Gwen Wright will lead a 150-employee department.
The state has issued a code orange alert due to rising temperatures.
Pascal Tessier: 'There's so much more to do,' after ban on gay scouts was lifted.
WSJ: S&P index shows the biggest jump in American home prices since 2006.
The ranking was based on several factors, including jobs, programs and businesses.
Some helpful links with information for how to pitch in as Oklahomans try to pick up the pieces today from last week's massive tornado.
More than 5,000 hydrants are scheduled to get a fresh coat of paint this year.
Restaurant news from around Montgomery County and adjacent Washington, DC, neighborhoods.
One member of Congress is pushing for rule changes, The Washington Post reports.
The O's play the Nats on Memorial Day, but remind fans how the club recognizes service members.
Officials want to brand the county as a place to live and play for all ages.
Links to obituaries as listed by several funeral homes in Montgomery County.
Get caught up on headlines you might've missed in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County has seen 18, Prince George's 21 since the late 19th century.
With Memorial Day coming up, use this gas price widget to find the lowest price of the moment.
The newly launched site offers tips, info and digital know-how for small business owners.
The Montgomery County Executive answered questions in an hour-long live chat Tuesday.
The state's spending and advocacy for cyclists earned it a high ranking from the League of American Bicyclists.
Lt. Gov. Brown: Government funding probably won't cover the $2 billion-plus price tag.
An editorial on the newspaper's website said business models in Montgomery and Prince George's are 'strong.'
New locomotives could put $300 million in electricity back on the grid.
Restaurant news from around the county and adjacent DC neighborhoods.
Patch brings you some of the week's more unusual headlines from around Maryland.
See what bargains you can find at the following yard sales, moving sales, estate sales and flea markets in Montgomery County this weekend. (May 7-19)
The prize for Saturday's drawing is the largest in Powerball history.
'People,' 'testified' and 'college' also were big in Nancy Navarro's budget statement.
The Marchex Institute says Maryland may have raised cursing to an art form. What the #@%*?
Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.
Marlene Konkoly found creative ways to spend less and save more so she can retire at 50. This story is the first in our series about Extreme Savers.
City Council rejects referendum proposal, lowers voting age as part of charter changes.
As part of our new Smart Spending series, Patch wants to uncover the true going rate for various goods and services in town, so you'll know exactly how much you should pay for what you need. Help us out by replying in the comments.
DC official tapped to succeed longtime manager Barbara Matthews.
A statewide gun turn-in program included three drop-off locations in Montgomery County, police said.
Blue Alert Act would create a national network to help catch violent criminals who injure or kill police officers, similar to the Amber Alert system.
A Washington, DC-based think tank led a study of the potential to compost and create jobs in Maryland.
Have you changed your opinion toward your nearby J.C. Penney?
Catch up on headlines you might've missed in Montgomery County.
Meeting to be held May 15 on project over Sligo Creek in Takoma Park.
Takoma Groove Camp is hosting the Young Musicians Jam Night to give young musicians a chance to interact.