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MD Weekend Events: Beach Bash, Academy of Wizardry, FutureFest

There is a lot going on in Maryland this weekend including music and art festivals, comedy shows, county fairs, and concerts.

September Festival, Parade Guide For Montgomery County

There's plenty to do in Montgomery County this fall. And September is poised to be a month packed with fun, family-friendly festivals.

Mother Of Abandoned Baby Arrested: Patch PM

Tropical storm watches posted | $49M for Maryland colleges | Mom charged in abandoned newborn case | Classes dismissed due to no AC.

MD Weekend Events: State Fair, Comedy Festival, Restaurant Week

There is a lot going on in Maryland this weekend including music and arts festivals, Labor Day celebrations, comedy shows, and movie nights.

Fall Events, Workshops Scheduled For Seniors In Montgomery County

Seniors in Montgomery County can learn about financial and elder abuse, job opportunities, health and wellness, aging in place, and more.

MD Weekend Events: Renaissance Festival, TGIF Cruise, Food Tour

There is a lot going on in Maryland this weekend, including carnivals, the state fair, comedy shows, art events, concerts and movie nights.

$50K Lottery Win For Silver Spring Construction Worker At Exxon

A stop at a Silver Spring gas station netted a $50,000 win for a 30-year-old construction worker.

MD Weekend Events: Garbage Bag Ball, Margarita Crawl, Movie Night

There is a lot going on in Maryland this weekend, including restaurant weeks, music festivals, art events, concerts, and movie nights.

Vigil To Mark 3-Year Anniversary Of Deadly Apartment Explosions

A vigil will be held on Friday to honor the seven people who were killed in the Flower Branch Apartment complex explosions three years ago.

MD Weekend Events: Aerosmith, Moonrise Festival, Art Frenzy

There is a lot going on in Maryland this weekend, including music and food festivals, art events, concerts, and comedy shows.

Eliminating Hate, Violence The Focus Of MoCo Community Forum

'Remembering the Past to Protect the Future' is the theme of Montgomery County's community forum on Wednesday, Aug. 7.

Fake ICE Notices Taped To Apartment Doors: Patch PM

Movie theater prompts special needs protest | Ocean City spinal injury sends teen out of state | Immigration hoax reports | Tax-free week.

Itchy Hands Lead To A $50K Lottery Win For Silver Spring Couple

A Silver Spring couple's itchy hands helped them win a $50,000 lottery prize.

Mini-Grants Offered To Food Security Organizations: How To Apply

Food security organizations in Montgomery County can apply for mini-grants ranging from $2K to $10K. The deadline to apply is Sept. 3.

Riderwood Residents Travel Often and Share Travel Tips

Nearly 100 million Americans are planning a vacation in 2019

Montgomery County Recreation To Hold 2 Jobs Fairs In August

Montgomery County Recreation is looking for part-time employees to work at the new Wheaton Community Recreation Center.

World-Record Trip: Maryland Man Visits All 419 National Parks

To honor his late father, one Maryland man has decided to be the first person to visit all 419 national parks.

Record $103.7M Invested To Expand Affordable Housing In MoCo

Montgomery County's Housing Initiative Fund has invested $103.7M to expand affordable housing in FY 2019, setting a record.

MD Weekend Events: Billy Joel, Goat Yoga & Wine, Woodstock

There is a lot going on in Maryland this weekend, including county fairs, concerts, museum and kayak tours, wine tastings, and comedy shows.

MD Weekend Events: Food Truck Fest, Art Stroll, Brewery Tours

There is a lot going on in Maryland this weekend, including food festivals, concerts, sidewalk and art sales, and cultural celebrations.

Grandmother's Dreams Help Her Win $50K Lottery Prize Twice

This very lucky grandmother from Silver Spring has defied the odds and won the lotto twice — all thanks to her dreams.

Celebrate Latino Conservation Week: Events Lineup, Registration

Latino Conservation Week events include children’s fishing lessons, Spanish story times, a 5k run/walk, and a summer festival.

Birth Certificate Office Reopens In Montgomery County: What To Do

The county's vital records service, which is responsible for birth certificates, has reopened. Here's what you need to know.

Cheers To 50 Years: Brookside Gardens To Celebrate Milestone

A special celebration will be held on July 12 to mark the golden anniversary of Brookside Gardens.

Riderwood Employees Enjoy a Fiesta Themed Employee Picnic

More than 1400 full and part time employees work at Riderwood

Silver Spring Store Sells $50K Lottery Ticket: Is It Yours?

Did you recently buy a Bonus Match 5 ticket in Silver Spring? You may have won $50,000.

MD Weekend Events: Hamilton, BritFest, Bark & Brew, Foodie Bash

There is a lot going on in Maryland this weekend, including food festivals, concerts, performances, and art shows.

MD Is Best State For Teen Drivers, Study Shows: Patch PM

Governor blasts school board | Pride parade changes direction | Best teen drivers | Supreme Court rules on gerrymandering | Maryland 2,000

As UFOs 'Arrive' In News, See Latest Silver Spring Sightings

After reports that Navy pilots were encountering UFOs at hypersonic speeds, Patch took a peek at the most recent sighting in Silver Spring.

MD Weekend Events: Foodie Fest, Tour Of Italy, Rosé In The Garden

There is a lot going on in Maryland this weekend, including food and wine festivals, comedy shows, concerts, and outdoor activities.

5 Community Centers In Montgomery County To Extend Hours In July

Five community recreation centers in Montgomery County will be extending their hours on Fridays and Saturdays.

Zumba Lessons, Concerts, Spicy Food: Summer Fun In Silver Spring

From outdoor workouts to live musical performances, there's plenty of activities in Silver Spring to enjoy.

Children's Animation Workshops Offered At Montgomery Libraries

The one-hour programs are designed to teach kids how to apply their drawing skills and imagination to create several animated sequences.

Hometown Heroines: Students Save Kindergartener's Life

Two Oakland Terrance Elementary School students received an award for saving a kindergartener's life.

Silver Spring 'Wear Orange' Event To Protest Gun Violence

Nearly 750 of events nationwide will take place beginning June 7 to call for an end to gun violence. See what's happening in Silver Spring.

MD Weekend Events: Celebrate Pride, Donut Bike Crawl, Jazz Fest

There is a lot going on in Maryland this weekend, including jazz and blues festivals, cocktail classes, and pride celebrations.

We Can Be Brave While Brokenhearted: Yoga Workshop on June 8

Yoga Helps Alleviate Anxiety and Trauma

Silver Spring Record Fair: Check Out Local DJs, Vendors, More

The Silver Spring Record Fair will bring together more than 20 vendors from across the DMV and include an eclectic mix of local DJs.

Beer Bucks: How Much Moola Suds Bring To Silver Spring

A new report shows how the beer industry affects every local economy in America. See what the researchers found for Silver Spring.