Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Child Porn Charges

A Silver Spring man who met victims online and through video game systems has pleaded guilty to producing child pornography.

Gold Star Father Khizr Khan: Travel Ban 'Darkest Period In U.S. History'

Gold Star father Khizr Khan, who denounced President Donald Trump during the campaign, says an immigration ban risks U.S. military lives.

How to Reach Silver Spring’s Representatives in Congress

Want to share your views with the Congressman from your district or one of Maryland's U.S. senators? Here's how to reach out to them.

Montgomery County Honors Council President

Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner was presented with the Elizabeth and David Scull Award for Metropolitan Public Service.

Montgomery County Election Results 2016: Clinton, Van Hollen Chalk Up Big Wins

Democrats Hillary Clinton and Chris Van Hollen won Montgomery County; county council term limits were approved.

Donald Trump on Khan Family: 'I Have Great Respect' For Them, 'But...'

The Republican nominee re-litigated his feud with the Gold Star family in an interview on "Good Morning America."

Finally! Early Voting Starts Thursday | Patch PM

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Gold Star Father Khizr Khan to Campaign for Hillary Clinton in Virginia

Former Silver Spring resident Khizr Khan, who has rebuked Donald Trump's comments on veterans, will campaign for Hillary Clinton.

Father Of Fallen Muslim-American Soldier Has Tearful Question for Trump

Khizr Khan, the father of a Muslim-American soldier killed in Iraq, made a video for the Clinton campaign with a question for Donald Trump.

Early Voting Under Way in Montgomery County; Record Turnout Expected

Montgomery County election officials urge you to vote at an early voting center by Nov. 3 to skip long lines on Election Day.

Donald Trump a ‘Disgrace,’ Say Parents of Fallen Muslim Soldier

Donald Trump's mention in Sunday's debate of a Muslim Army captain killed in Iraq was condemned by his parents as "a disgrace."

Montgomery County Announces Flu Vaccination Campaign

Montgomery County Health officials announced the dates for the annual flu vaccination campaign and urged residents to get a flu shot.

Montgomery County Announces Voter Registration Deadline

Montgomery County citizens who wish to vote in the 2016 Presidential General Election need to submit a registration application by Oct. 18.

Attention Metro Riders: Revised WMATA Surge Red Line Repairs Delayed

BREAKING: WMATA officials release new Surge schedule, Red Line pushed back; Mongtomery leaders concerned about a cutback in service hours.

Attention Metro Riders: Huge Change to WMATA Surge Repair Schedule Is Coming Soon

Hiccups since the SafeTrack plan started will result in new schedules for Surges 10 through 15. Red Line work should be part of Surge 10.

Montgomery County Holds Voter Registration at Public Libraries

Montgomery County Board of Elections will conduct voter registration and election worker recruitment drives on weekends in Sept. and Oct.

Gold Star Parents Who Denounced Trump to Receive Honor

A Muslim couple formerly of Silver Spring tangled with candidate Donald Trump on the death of their son, an Army captain killed in Iraq.

Is Worst Bus Stop in Country in Silver Spring?

A blog on transportation says a WMATA bus stop on Colesville Road is one of the country's "sorriest bus stops." Do you agree?

Eastbound University Boulevard Will Open for Tuesday Evening Commute

Crews continue repairs tied to two water main breaks in Silver Spring, even as a new leak emerged. Road work will be done by Thursday.

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Father of Fallen Muslim Soldier Tells Trump: 'You Have Sacrificed Nothing'

A Muslim Army captain killed in Iraq — a University of VA and Silver Spring high school grad — embodies America, his father tells DNC.

Update: Beltway Lane Closures Start Thursday for Repaving

Maryland highway crews will close lanes on I-95 between the I-94/I-495 split to MD 212 starting July 14.

Road Closures Start July 6 for University Boulevard Work in Silver Spring

Expect road closures and detours this week when work begins on University Boulevard between Williamsburg Drive and Franklin Avenue

Democratic Club of Riderwood Hosts Pair of State Delegates from District 14

Residents hear updates from 2016 legislative session

Overnight Lane Closures As Beltway Resurfaced in Silver Spring

Maryland highway crews have begun work to resurface part of I-495 in Silver Spring; lanes will be closed at night into July.

Purple Line Construction 'Going to Ruin Everything': Resident

Residents in the Arliss Street townhomes in Silver Spring will have the Purple Line construction going on in their front yards.

Morning Commuter Alert: Brunswick Line to End at Silver Spring

Commuters trying to make it into Washington DC on Monday morning will have to change trains, take the bus or find another option.

Purple Line: Rail Project Seen As Boon for Jobs, Setback for Some

$5.6 billion light rail project is moving ahead, but some residents, business owners in Montgomery, Prince George's counties are unhappy.

Sheila Hixson Taken to Hospital from Statehouse: Reports

The delegate from Silver Spring has reportedly complained of a rapid heartbeat in recent weeks while at the state legislature.

Nancy Reagan's Childhood Years in Bethesda (ICYMI)

The former first lady, who was buried Friday, lived in Bethesda for five years as a girl and attended Sidwell Friends School.

How to Report Potholes in Montgomery County

Where have you seen potholes in Silver Spring? There's a way to get them fixed before your car is damaged.

What's Open, Closed In Silver Spring On MLK Day 2016 (ICYMI)

Some city and Montgomery County offices and services will be closed Jan. 18 for the holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

What's Open, Closed In Silver Spring On MLK Day 2016

Some city and Montgomery County offices and services will be closed Jan. 18 for the holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

Silver Spring Now Part of Washington DC's No Drone Zone

Communities within a 30-mile radius of Ronald-Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington, D.C., are in the No Drone Zone.

Transit-Oriented Housing Development Breaks Ground

Core is aimed at people who work downtown and want to live there, too, but some ask if rent prices are too high.

Last Cuban Prisoner on 5 Years and Captors' Abuse

Aid worker Alan Gross of Bethesda, MD, accused of spying in Cuba, was freed in a 2014 prisoner exchange. He told his story to "60 Minutes."

Edwards Leads Van Hollen in Senate Race: Poll

The poll also shows that if Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Baltimore, entered the race, he would lead both candidates.

Confederate Statue Could Be Moved By End Of Year

A Montgomery County official has asked for permission to move the embattled statue to the Beall-Dawson Historic Park.

Gov. Hogan to Meet With Pope Francis in DC

Maryland's governor will meet with the pontiff on Thursday and seek a blessing for cancer patients everywhere, Hogan says.

Metro Tips on How to Get Around During Pope's Visit: Watch

Metro created English and Spanish versions of a video telling DC area visitors how to navigate the transit system during the papal visit.