Rockville, MD|News|
Election 2026: Meet MoCo At-Large Candidate Vicki Vergagni
Vicki Vergagni, who's running to serve as an at-large councilmember tells Patch she's looking to make homeownership more affordable.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
- Germantown, MD
Gaby Arancibia is a Patch editor covering Maryland's Anne Arundel, Baltimore and Montgomery counties.
She's a seasoned editor with nearly 10 years' worth of experience covering national and international news. From covering elections to geopolitical developments, Gaby has proven pivotal to the newsroom during major breaking news situations.
Gaby comes to Patch from WTOP, where she used her skills to highlight how decisions in the federal government impact residents across D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
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Across Maryland, MD|News|
Boating Supply Store West Marine To Close 4 MD Locations
West Marine, a boating and fishing supply chain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May. Now, it's closing down 59 stores.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
MoCo First Responders Help Fawn, 'Almost' Rescue Bird
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue helped a fawn stuck in a window well and nearly rescued a bird this week in Potomac.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|Neighbor News|
MoCo Fifth Grader Honored For Saving Younger Student's Life
A fifth grader serving as a safety patrol at Brooke Grove Elementary School in Olney was honored for life-saving action he took in March.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Taco Bamba To Open Third MoCo Location This Fall
Taco Bamba is a Northern Virginia restaurant with more than a dozen locations. Now, it's looking to expand into downtown Bethesda.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Catonsville, MD|News|
Man Sentenced For Sexually Exploiting Girls, Coercing Them To Self-Harm
A 21-year-old Halethorpe man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for cyberstalking and sexually exploiting several young girls.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Anne Arundel, MD|News|
Anne Arundel Co. Issues 'No Swimming' Advisories At 2 Beaches Over Bacteria Levels
The county issued "no swimming" advisories for the Upper Magothy and Bayside beaches due to "high enterococci or bacteria levels."
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Anne Arundel, MD|News|
Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Pasadena
Health officials are sounding the alarm after a raccoon found in Pasadena on Monday tested positive for rabies.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
World Market To Host Annapolis Grand Opening This Month
The World Market will host its grand opening on June 26 at the Annapolis Plaza.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Silver Spring, MD|News|
MD Man Tried To Pull Over MoCo Officer During Traffic Stop: Police
A 42-year-old man was charged with impersonating an officer after Montgomery County Police said he tried to pull over an unmarked car.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Across Maryland, MD|News|
Backyard Cookout Costs Rise: What Maryland Hosts Can Expect
Costs for that backyard cookout could cost Marylanders about 2.4% more than last year. See what you can do to counteract the spike.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Deck Fire Displaces 3 People, Racks Up $750K In Damage
A fire that broke out at a Chevy Chase home displaced three adults and caused $750,000 in damages.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Body Of Missing Swimmer Recovered From Potomac River: MCFRS
The body of Nazir Bell, a 20-year-old who went missing after swimming in the Potomac River, was recovered Tuesday.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Annapolis Officials Want Your Opinion On City's 'Visual Brand'
The City of Annapolis is weighing its options for a visual branding makeover, and it wants to hear from residents.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Across Maryland, MD|News|
5 Maryland Universities Ranked Among World’s Best By US News
A handful of universities in Maryland ranked among the best in a new global ranking. See what schools in the Old Line State made the cut.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
Advisory Issued After PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Found In Pond, Streams
Residents are being warned to steer clear of a stormwater pond and nearby streams in Rockville and Gaithersburg due to elevated PFAS levels.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
New Criminal Charges Filed In Key Bridge Collapse: Report
A fresh round of charges were filed in connection with the 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Missing Swimmer ID'd As Potomac River Search Goes Into Day Three
The missing swimmer was identified as a 20-year-old Towson University student who had graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Across Maryland, MD|News|
These Were MD's Most Popular Baby Names In 2025
Can you guess which baby names were most popular in Maryland last year? The Social Security Administration just released the data.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Glen Burnie, MD|News|
Popular Comics Store To Hold Grand Opening
Third Eye Comics will be holding a grand opening for its new Glen Burnie location in just over a month.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
