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Live your coastal grandmother dreams with these beachy home picks

This trend isn’t about age–it’s about lifestyle

by Carolyn Weber

MCPS closer to making financial literacy a graduation requirement

Plus: County holds memorial for unhoused residents, state chooses new elections administrator

by Staff

Fairland, Briggs Chaney would be less car-centric, more bikeable under new master plan

Planning Board approves area’s first master plan since 1997; Council still to review

by Elia Griffin

Democratic Central Committee member, others make case for District 17 delegate seat

With latest appointee, 41% of MoCo’s state legislators will have been placed by panel

by Ginny Bixby

Recent Stories

‘A wake-up call’: Why Canadian wildfires are causing smoky skies in Montgomery County

NASA scientist says changing climate and bigger, hotter blazes are causes

by Courtney Cohn June 8, 2023 4:44 pmJune 9, 2023 1:57 pm

Families for Safe Streets memorialize lives lost on roadways, demand action from county

Rally brings together advocates, families affected by traffic violence

by Elia Griffin June 8, 2023 12:29 pmJune 8, 2023 12:45 pm

County urges residents to stay indoors amid code-purple air quality, Canadian smoke

Schools open but recess is indoors; county buses free; outdoor rec programs canceled

by Em Espey June 8, 2023 11:42 amJune 8, 2023 4:58 pm

Culture

Family flees Afghanistan, makes Montgomery County home

After the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Amini family left behind everything familiar to escape Taliban rule.

by Amy Halpern June 7, 2023 9:35 pmJune 9, 2023 9:39 am

Journaling connected this Rockville family. Now they have their own line of journals.

Meredith, Jonathan, Sofie and Jules Jacobs collaborated on a series of journals to share their tradition with other families

by Caralee Adams June 6, 2023 3:27 pmJune 7, 2023 9:26 pm

Bethesda 11-year-old competes in National Spelling Bee

Plus: Gaithersburg’s Jordan Hawkins travels to the White House; emergency services respond to a crash

by Staff May 31, 2023 6:00 amMay 30, 2023 10:29 pm

Government & Politics

Importance of bipartisan cooperation stressed at Montgomery County Board of Elections swearing-in

New board has first majority-Democrat membership since 2015

by Ginny Bixby June 5, 2023 5:05 pmJune 6, 2023 2:45 pm

Democratic committee to consider one of its own to fill District 17 delegate vacancy

Body recently rejected proposed ban on members from voting to appoint themselves into the legislature

by Ginny Bixby June 2, 2023 6:02 pmJune 3, 2023 11:42 am

Del. Lesley Lopez is second Dem to enter race for Trone’s seat

Montgomery County representative will face fellow Democrat Del. Joe Vogel

by Ginny Bixby June 2, 2023 5:41 pmJune 5, 2023 9:49 am

Public Safety & Justice

Special Olympians, county police unite for Torch Run at Rock Creek Regional Park

‘It helps us to establish those relationships,’ Chief Jones says of event

by Courtney Cohn June 8, 2023 10:33 amJune 8, 2023 10:33 am

Dangerous air quality in region remains in effect

Plus: MCDOT launches a new trip planner app with Ride-On buses, Metro to launch new reduced fare program

by Staff June 8, 2023 6:00 amJune 8, 2023 10:16 am

Teenage girl shot at underage party in Silver Spring

Plus: Police search for serial Trolley Trail groper; Rockville bank employee steals millions from churches

by Staff June 5, 2023 6:00 amJune 5, 2023 8:41 am

Homes of the Week

Education & Family

School board finalizes $3.165 billion MCPS budget

Concerns remain about upcoming end to post-pandemic relief funds

by Em Espey June 8, 2023 7:00 amJune 8, 2023 11:43 am

Canadian wildfire smoke prompts MCPS to cancel outdoor activities

Graduation and field trips could be impacted, officials say

by Em Espey June 7, 2023 12:20 pmJune 8, 2023 9:24 am

Protesters converge on MCPS headquarters over LGBTQ+ book opt-out

Tension mounts as school board prepares to respond to lawsuit

by Em Espey June 6, 2023 5:10 pmJune 7, 2023 9:38 pm

MCPS forced to make budget cuts as pandemic relief funds dry up

School board to vote on new budget June 6

by Em Espey June 2, 2023 5:38 pmJune 2, 2023 5:39 pm

Parents, students, doctors react to MCPS lawsuit targeting LGBTQ+ storybooks

Complaint alleges MCPS violated families’ First Amendment rights

by Em Espey June 2, 2023 12:46 pmJune 5, 2023 9:40 am

Montgomery Blair senior dies suddenly; cause undisclosed

Karen Lopez Vasquez passed away weeks before her anticipated graduation

by Em Espey May 26, 2023 2:58 pmMay 26, 2023 7:14 pm

Montgomery County summer school shifts to invitation-only

Parents raise concern about special education staffing

by Em Espey May 25, 2023 4:15 pmMay 25, 2023 4:55 pm

Food & Drink

Three great places to work remotely

Work from lively cafes and local coffee shops in Montgomery County

by Jacqueline Mendelsohn June 5, 2023 4:22 pmJune 6, 2023 10:07 am

Find wellness and whiskey at these three getaways

A historic spa, America’s whiskey roots and more

by Christine Koubek Flynn June 2, 2023 2:29 pmJune 6, 2023 10:07 am

Scoops of a retirement dream expand into Montgomery County

Chevy Chase and Rockville are about to get a little sweeter

by Akira Kyles June 1, 2023 10:16 amJune 1, 2023 1:53 pm

New restaurant will open in Potomac in July, hopes to bring Maryland’s First Michelin Star

Plus: Local fifth grader at National Spelling Bee heads to quarterfinals, Bethesda-based company pushes to legalize fentanyl test strips

by Staff June 1, 2023 6:00 amMay 31, 2023 9:55 pm

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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

by Elia Griffin May 19, 2023 10:40 amMay 19, 2023 10:59 am

Three men steal bags full of merchandise at Bethesda CVS

Police offer $10k reward for their arrest

by Em Espey May 17, 2023 1:24 pmMay 18, 2023 10:52 am

Pennsylvania therapy provider for autistic children expands to MoCo

New office opening in Bethesda

by Em Espey May 11, 2023 10:12 amMay 11, 2023 10:13 am

Rockville

TikTok influencer attempted to launder $1.2 million in COVID-19 relief loans

Potomac resident Denish Sahadevan, 31, pleaded guilty to federal charges Wednesday

by Em Espey May 31, 2023 4:13 pmMay 31, 2023 4:18 pm

Rockville Economic Development (REDI) Launches ‘Explore Rockville: Global Bites’ Campaign

Rockville Residents, Download the $25 Preloaded Digital Passport to Try the City’s Best International Cuisine

May 30, 2023 10:49 amMay 30, 2023 10:49 am

Man convicted in fatal Rockville stabbing spree

Scorpio Alexander Stanfield, 32, faces up to 65 years in prison

by Em Espey May 27, 2023 10:18 amMay 30, 2023 10:49 am

Silver Spring

Developer dishes on preliminary plans for Tastee Diner in Silver Spring

Roadside Development plans to preserve façade and construct a mixed-use building.

by Elia Griffin June 1, 2023 4:41 pmJune 2, 2023 10:04 am

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

by Elia Griffin May 26, 2023 10:53 amMay 26, 2023 10:53 am

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

by Em Espey May 23, 2023 3:52 pmMay 24, 2023 9:44 am

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