Can You Barter Your Way To A Renovated Home?

Neighbors have always shared things -- from sugar and milk to ladders and wheelbarrows. But now time banks are helping neighbors share their talents in exchange for bigger services like repairs and renovations.

Cirque Italia "Spectacular Water Circus"

UnBreaking Birth

Sun You Can't Beat, the Montgomery County Council on Meat and Flying By Your Seat

A look at 5 things to have on your radar today in Takoma Park.

6 Mistakes You Should Never Make On LinkedIn

Here are some mistakes you may be making on LinkedIn. Provided by AOL Jobs.

News Nearby: Ashes of More Than 200 Neglected Dogs to be Buried in Reisterstown

The dogs were owned by a Rockville woman found guilty of animal neglect.

Community Update

American Diabetes Association Partners with Subway to Stop Diabetes!

What’s the Going Rate For A Swing Set?

Remember how you felt like a superhero the first time you jumped from your swing in mid-air? How much will it cost you to give your kids that same feeling?

Hey Marylanders! Show us Your Bay Plate

Temps in the 80s, Singin’ for the Ladies and Where to Avoid in a Mercedes in the Week Ahead

A look at 5 things to have on your radar this week in Takoma Park.

Tornado, Car Into Store, Drownings, Fires, O’Malley’s Presidential Hopes: MD Top Headlines

Patch rounds up some of this week’s top headlines from around Maryland.

‘Fart Spray,’ Dirty Laundry Murder, Flaming Ice Cream, Sam’s Club Car Crash: MD Weird News

Some of the most bizarre headlines from around Maryland this week.

Required Back-To-School Immunizations in Maryland

Make sure your children are vaccinated before classes begin.

Buick Crashes Into Sam's Club, Honest Tea Founder's Bike Stolen: Top Headlines Near Takoma Park

Catch up on top headlines from around Montgomery County this past week.

When Is the First Day of School for Montgomery County Public Schools?

Holidays, early dismissals and in-service days are on the 2013-2014 calendar.

Poll: Americans to Congress: Get Out of Town!

A Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll found bipartisan support for replacing Congress.

Montgomery County Death Notices Through July 26

Links to obituaries as listed by several funeral homes in Montgomery County.

Traffic Alert: MD 410 Resurfacing Begins in Takoma Park Sunday

SHA: Expect lane closures between Park and New Hampshire avenues.

210-Unit Apartment Complex Planned at Takoma Metro

New plan preserves green space and leaves room for a potential streetcar station.

Stand Up and Laugh: A Night of Improv and Stand-Up Comedy

SUMMERTIME SNIFFLES

Weekend Metro Delays, Track Work for July 26-28

Trains will run every 16 minutes on the Red Line.

Speak Out: Are You Meatless on Mondays?

The Montgomery County Council officially recognized the trend as part of a ‘healthy lifestyle.’

Maryland 8th in New Solar Energy Added

Report: SmarTrip To Cost Just $2

The bus and rail fare card price will change Oct. 1.

E-Book Price War Brewing—No, Not the Apple One

County officials: Public libraries are charged a much-higher rate for e-books.

Farms in Your Backyard: Tour Says ‘Buy Local’

Montgomery County farms open their doors to new customers as part of a push to showcase locally grown produce.

Report: Metro Ordering 85 Hybrid Buses

The diesel-electric hybrid vehicles will be more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly.

Marylanders: Not Too Crabby

A new study shows Marylanders are pretty pleased with themselves, thankyouverymuch.

The Weather's Supreme, the Cost of Gettin' Green and Opening Night for 'The Wolverine'

A look at 5 things to have on your radar today in Takoma Park.

21 Percent of Maryland Home Sales Are ‘Short Sales’

Report: The state has nation’s third-highest percentage of foreclosure alternative sales.

Electricity Costs Could Increase Under O’Malley Environmental Plan

The governor’s goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent by 2020.

Support Our Troops Party, Ice Cream Social, Honky Tonk Dance and More in Montgomery County this Weekend

Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.

There’s A New Patch In Town: Disney’s Propwash Junction (Sponsored)

Excited for the new movie "Planes"? Take your kids on a virtual trip to the town where Disney's "Planes" takes place: Propwash Junction. No wings required. Sponsored by Disney.

Beautiful Weather, Serving You Better and Sharing About Your Get-Together

A look at 5 things to have on your radar today in Takoma Park.

Want to Cut Down a Montgomery County Tree? Pay to Plant 3 More

Council members say legislation will protect the county’s tree canopy.

DC-Area Home Prices Rising Faster Than National Average

The area’s foreclosure rate is 1.6 percent below the national average.

How Do Schools Measure Student Hope? A $900K Gallup Survey

Montgomery County Public Schools will try to take a more 'holistic' approach to measuring student achievement this fall.

Pepco’s Upfront Charges Are a Big Change for Maryland

The utility is the state’s first to charge customers for grid upgrades before the work is done, The Gazette reported.