch.

GOOD NEWS! Taylor Swift Corn Maze, Best Place to Live, Pitch Across Maryland Tour + MDA Fundraiser

Plus, Kohl's stores hiring, vintage cafe opens, runner-up "American Ninja Warrior," Bel Air fights hunger and more from Patch.

GOOD NEWS! 9/11 Memorials, Cal Ripken Honor, Cops Helping Elderly + Where to See Pope Francis

Plus, Miami Heat signs Columbia man, Aldi stores hiring, Ocean City Brewing opens taphouse, making online sales safer and more from Patch.

Top 10 Baby Names in Maryland

The Social Security Administration recently released its lists of the most popular baby names in each state in 2014.

GOOD NEWS! Horse Rescue, Best Town in America, Top Schools + State Fair Preview

Plus, random act of kindness, county fair photos, top schools in the country, first-day-of-school photos, and more from Patch.

Maryland State Fair: When to Go, Tickets, Parking and Full Schedule of Events

From 4-H exhibits to live horse and pony races to meeting Baltimore Ravens greats, check out the fun planned at the 2015 fair.

GOOD NEWS! Top High Schools, Women Entrepreneurs and Maryland BBQ Bash Pics

Plus, HdG named Great Small Town, Gov. Hogan says cancer is dead, animal adoptions, youths donate vegetables and more from Patch.

Wednesday Schedule of Events at Montgomery County Fair

Aug. 19 is Family Day at the fair. You can see Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Monster Truck rides, pig races and more.

Tuesday's Full Schedule of Events at Montgomery County Fair

Aug. 18 is Senior Citizen Day at the fair. You can watch horse shows, be mesmerized by a hypnotist, check out the truck pull and more.

Family Day: Monday Schedule of Events at Montgomery County Fair

Aug. 17 is Family Day at the fair. You can milk a goat, pet a pony, watch a magician, be mesmerized by a hypnotist and more.

GOOD NEWS! Ravens Legend, Lottery Winner, Olympic Swimmers, Cat's Owner Thanks Next Adoptive Home

Plus, new restaurant week announced, county fair, most educated city, schools of the year, dog saves suicidal man and more from Patch.