Long Island rental home owners sentenced for fire that killed two Potomac sisters
2022 blaze case ends with couple receiving probation and community service
McClain Delaney declares victory in Maryland’s 6th Congressional District race
Parrott says he will not concede until all votes are counted
Three facing attempted murder charge in Thursday shooting of teen
Suspects caught after police pursuit; victim shot multiple times in Montgomery Village
County officer who lost legs in collision ready to get back on the road
Sgt. Patrick Kepp returned to work in June, hopes to resume traffic enforcement this month
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2024 Neighborhood guide: Garrett Park
This small town is a designated as an arboretum
16-year-old allegedly carrying 432 suspected fentanyl pills arrested
18-year-old alleged buyer also charged in Nov. 1 incident in Glenmont area, police say
Rockville to unveil Beall Avenue roadway safety mural, traffic-calming improvements Sunday
Project aims to revitalize street aesthetics, slow vehicles, increase pedestrian safety
Culture
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Potomac’s Jennifer Cash took her passion from hobby to small business
From Bethesda Magazine: Where to shop feathery fashion
Be a rare bird this season with statement-making plumes on everything from a chic cardigan to black booties
Government & Politics
The election isn’t over: County ballot canvass to continue
Updated numbers favoring McClain Delaney released Friday in Maryland’s 6th Congressional District race
6th Congressional District race still too close to call as mail-in ballot canvass begins
McClain Delaney holds advantage in race
Fears of Trump-driven federal agency cuts spur talk of MoCo tax increases
Elrich promises assessment of potential impact: ‘There’s no easy answer to this.’
Public Safety & Justice
Gaithersburg man to serve 21 years in prison for assaulting police officers
Jermaine Palmer punched law enforcement official in face, rendering him unconscious
Black students, residents report receiving texts with racist threats
MCPS condemns messages in email to families; multiple states targeted
Gaithersburg man faces 80 years in prison for 2023 arson spree
Fernando Herrera-Rivera set four fires that caused $1 million in damage
Education & Family
MCPS projecting $5 million deficit this fiscal year
District to use fund balance, enforce some spending and hiring restrictions
‘Crumbling architecture’: MCPS community raises facility concerns
Issues at Wootton High, Eastern Middle and Cold Spring Elementary dominate school board public hearing
State issues guidelines on how schools should conduct active shooter drills
Plus: MoCo residents react to national election results; Group of boys beat man, stole his car in Takoma Park
‘CIP is more like TBD:’ Community members push school board to fulfill MCPS building needs
Rockville mayor, students, parents attend facilities hearing
Montgomery Blair High School students are finalists in NPR contest
Plus: Growing number of unaffiliated voters in Maryland could impact elections; Local nonprofit provides free beds for kids in need
Following the money in the MoCo school board race
Former MCCPTA leader raises the most of six candidates
Montgomery College wins $562K grant for campus security
Funding to pay for new security system for East County Education Center, surveillance cameras
Food & Drink
Shops in Rockville’s Woodley Gardens begin to reopen after extended plumbing repairs
Carmen’s Italian Ice & Café opened Wednesday; Z&Z Manoushe Bakery to open Thursday
Fallen Oak Distilling launches with tasting room, speakeasy in Olney
Lone Oak Brewing Co. opens distillery on its property
BT’s Bethesda, a classic American eatery, set for November opening
Whitman High grad behind family-friendly restaurant on Cordell Avenue
Meet two Solaire Social vendors showcasing their cultures’ cuisines
Brazilian barbecue and Nigerian ice cream are just two offerings at the Silver Spring food hall
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Bethesda
Tory Burch, UNIQLO among four retailers to open at Westfield Montgomery mall
Abercrombie & Fitch to return, two others also coming in November; fourth in mid-2025
Police charge three Bethesda teens in connection with robbery
Employee struck in incident at Tobacco and More Mart, county police say
‘Katie Ledecky Day’: MoCo honors local Olympic superstar
County officials join Bethesda’s Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in celebration
Rockville
Silver Branch Brewing Co. expanding to Rockville next spring
New location will house company’s primary brewing space, offer outdoor dining, pizza
New BioHub facility in Rockville to train next generation of life sciences talent
Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller says center is ‘beacon of opportunity for our workforce’
Restaurants in Rockville’s Woodley Gardens closed due to center’s plumbing issues
Hard Times Café, Carmen’s Italian Ice among eateries shutting doors until Oct. 31
Silver Spring
County working to relocate refugees facing eviction
Plus: Longtime maintenance worker honored with celebration at Olney high school; Rep. Andy Harris dismisses challenge from celebrity chef José Andrés
Ida Ruben, MoCo’s ‘relentless champion’ in Annapolis, dies at 95
Lawmaker represented Silver Spring area for 32 years; funeral Monday afternoon
Two-alarm Aspen Hill apartment building fire displaces 33 residents
Overheated phone charger suspected of causing blaze; structure deemed unsafe to occupy, official says
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A family-friendly way to volunteer and a blooming business
From Bethesda Magazine: Things to do in November and December
Local light shows, plays, races, markets and more
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Chef Joseph Richard Tiernan’s solid cooking complements the spectacular Sugarloaf Mountain backdrop
From the vault: ‘The Blair Witch Project’ and its Montgomery County ties
The horror flick still bewitches more than 25 years after its premiere
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Home & Garden
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Reza Akhavi’s friends, family make a beeline to his sleek, modern space
How to make your kitchen the most colorful room in the house
From a blue kettle to an orange ventilation hood, there are appliances in every hue
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