Follow these tips from the National Fire Protection Association to keep your live tree from becoming a holiday fire hazard.
Plus, rescued dog needs a save, thieves target women, who's hiring, crime reports, sobriety checkpoints + more top headlines.
The vaccine is being developed and tested at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda.
Boston-based World Against Toys Causing Harm shares its nominees for toys that should not be in the hands of children this holiday season.
Top news from the week on Maryland Patch sites.
Also in Montgomery County, 'A Very Electric Christmas," "The Little Mermaid," "Tiny Tim's Christmas Carol" + Strathmore concerts.
Family-friendly Christmas Party with a signing Santa for deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing children. American Sign Language event.
Here are some suggestions for dealing with those delicious, pesky turkey leftovers.
The most recent restaurants inspections in and around Silver Spring.
Thanksgiving is a time for a family feast, but what will it do to your waistline? Read on for some healthy Thanksgiving meal "swaps."
Snow may make travel difficult in Silver Spring the day before Thanksgiving.
The National Weather Service says rain and snow may complicate holiday travel.
Plus, restaurants open on Thanksgiving, local jobs, mom of missing toddlers incompetent to stand trial, how to post news on Patch, and more.
Maryland gains a Main Street, two chiefs ascend the ranks, drive-up cafeteria closes schools and other news from Patches across Maryland.
Watch out for fake charities, online efforts to steal your personal and banking information, and gift card scams.
The Thanksgiving parade is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 22, rain or shine in Silver Spring.
Also in Montgomery County, "Touch," "The Little Mermaid," Pike & Rose Tree Lighting, "Tiny Tim's Christmas Carol" + Strathmore concert.
The USPS says its carriers will deliver cards and packages every day between now and Christmas Day. And, check out their shipping deadlines.
Casey has had a long journey in his short life, and this puppy mill survivor needs a special family that will give him the life he deserves.
Join us in celebrating the Christmas season as we welcome Santa for a very special breakfast and have an opportunity to help others.
Silver Spring Weather: How low with the temps go? National Weather Service says it will feel like (gasp!) Alaska.
Plus, Thanksgiving parade, Silver Spring jobs, robbery suspect sought, how to post your news on Patch, search for dog and more local homes.
Two chiefs step down, missing girl returns, woman creates 'Cancer Diaries' app and other news from Patches across Maryland.
Your friends and neighbors have something to say on the Bulletin Board. You can, too. We’ll tell you how.
Over 500,000 LED lights will illuminate the park this winter, and one grand prize winner will nab a tour of the zoo’s panda habitat.
The Wheaten terrier rescued from the dog meat trade in Asia and flown to the U.S. has been seen in the Silver Spring and D.C. areas.
Plus a list of what facilities are open, and what's closed in Montgomery County.
Across the country, businesses offer free or discounted meals and services to retired and active U.S. military personnel.
Plus, Silver Spring crime reports, local jobs, pedestrian death, missing toddlers update, how to post news on Patch, and more news.
Also in Montgomery County, check out Afghan literacy benefit, Open Mic Night at Kentlands, 'Addams Family Musical,' + Strathmore concert.
The center will hold a walkathon Nov. 8 to promote the space to Montgomery County residents.
Meditation Museum in Silver Spring will host a Cooking for Peace session, with special guest Erica Meier.
A former Marine will give free classes at Sculpt Studio in Bethesda. Find details here.
Two Potbelly employees engaged in linguistic discrimination towards an Eritrean immigrant.
Buddy has been waiting patiently to find his new family. Please read and share his story to help him find his way home.
The Wheaten terrier rescued from the dog meat trade in Asia and flown to the U.S. has been seen in the Silver Spring area.
EVENT: Growing and Preparing Asian Vegetables Talk on Mon Nov 17 8pm hosted by Silver Spring Garden Club
This story contains descriptions of domestic violence. Capital News Service has chosen not to use the name of the victim at her request.
Plus, Silver Spring man counting cards, guard shoots customer, cell phone tower plan dropped, school crossing guard hit and more Patch news.