Takoma Park Named Quarterfinalist for $5M Energy Prize

The city will fine tune a plan to reduce energy use and gas emissions and save money.

Montgomery County One of 10 Best Counties in The U.S.

Real estate brokerage site Movoto called the county a desirable place to live.

Two Men Will Run 185 Miles for Wounded Veterans

Two strangers will run a marathon a day together, from Cumberland, MD, to Washington, D.C., to help wounded veterans.

Walmart Grant to Help Parents of Autistic Kids

The Germantown Walmart store's grant to the Montgomery County Police Department will help improve safety for autistic children.

11 Years After 'Heaven,' What Life is Like for the Burpo Family

The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.

24 Amazing Ways Residents Inspire Their Communities

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

Everyday Inspirations: Incredible Ways People Give Back Locally

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

'Coupon Queen' Gets $800 Grocery Bill Down to $7, Gives Savings Away

A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.

Charitable Children: 'No Matter What Age You May Be, You Can Change the Life of Another'

As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.

Harp Healing: Woman Uses Music Therapy to Help Hospital Patients

After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.

Boy Combines Love of Grandfather, Baseball to Fight Dementia

Max Portnoy, 12, of Bethesda, organized a fundraiser to fight a severe type of dementia that his grandfather suffers from, raising money for research.

Nominate 'Everyday Inspirations' in Your Town

Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.

Maryland Native Wins Best Doritos Commercial in $1 Million Super Bowl Contest

Raj Suri of Ellicott City produced the 30-second commercial 'Time Machine.'

Man Steals from Coffee Shop—and You’ll Never Guess What Happened Next

Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?

Second Grader’s “Buddy Bench” Goes Viral

Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.

The Week's Best Good News: A Winning Wedding, 26 Days of Kindness and More

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

The Week's Best Good News: Man Finds $98K in Desk, Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Butterball Turkey Hotline Helps Home Cooks Conquer Thanksgiving

Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.

How to Order Butterbeer at Starbucks

It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.

The Week's Best Good News

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.

Nourish Now Helps Families Fill Food Gap

Montgomery County is one of the richest counties in the country, but it is not immune to struggles by some families to put food on the table. Thanks to a new county-wide food recovery initiative, that struggle is being made a little easier.

Eternal Flame Returned to JFK Gravesite

The eternal flame that's burned over the grave of President John F. Kennedy has been relocated again.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

Marylanders Begin Applying for Affordable Care Act Insurance

Thousands of low-income, unemployed Marylanders are visiting free clinics and community centers this week to find out if they are eligible for health insurance plans through the Affordable Care Act

Ahoy! 5 Ways to Celebrate 'Talk Like a Pirate Day'

Take a cruise, have a drink or grab a shrimp in Maryland for "Talk Like a Pirate Day."

Report: Montgomery County Farms Freeze to Feed Hungry

Freezing helps keep produce edible for local food centers.

Local Voices: Wheaton High School Sports, Campfire Peach Cobbler, and Home Energy Audits

See what local voices in Wheaton have been saying this week.

Photo of the Day: Turtles at Brookside Gardens

These turtles are basking in the sunshine.

Leggett, Navarro Celebrate New Glenmont Signs

Learn how the Greater Glenmont Civic Association, the county government, and the Montgomery Housing Partnership collaborated to create the signs.

Event Preview: Children's Day at Brookside Gardens

Musician Jay Mankita will perform songs that encourage children to eat healthy and exercise.

Maryland Ranks High in Charitable Giving

But other states rank higher. Does being a "blue state" have something to do with it?

DREAM Act Supporters Plan March from Silver Spring to Wheaton

Students will march along Georgia Avenue this Sunday afternoon.

Veirs Mill Intersection Welcomes New Stoplight

After a 20-year struggle, residents will celebrate the new stoplight's activation this Friday.

Stoplights Remain Dark in Wheaton Monday

Find out which traffic lights are without power along Wheaton's main roads in the wake of Friday's storm.

Speak Out: Are You Without Power?

What areas of Wheaton, Glenmont, and Kemp Mill have been most affected by the storm?

Metrorail News: Red Line Weekend Track Work

Single tracking will take place in two work zones on the Red Line during the weekend of June 29 through July 1. Passengers will be allowed to drink water on the trains through July 2.

Montgomery County Expands Recycling Program

Don't throw that away! Common food packaging items can now be recycled since the county has decided to accept this type of plastic.

Ride On, Parking Rates Increase July 1

Parking hours requiring payment will remain the same.

County Chooses to Expedite Wheaton Library Design

An accelerated schedule is moving the Wheaton library and recreation center forward without going through a design competition.