HOPING TO BUY A HOME? CCCS SAYS, “START WITH YOUR FINANCES!”

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most of us will ever make. Considering the investment involved, CCCS recommends that first-time homebuyers begin their search by asking: “How can I become financially prepared?”

New County Website to Promote Local Farms and Farmers Markets

Featured Farm: Montpelier Farms, Upper Marlboro

History and farm fun combine seamlessly at Montpelier Farms.

MD TEACHERS SEEK MONEY LESSONS FOR THE CLASSROOM AND LIFE

MD educators recently gathered for the 5th Annual MCEE Financial Education Summit. Their objective? To gain financial knowledge and resources they can take back and use in the classroom and beyond.

Featured Farm: Clagett Farm, Upper Marlboro

CELEBRATE THE 4th OF JULY SAFELY

HEALTH RISKS RISE WITH HEAT

TPR, Inc. Receives Grant from ASPCA

Your First Step to First Aid

Having a well stocked first aid kit will help you handle a minor injury at a moments notice. There should be a first aid kit in your home and inside each family member’s car.

Featured Farm(ers Markets): Markets Opening County-Wide for the Season!

Farmers markets are opening around the county, bringing you the best local and regional food products.

Thoroughbred Placement Featured Horse: Sammy

TPR, Inc. would like for the community to meet Sammy, a retired Thoroughbred horse that has been placed in new home after having raced in 21 races.

Featured Farm: Cabin Creek Heritage Farm

Welcome to a new Upper Marlboro Patch blog about Prince George's County Farms! Meet the owners of Cabin Creek Heritage Farm, a new livestock farm in Upper Marlboro...

Maryland Thoroughbred Charity Horse Show Raises $10,000 for Thoroughbred Placement Resources

The Maryland Thoroughbred Charity Horse Show at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center Show Place Arena raised approximately $10,000 to benefit Thoroughbred Placement Resources, Inc!

Stressed at work?

A little stress can be good. It energizes and motivates you. But too much takes a toll on your brain and your body. Here are ten ways to lower your stress level on the job.

Celebrate No Mother's Day!!!!

Celebrate No Mother's Day

LEARNING TO WIN: Maryland Personal Finance Challenge Prepares Students for the Real World

The 2013 MCEE Personal Finance Challenge included 28 four-person teams from 18 MD schools. Local nonprofit CCCS of MD & DE sponsors this event to teach teens financial skills they can use for life.

A remedy for drug disposal

There’s a lot to think about when disposing of unused, unwanted medicine and prescriptions. Proper disposal keeps these drugs out of reach of anyone not given that prescription.

Sleep on it

When a busy world pulls you in every direction, sleep can drop to the bottom of your priority list. It should be near the top. A good night’s sleep is more important than you think.

What's going around - Spring allergies

Ah, spring. The sun shines, the birds chirp, and people everywhere sneeze and cough from allergies. Spring is usually the time when people with allergies suffer the most.

"Do these guys ever tell the truth?"

The justice system is broken. Attorney's and judges are running a system of plunder and police get away with murder, litterally. At least one exception exists.

Safeway Kicks Off Annual People With Disablities Fundraising Campaign

Safeway announces the start of its annual fundraising campaign that benefits organizations serving people with disabilities (Easter Seals, Special Olympics and Rebuilding Together).

Sugarloaf Crafts Festival Celebrates American Craftsmanship in Gaithersburg, MD

April 12-14 Show Offers a True “Made in America” Experience for Spring

Comptroller Franchot to Host Online Chat Session

Comptroller Franchot hosts online chat

Take the sting out of spring

As Spring gets ready to burst onto the scene you will see plenty of activity outside. Trees and flowers have been waiting for warmer temperatures. But so have bees, wasps and other stinging insects.

Local Boy Scout Becomes Council's Youngest to Earn all 130 Merit Badges

Local Boy Scout becomes Council's youngest to earn all 130 merit badges. His accomplishment at age 13, taking places over three continents, is an impressive success story.

What's your excuse?

Regular exercise in order to stay healthy is a goal for lots of people, but chances are you could use a little help sticking with your exercise routine.

Get the most from your physician visit

There are many reasons that you visit a physician. Whatever the reason, a few simple preparations will help you get the most out of your time with the physician.

Appy Valentine’s Day!

Love is in the air… or at least in the wireless airwaves. AT&T has compiled a list of apps that can help make this Valentine’s Day a special one for your special someone, even at the last minute.

K-9 Veterans Day ideas for March 13, 2013

They Served to Save They Deserve to be Remembered.

Securing the Future and Honoring the Rich History of Catholicism

Recent events at the parish tell of securing the future and honoring the rich history of Catholicism in Southern Maryland through a unique exhibit at St. Mary's of Piscataway Catholic Church.

BLOG: Tips for Talking to Children in Trauma

In the event that you need assistance dealing with the traumatic incident in Newton, CT with your children, here are tips that may be useful.

The Center for Adoption Support and Education and Jockey International, Inc. Launch Regional Backpack Donation Program for Newly Adopted Children

Children adopted through the child welfare system arrive at new homes with little more than the clothes on their backs and a few personal items, often carried in a simple garbage bag.

FDHS 1st Quarter Principal's List and Honor Roll

Are You On The List? The Frederick Douglass High School Principal's and Honor Roll List

"Uncomfortable Conversations" Premieres Nov. 30

"Uncomfortable Conversations" premieres Friday, November 30. Live theatrical performances for middle school and high school youth spark dialogue around how to cope with dating issues.

National Young Marines Youth Program Celebrates Veterans Appreciation Week

Local unit in Upper Marlboro area was among national Young Marines youth to participate in Veterans Appreciation Week.

Counterpoint: Question 7 Is a Bad Deal for Maryland and Should Be Rejected

Marylanders should vote no on Question 7 because the wild promises being made have proved to be false. It is a bad deal for the state.

Jack-o-Lantern Carving Safety Tips

Pumpkin carving is a treasured Halloween tradition, but can also pose safety risks. Amica Insurance shares tips for staying safe while carving and lighting pumpkins.

Dreading Election Day Lines? Vote Early

Read more about how to take advantage of Early Voting to save yourself some time and hassle while still participating in the political process.

Straightening My Long & Winding Road

Back to the basics with Tim's Deals.

5 Tips to Supercharge Your Networking Using Business Cards

Some believe business cards don’t carry the weight they use to. The truth is, business cards can still be a very powerful marketing if used properly.