Welcome to Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia
Below are some of the resources for MD, VA and the DC Metropolitan area. This area encompasses approximately a 60 mile radius of the NIH Bethesda, MD Campus.
Official website of the State of Maryland
Official website of the Commonwealth of Virginia
Attractions
MD Attractions
- Top 15 Maryland Attractions
- Official Travel and Tourism Website for Maryland
- Things to do in Maryland
- Places to visit in Maryland for Kids
VA Attractions
DC Attractions
Camping
MD Camping
VA Camping
DC Camping
- There isn’t any camping in District of Columbia (DC), however, you will find camping fairly close by in Maryland and Virginia.
Child and Family Care
MD Child Care
- Department of Human Services- Child Care Services
- Maryland Childcare Centers and Preschools
- State Department of Education
MD Family Care
- Maryland Department of Aging
- Eldercare Locator
- Maryland Senior Care Services
- Maryland Health Care Commission Adult Day Care and Consumer Guide to Long Term Care
VA Child Care
- Virginia Child Care Directory
- Virginia Department of Social Services
- Northern Virginia Magazine - Top Day Cares/Preschools
VA Family Care
- Virginia Division for the Aging
- Assisted Living
- Virginia Retirement Homes
- Virginia Retirement Living and Care
DC Child Care
- Department of Human Services- Child Care Services
- DC Child and Family Services Agency
- DC Childcare Search
DC Family Care
Concerts
MD Concerts-Movies-Theaters
VA Concerts-Movies-Theaters
- Virginia Concert Tickets and Tour Schedules
- Virginia Movie Theaters Guide
- The Virginia Theater
- Virginia Theater Guide
DC Concerts-Movies-Theaters
Craigslist
Dining Out
MD Dining Out
VA Dining Out
DC Dining Out
Disability Services in the Community
MD Disability Services
- Maryland Department of Disabilities
- Maryland Motorists with Disabilities
- Montgomery County Disability Services
VA Disability Services
- Virginia Disability Services Agencies
- Virginia department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
- Transportation Services for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities
DC Disability Services
Education
MD Education
- Maryland State Department of Education
- Maryland State School Ratings
- Parent’s Guide: School Improvement in Maryland
MD Childcare Centers and Preschools
MD County Schools System Websites
- Allegany County Public Schools
- Anne Arundel County Public Schools
- Baltimore County Public Schools
- Calvert County Public Schools
- Caroline County Public Schools
- Carroll County Public Schools
- Cecil County Public Schools
- Charles County Public Schools
- Dorchester County Public Schools
- Frederick County Public Schools
- Garrett County Public Schools
- Harford County Public Schools
- Howard County Public Schools
- Kent County Public Schools
- Montgomery County Public Schools
- Prince George’s County Public Schools
- Queen Anne’s County Public Schools
- Saint Mary’s County Public Schools
- Somerset County Public Schools
- Talbot County Public Schools
- Washington County Public Schools
- Worcester County Public Schools
MD Private Schools
MD Colleges and Universities
MD Vocational, Technical and Trade Schools
VA Education
- Virginia Department of Education
- Virginia State Council of Higher Education
- Virginia Education System
VA Pre Schools
- Northern Virginia Magazine - Top Day Cares/Preschools
- Find Preschools by Location
- UVA Guide to Preschools
VA Private Schools
VA Public Schools
VA Colleges and Universities
VA Public School System Websites
- Arlington Public Schools
- Alexandria Public Schools
- Culpeper Public Schools
- Fairfax Public Schools
- Fauquier Public Schools
- King George Public Schools
- Loudoun Public Schools
- Prince William Public Schools
- Spotsylvania Public Schools
- Stafford Public Schools
- Westmoreland Public Schools
DC Education
DC Preschools
DC Public Schools
- District of Columbia Public Schools
- District of Columbia School Profiles
- Enrolling Your Child in School
DC Charter Schools
DC Private Schools
DC Colleges and Universities
DC Technical Schools
Emergency Services
MD Emergency Services
- Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
- Poison Control
- Maryland Fire Departments
- Maryland Law Enforcement Departments
VA Emergency Services
DC Emergency Services
Employment Opportunities for Spouses and Families
MD Employment Opportunities for Spouses and Families
- USA Jobs-Federal Employment
- Maryland Staffing Agencies
- Maryland Employment Guide
- Maryland State Job Openings
VA Employment Opportunities for Spouses and Families
DC Employment Opportunities for Spouses and Families
Finance
Health and Fitness
MD Health and Fitness
- Fitness Centers in Maryland
- Maryland YMCA
- Montgomery County Aquatics
- Montgomery County Outdoor Pools
VA Health and Fitness
DC Health and Fitness
Hospitals
MD Hospitals
VA Hospitals
DC Hospitals
Hotels
Housing
MD Housing
MD Real Estate
VA Housing
VA Real Estate
DC Housing
DC Real Estate
LGBT Resoures
Libraries
MD Libraries
VA Libraries
DC Libraries
Mail Services
MD Mail Services
VA Mail Services
DC Mail Services
Pet Care
Publications
MD Publications
VA Publications
- Virginia Living Magazine
- Richmond Times Dispatch Newspaper
- Inside Nova
- Northern Virginia Magazine
- Washington Post
- Washington Times
- Washingtonian Magazine
DC Publications
Shopping
MD Shopping
VA Shopping
DC Shopping
Social Security
MD Social Security
VA Social Security
DC Social Security
Sports Venues
MD Sports Venues
VA Sports Venues
DC Sports Venues
Transportation in the Community
Airports
MD Airports
VA Airports
DC Airports
Airport Shuttles
MD Airport Shuttles
VA Airport Shuttles
DC Airport Shuttles
Bicycle
MD Bicycle
VA Bicycle
DC Bicycle
Buses
MD Buses
VA Buses
DC Buses
Cabs/Taxis
MD Cabs/Taxis
VA Cabs/Taxis
- Fairfax County Taxicab (serves all of Virginia)
- Red Top Cab (serves Arlington and more)
- Fairfax Yellow Cab (serves Fairfax County and more)
DC Cabs/Taxis
Department of Motor Vehicles/Motor Vehicle Administration
MD Motor Vehicle Administration
VA Department of Motor Vehicles
DC Department of Motor Vehicles
Department of Transportation
MD
VA
DC
EZ-Pass
EZ-Pass is an electronic toll collection system. Motorists open a prepaid account and attach a small electronic device called a transponder to their windshield or license plate. As vehicles travel through toll facilities, tolls are automatically deducted from a prepaid account.
MD EZ-Pass
VA EZ-Pass
DC EZ-Pass
- DC passes must be purchased from another state's website. Go to MD EZ-Pass or VA EZ-Pass site to purchase your device.
HOV Lane
Metro - Subway and Buses
Parking Meter Information—Including Payment Systems
MD Parking Meter
VA Parking Meter
DC Parking Meter
Rental Cars
Trains
MD Trains
VA Trains
DC Trains
Zipcar
Utilities
MD Utilities
MD Cable Companies
MD Electricity
MD Gas
MD Water and Sewer
VA Utilities
VA Cable Companies
VA Gas
VA Electricity
VA Water and Sewer
VA Waste Management
- City of Alexandria Waste Management
- Prince William County Trash & Recycling
- Permitted Waste Collection Companies
DC Utilities
DC Cable Companies
DC Electricity
DC Water and Sewer
DC Gas
Voter Registration
MD Voter Registration
VA Voter Registration
DC Voter Registration