Montgomery County bans gas-powered leaf blowers
Legislation will be effective on sales in 2024, with full restriction rollout set for 2025
Get hip to a not-so-new racket sport: badminton
International, intergenerational community plays at Rockville’s Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center
New MoCo housing developments dialed in to remote workers
Work-from-home trend is changing how developers approach amenity space
Moms for Liberty protests ‘gender ideology,’ affirming care outside Gaithersburg HS
U.S., Canadian figures join latest demonstration of group’s efforts in Maryland
Recent Stories
Truck driver fined for fatally striking Bethesda diplomat on bike
Teen struck by car in Montgomery Village and Field of Screams is open
Raise the barre with the balletcore trend
Ballet flats, flowy skirts and tights set this look apart
Montgomery County Council takes aim at reducing suicide by firearms with new legislation
Bill would require gun sellers to distribute preventative literature
Culture
Rockville grandmother goes for the rose on ‘Golden Bachelor’
Plus: Upcounty transportation town hall date set; Booeymonger closes
Canceled: MoCo celebrates diversity with a free picnic at Wheaton Regional Park
Tropical Storm Ophelia brings in rain and wind, which caused MoCo to cancel the event
Q&A: Jonathon Heyward, the youngest-ever music director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Three-concert tour begins Sept. 22 at Strathmore in North Bethesda
Government & Politics
Political Notes: Republican Dan Cox still flirting with 6th district congressional run
Plus: Ivey endorses Alsobrooks
Silver Spring government contractor charged with espionage
Plus: Silver Spring man sentenced for fatal shooting and man convicted for altercation at Clyde’s in Chevy Chase
Rockville officials apologize for ‘tone deaf’ scheduling conflict with Jewish high holiday
City’s candidate orientation was scheduled for and held on Rosh Hashanah
Public Safety & Justice
Gaithersburg man charged with torching police station, shops, eateries in arson spree
Fernando Herrera-Rivera arrested; MCFRS estimates damage of more than $1 million
Group of students performed antisemitic ‘salute’ at Montgomery Blair HS, principal reports
Incident comes amid spike in anti-Jewish incidents in MCPS, Montgomery County, data show
Multiple crashes Saturday morning, including a jackknifed tractor-trailer
Collisions occurred between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., according to MCFRS dispatch
Homes of the Week
Education & Family
MoCo inspector general launches new Beidleman investigations
McKnight promises open communication, transparency in the process
Meet six extraordinary educators from Montgomery County
These gold-star teachers inspire elementary, middle school, and high school students
Nearly half of all current MCPS full-time teacher voids fall within special education, data shows
Sligo Creek Elementary is one school where need is acute, parents say
Hundreds of MCPS students to help create exhibitions for Smithsonian, American University
New art will explore realities of life as a teenager in modern America
Elrich, Mink demand details from MCPS on results of harassment investigation
District won’t release report that showed ‘extremely serious violations’ of public trust
Beidleman report shows ‘significant and troubling failures’ by top MCPS officials
School board releases summary of Jackson Lewis investigation findings
Parents express frustration, confusion over new MCPS mobile app ‘Remind’
Number of communication modes are ‘overwhelming and ridiculous,’ residents say
Food & Drink
Food halls trend in Montgomery County
The Heights, Commas and Solaire Social feature international flavors
New pizza, bowls and desserts arrive in MoCo
Wiseguy Pizza opened Wednesday and Red Ribbon Bakeshop opened Saturday
Rockville market and cafe MezeHub imports from the Balkans and beyond
Find regional cuisine, a selection of wines and products from women-owned businesses in the Randolph Hills Shopping Center
Country Boy Market announces closure
Plus, dial up some jokes at an unusual Chevy Chase “pay” phone while a Takoma Park toy store embraces its playful fun-seeking customers.
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News in Your Town
Bethesda
Bethesda’s Old Georgetown Grille to close in 2025
In 2026, developers plan to remake the site into a high-rise mixed-use building
Spectator limits, harsher fan penalties at varsity football after fight, MCPS and MCPD announce
All remaining games will be moved to a ‘tier two’ security status
After postgame fight in Bethesda, parents say: Punish attackers, not athletes
Community members call for MCPS to coordinate with local police agencies
Rockville
Rockville 2023 election roundup: Who’s running and how to vote
Residents will also decide on term limits, lowering voter age and other referenda questions.
Rockville company must pay tenants $150,000 for deceptive, unfair practices
Property management company charged illegal fees, failed to return tenant security deposits, AG finds
Emergent BioSolutions layoffs hit Rockville drug manufacturing facility
About 400 workers cut from workforce altogether as company shifts strategy
Silver Spring
Ring in the autumn equinox at Silver Spring’s Harvest Moon Festival
Plus: Cresthaven Elementary School teacher greets students in costumes; Bethesda’s ‘Streetery’ has plans to improve the streetscape
Lyttonsville Park to highlight history of racial segregation in MoCo, unity of two communities
Site would include amphitheater, native meadow and commemorative bridge feature
MoCo development roundup: Office-to-residential conversion could bring 390 units to Silver Spring
Plus: 12-story high-rise proposed for Battery Lane District; Bethesda apartment towers sell for $220M
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Culture
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Dine-in and take out deals are available at multiple restaurants
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From Bethesda Magazine
More Montgomery County residents are facing food insecurity than at the height of the pandemic
Higher food costs, reduced federal benefits and other factors heighten issue
Check out three blissful backyards in the Bethesda area
These outdoor escapes feature midcentury poolside vibes, resort-inspired touches and a personal putting green
Montgomery County parents embrace doulas
Doula support offers benefits for parent and child that are crucial–especially to the Black community
Where Montgomery County high school graduates are going to college
How many applied, were accepted and enrolled in colleges and universities across the country
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Face of the Week
MoCo business roundup: paychecks on the rise, Georgetown Cupcakes still baking in Bethesda
Plus: ABS by the numbers, and the local firm fighting employee burnout
Chinese barbecue from garden to grill table
Nosh Grill House in Rockville Town Center offers all-you-can eat options and karaoke
Homeschooling in Montgomery County got a pandemic boost—that has stuck
3,400 students homeschooled instead of attending MCPS during the 2022-23 school year
Profiles + Showcases
Meet more leading professionals and businesses
Home & Garden
Deck out your outdoor spaces with these local finds
Get garden party ready this summer with these pretty patio picks
Learn all about the neighborhood of River Falls
The family-friendly community is close to the C&O canal and the Old Angler’s Inn
Effort aims to cultivate diversity among Montgomery County farmers
Officials say guide will connect BIPOC farmers with networks, grant information, other resources