Man convicted in fatal Rockville stabbing spree
Scorpio Alexander Stanfield, 32, faces up to 65 years in prison
Community unites to rebuild Scotland A.M.E. Zion Church
Montgomery County residents gather to resurrect the historic building after it was damaged in a 2019 flood
Former assistant police chief Luther Reynolds dies of cancer
Officials mourn loss of ‘tremendous leader’ and ‘humble public servant’
Executive director of long-troubled Purple Line is out
Region’s first light-rail line has had a turbulent history of delays, spending over budget and changing of contractors
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Recent Stories
Montgomery Blair senior dies suddenly; cause undisclosed
Karen Lopez Vasquez passed away weeks before her anticipated graduation
Teen held without bond in Wheaton Metro slaying; to be tried as adult
Gaithersburg 16-year-old was a 10th grader at Magruder High School
ICE requests detainer for man charged with sexual assault, robbery on Silver Spring trail
Suspect has dodged removal orders since 2014; County police say they don’t deal with immigration issues
Culture
Westfield Wheaton makes a splash with The Little Mermaid release
Celebrate the remake of a classic with music, makeovers, and face paint
Highly anticipated Citizens & Culture restaurant opens in Downtown Silver Spring
Plus: Authorities warn senior citizens of home repair scams, fourth grader becomes Gaithersburg’s junior mayor.
Silver Spring artist makes collage of Rep. Raskin’s bandanas
Plus: Fourth grader becomes Rockville mayor, woman charged for fatal Rock Creek Parkway crash
Government & Politics
Elrich not interested in vying for Commanders stadium
Plus: Teen escapes attempted burglary at Gaithersburg home, Bethesda fifth grader will compete in National Spelling Bee
Was County Council’s budget process transparent? Elrich, Mink criticize Glass
Members were prompted to cut items from high priority list in private, Mink says
Kicking the can down the road? Council OKs 4.7% tax hike despite concerns
Budget’s reliance on one-time funds, reserves, rosy projections prompts hand-wringing
Public Safety & Justice
Gaithersburg 16-year-old, another 14-year-old arrested in Wheaton Metro slaying
Older teen charged with murder; younger teen charged as accessory after the fact
Silver Spring woman’s 16-month-old son beaten to death by boyfriend, police allege
Marlon Adilson Melendez, 28, arrested for child abuse and murder
Two pedestrians among three traffic fatalities Sunday in Montgomery County
Deaths are six and seventh pedestrian fatalities of the year.
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Education & Family
Montgomery County summer school shifts to invitation-only
Parents raise concern about special education staffing
MCPS school administrators’ union joins federal partner
All three MCPS employee unions now have national support
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Parents file lawsuit against MCPS over use of LGBTQ-inclusive books
Plaintiffs allege inability to opt kids out of materials violates First Amendment religious rights
Award-winning actors, journalists, producers to speak at MCPS graduations
Almost 12k students anticipated to receive diplomas
Germantown family helps raise adoption tax deductions
Plus, Gaithersburg teen collects nearly 15,000 books for donations and Marriott makes concession in fee disclosures.
Blair junior leads panel discussion on ‘model minority myth’
Forum to highlight harmful mental health effects of Asian American stereotyping
Breaking down the MCPS capital improvement projects
Where MCPS plans to spend funds from the recordation tax hike
Food & Drink
What PLNT Burger’s chef has learned from his mistakes
Spike Mendelsohn runs a restaurant empire in Montgomery County and D.C.
Motorkat in Takoma Park, Salt & Vine in Olney to debut this week
Try seasonal small plates or Italian cuisine at these new spots
Discover the Taiwanese restaurant inside a gas station
Amore Eats offers bento boxes and bao buns
Restaurants, ratings and reviews: MCPS students play food critic
Discover Foxtrot cafe on Bethesda Row and Isaac’s Poultry Market in Gaithersburg
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News in Your Town
Bethesda
Construction to begin on new addition at NIH Clinical Center
Groundbreaking ceremony at nation’s research hospital in Bethesda celebrated past, future medical discoveries
Three men steal bags full of merchandise at Bethesda CVS
Police offer $10k reward for their arrest
Pennsylvania therapy provider for autistic children expands to MoCo
New office opening in Bethesda
Rockville
Video shows car cruise into Sniffers doggy daycare in Rockville
No employees or dogs were harmed by the incident
Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes expands gym business fueled with positivity
Sunday’s grand opening of Rockville gym features meet-and-greet with legend
Man convicted in fatal stabbing over $20
Jaime Havier Lee faces up to 40 years in prison
Silver Spring
Double shooting in east Silver Spring sends two men to hospital
Victims were found at scene off New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring businesses, police team up to curb crime amid concerns
Quarterly safety briefings, email distribution list and trainings to be offered
Man charged with rape and kidnapping using machete may have more victims, police say
20-year-old Jose Roberto Hernandez-Penal arrested Tuesday after Silver Spring manhunt
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Culture
So long, ‘Hunter Hiden’: Another message disappears from ‘Surrender Dorothy’ bridge
CSX overpass in Kensington has history of cheeky graffiti dating back to 1974
Montgomery County, municipal pools set to make a splash for Memorial Day weekend
7 county sites, plus Rockville and Gaithersburg, will open Saturday despite iffy forecast
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Bethesda couple creates art from air plants, succulents and moss
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Where to eat, drink and shop in Poolesville
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Profiles + Showcases
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Home & Garden
Effort aims to cultivate diversity among Montgomery County farmers
Officials say guide will connect BIPOC farmers with networks, grant information, other resources
Seven pieces of home decor that channel an English country kitchen
You don’t have to be an Anglophile to appreciate their warm, vintage charm
Check out these four beautiful bathrooms, each remodeled for maximum personality
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