Credit City of Takoma Park

Summer vacation begins in less than a month, and it’s time to assess whether your kid has learned all the lessons appropriate to his or her age. With the pre-schoolers, can they b...

Credit Katie Griffith

  A year ago this week Montgomery County was rocked by the loss of three Magruder High School students killed in a drunk driving accident. Now, activists say, it’s time for the commu...

Credit Katie Mussel

  Do you think teenage drinking is a growing problem in Montgomery County? Is substance abuse getting out of hand? Are you just curious about the issues? Community leaders inclu...

Credit Frances Correa

The newly proposed EMS Fee will head to the Montgomery County Council on Tuesday with a recommendation against approval from the council's public safety committee. Amid a contentious...

Credit Emily Kimball

If your pit bull attacks someone, don't expect much sympathy in court. An opinion recently handed down by the Maryland Court of Appeals states that you should have already known the breed...

Credit Christopher Lancette

  The Flower Avenue (Flea) Market waves goodbye to Saturday and reopens Sunday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shoppers can find a different mix of vendors and treasures each w...

Credit Ryan McDermott

It's been warmer for some time now, but the Takoma Park Farmers Market will officially start its summer season Apr. 15. The market will co-host a Chalk4Peace.org event with Art Work...

Credit Christy Robbins

  Montgomery County schools should change schooling hours to start later, according to Patch readers. Almost 300 Patch readers to responded to a poll asking if they agreed with ...