Maryland CPS officials clarify when actions might be abuse, and not, following uproar over parents who let their kids walk home alone.
Plus, Rumba Club on Rockville Town Square, outdoor concert in Silver Spring, NSFW comedy, "Ruddigore" opera, and Celebrate! Gaithersburg.
Federal authorities say they arrested people running an open-air drug market in Silver Spring, and selling drugs at PG County music studio.
Some top posts in Maryland include sobriety checkpoint, 18 drug suspects indicted, no swimming at beach and police chief's wife arrested.
A Hyattsville man will spend 61 months in prison for using fake identities to buy Cadillacs and BMWs from Silver Spring, Bowie dealers.
It’s never fun to think about getting sick while on vacation, but sometimes it does happen. That’s why it’s important to plan ahead.
All those cold snaps of winter will be forgotten as temperatures climb. Here's a breakdown of how we get there in Montgomery County.
Some top posts in Maryland, including a woman treated for a rare form of TB. Plus, how to share your local news, events and pics on Patch.
All of winter's icy blasts will be forgotten as temperatures climb into the 90s Thursday and Friday in Montgomery County.
The transit authority is pulling all 100 of its 4000-series cars for safety inspections after doors opened while trains were moving.
The public is invited to this fun event at the Pratt Library (Southeast Anchor Branch) Thursday, June 11 at 10:30 a.m. Wojo returns book!
Hollywood Casino is Bringing the Laughs All Summer Long
Meet Daffodil, a cuddly, social Bulldog mix who is looking for her new family.
Sex assault suspect in safety vest, best crab house in town, weapons testing alert and other news from Maryland Patches.
More than 380 teaching, staff positions may be cut; Chromebook initiative stalled to make up $53 million budget shortfall.
The D.C.-based company known for gourmet, handmade pizza will celebrate its grand opening this weekend.
The April 2015 unemployment rate for Montgomery County was 3.7 percent, according to government data.
Enjoy your lunch break on Fridays in June with food vendors, live music, games and free ice cream!
Interfaith event will update residents on efforts to deepen understanding and improve collaboration between the district and faith leaders.
Some top posts in Maryland include 9 months since Hoggle siblings vanished, MD pair on World Cup team, and Greene Turtle's Bel Air opening.
Family members of Sarah and Jacob Hoggle, missing for 9 months today, say Montgomery County Police are wrong to assume they are dead.
Come out to the park at Downtown Crown, (near chop't and &pizza) relax and enjoy some live music under the stars!
Come out and treat yourself and your dog to a fun-filled day of activities on June 13th from 11am - 2pm!
The American team playing in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup includes two players from the Montgomery-based Washington Spirit squad.
Romantic villa and 19th-century Victorian are also among this week's notable homes for sale across the state.
Thunderstorms are in the forecast.
Plus, summer concert schedules, mini ponies, community theater productions, chamber and public safety awards, new businesses and Doxie Fest.
Butt injections end life, bishop goes to court and other top news of the week from Maryland Patches.
Red Cross, Walmart, PetSmart, Staples, Sysco and Prince George's County Schools have jobs found on the Patch Jobs Board.
Here are all the important dates families need to know about for the coming school year.
Waterfront farmers market, senior pranks and more stories from Maryland Patches.
Shark Week kicks off July 5 on the Discovery Channel. Viewers will decide which shark mural decorates the Silver Spring building.
Hollywood Casino is Bringing the Jams All Summer Long
Plus, The Crawdaddies, Art Walk in the Park, Lloyd Dobler Effect, Sunday Fun Day, "NSFW" comedy, Taste of Wheaton + Community Band Day.
Some top posts in Maryland include vigil for domestic violence victim, Bowie teen killed, swimmer presumed drowned + porch, lake fires set.
Some top posts in Maryland include CIA torture of Owings Mills grad, fatal butt injections, Wheelmobile in Balto + is HBO's "Veep" leaving?
The two counties' prosecutors have agreed to look into cases where someone dies in police custody to build faith in the justice system.
Fire at Maryland politician's house, noise complaints and more stories from Maryland Patches.
Some top posts in Maryland, including a hazardous materials scare over the weekend. Plus, how to share your news, events and pics.
Natural Resources Police offer tips after deadly week on water.