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Man convicted in fatal Rockville stabbing spree

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

by Em Espey

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

by Mike Unger

Former assistant police chief Luther Reynolds dies of cancer

Officials mourn loss of ‘tremendous leader’ and ‘humble public servant’

by Em Espey

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

by Elia Griffin

Recent Stories

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

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

by Elia Griffin May 26, 2023 10:54 amMay 26, 2023 3:10 pm

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

Culture

Westfield Wheaton makes a splash with The Little Mermaid release

Celebrate the remake of a classic with music, makeovers, and face paint

by Akira Kyles May 25, 2023 9:15 amMay 25, 2023 9:22 am

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.

by Staff May 25, 2023 6:00 amMay 24, 2023 5:58 pm

Silver Spring artist makes collage of Rep. Raskin’s bandanas

Plus: Fourth grader becomes Rockville mayor, woman charged for fatal Rock Creek Parkway crash

by Staff May 24, 2023 6:00 amMay 24, 2023 10:49 am

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

by Staff May 26, 2023 6:00 amMay 25, 2023 11:59 pm

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

by Ginny Bixby May 25, 2023 4:27 pmMay 26, 2023 10:49 am

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

by Ginny Bixby May 25, 2023 10:03 amMay 25, 2023 4:18 pm

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

by Anne Tallent May 24, 2023 10:13 pmMay 25, 2023 9:17 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

Two pedestrians among three traffic fatalities Sunday in Montgomery County

Deaths are six and seventh pedestrian fatalities of the year.

by Elia Griffin May 22, 2023 6:28 pmMay 23, 2023 4:18 pm

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Education & Family

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

MCPS school administrators’ union joins federal partner

All three MCPS employee unions now have national support

by Em Espey May 24, 2023 2:56 pmMay 24, 2023 2:57 pm

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

by Em Espey May 24, 2023 12:36 pmMay 25, 2023 9:18 am

Award-winning actors, journalists, producers to speak at MCPS graduations

Almost 12k students anticipated to receive diplomas

by Em Espey May 23, 2023 10:37 amMay 23, 2023 4:04 pm

Germantown family helps raise adoption tax deductions

Plus, Gaithersburg teen collects nearly 15,000 books for donations and Marriott makes concession in fee disclosures.

by Staff May 18, 2023 6:00 amMay 18, 2023 11:42 am

Blair junior leads panel discussion on ‘model minority myth’

Forum to highlight harmful mental health effects of Asian American stereotyping

by Em Espey May 16, 2023 4:45 pmMay 17, 2023 10:00 am

Breaking down the MCPS capital improvement projects

Where MCPS plans to spend funds from the recordation tax hike

by Em Espey May 15, 2023 5:36 pmMay 16, 2023 12:56 pm

Food & Drink

What PLNT Burger’s chef has learned from his mistakes

Spike Mendelsohn runs a restaurant empire in Montgomery County and D.C.

by Buzz McClain May 24, 2023 3:45 pmMay 24, 2023 3:45 pm

Motorkat in Takoma Park, Salt & Vine in Olney to debut this week

Try seasonal small plates or Italian cuisine at these new spots

by Akira Kyles May 24, 2023 9:00 amMay 24, 2023 3:46 pm

Discover the Taiwanese restaurant inside a gas station

Amore Eats offers bento boxes and bao buns

by David Hagedorn May 17, 2023 9:28 amMay 18, 2023 3:29 pm

Restaurants, ratings and reviews: MCPS students play food critic

Discover Foxtrot cafe on Bethesda Row and Isaac’s Poultry Market in Gaithersburg

by Akira Kyles May 12, 2023 3:11 pmMay 12, 2023 3:20 pm

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