Girl stabbed at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg
Incident occurred Friday evening; victim has superficial injuries, police say
Travelling Harriet Tubman statue makes its way to Germantown
The historical exhibit will be on display at Button Farm for two months
Opinion: Montgomery County’s rising tide benefits all businesses
Minority entrepreneurs need opportunities to contribute to stronger economy.
Efforts to support LGBTQ+ residents culminates in International Transgender Day of Visibility
County Council calls LGBTQ+-friendly events ‘important and joyful’; local activists rebrand
Recent Stories
‘Hopeless and angry’: residents urge County Council to pass rent-stabilization legislation
Tenants rally against rent-gouging, support rent-stabilization efforts
Hate crime package aims to curb Maryland’s rising antisemitic incidents
Maryland recorded the 10th-highest number of antisemitic incidents nationwide in 2022 with 109.
Former diplomat’s daughter Sophia Negroponte sentenced to 35 years in prison
She was charged with the 2020 fatal stabbing of Yousuf Rasmussen in Rockville
Culture
Director of historic Silver Spring movie theater, cultural center retiring
Plus: Silver Spring diner slated to be redeveloped, Metro to pay $40 million to retrofit faregates
Group of kids thwarts man’s kidnapping attempt at school bus stop, police say
Plus: Counties where the most people work from home in Maryland; Forever Maryland Awards
Take a hike in Willow Spring–with goats
Goat’n Around is a multifaceted business that takes advantage of the beauty of Montgomery County
Government & Politics
Maryland voters to see reproductive rights on 2024 ballot
If passed, Maryland could become a safe haven for those seeking reproductive services.
Former councilmember Rice makes case for newly created county position
Creation of $175,000-a-year broadband project manager job has drawn criticism
County Council unanimously overrides Elrich’s veto of Planning Board appointee
Councilmembers express disappointment with Elrich’s decision
Public Safety & Justice
Former MCPS bus driver sentenced to 40 years for rape, sexually abusing special needs passengers
67-year-old man charged with second-degree rape and sexual abuse of minors
Shooting occurs outside elementary school in Olney
No injuries reported, not school-related according to police
29-year-old man found guilty in 2021 shooting at Gaithersburg restaurant parking lot
Sentencing date set for May 8; potential sentence of life in prison
Homes of the Week
Education & Family
MCPS revises policy on reading LGBTQ+ inclusive books in school
Some educators frustrated by district’s unwillingness to voice support for inclusive policies
MCPS to release plan to combat student absenteeism
McDonald’s in Glenmont a hotspot for students skipping school, district says
‘Thank You, Educators’ rally celebrates hundreds of MCPS teachers
Bestselling author Alexandra Robbins pushes for improved working conditions at schools
White’s Ferry owners looking to sell to county government
Joint bid for Virginia landing site rejected by Rockland Farm
Five antisemitic incidents reported in MCPS this week
‘Helpless’ parents demand transparency from school district
Narcan administered to unconscious high schooler at Gaithersburg McDonald’s
Quince Orchard principal praises students for calling 911
Family fentanyl forum to be held Saturday at Paint Branch HS
Narcan administered 13 times in public schools so far this school year, MCPS says
Food & Drink
Order ahead for your Passover and Easter dinners at these MoCo eateries
With offerings like deviled eggs and brisket, take holiday meal prep out of your hands
Willie T’s Seafood Shack opens in Silver Spring
The Florida-based seafood eatery offers fast casual oceanic cuisine
District Falafel’s Mediterranean fare is as good as it looks
Falafel mastermind Mohammad Badah knows what it takes to make a perfect gyro.
Tastee Diner closes in Silver Spring Wednesday after over 70 years
The eatery served its last plates March 22
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Bethesda
Three vie to replace Lee in District 16 Senate seat
Democratic committee to choose among sitting delegate, real estate agent, construction executive
B-CC silence criticized after two students found unconscious in school bathroom
Families learned of incident from student newspaper
Signage shows new Nike store heading to Bethesda Row
Space previously occupied by Amazon Books; Silver Spring to open in February
Rockville
Three years in, Rockville accessory dwelling unit proposal gathers steam
Where proponents see affordable housing, opponents worry over neighborhood character, tree canopy
Regal Cinemas Rockville to close
Theater is one of 39 that parent company is closing amid bankruptcy
Rockville may drop voting age to 16, joining larger trend launched in Takoma Park
Proposals include expanding City Council, shifting from at-large to district model, enacting term limits
Silver Spring
Stephanie Helsing named president of Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce
She begins March 20, replacing longtime head Jane Redicker
On MLK Day, Gov.-elect Wes Moore pledges to make Maryland ‘the state that serves’
Plus: Silver Spring residents concerned about recent violent crimes
Purple Line work’s road disruption being felt in downtown Silver Spring
Transit Center partially blocked this week; major traffic upheaval expected within months
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Culture
Potomac billionaire Mitchell Rales joins bid to buy the Washington Commanders
Plus: Gold’s Gym launches website for its upcoming branch in Silver Spring
Extra performance of Olney’s Kinky Boots to benefit Parasol Patrol, MoCo Pride
Groups have boosted LGBT community amid Proud Boys protests at drag story hours
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From Bethesda Magazine
First responders recall “miracle” of Gaithersburg plane crash rescue
When a small plane crashed into a power line tower in Gaithersburg on a freezing November night, first responders knew they were on borrowed time to save the pilot and his passenger
Hike through history at Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park
The park’s Underground Railroad Experience Trail marks its 25th anniversary this year
Many MoCo employees, especially younger ones, follow the national trend of forming labor unions
Local unions aim to negotiate policies about health care, hours and a living wage
Three exciting weekend getaways
Hop on a seaplane to New York or check out the first luxury boutique hotel in Wilmington, Delaware
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Face of the Week
Elrich outlines his plan for MoCo’s housing crisis
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has a plan to address the housing affordability crisis. But developers, county council leadership—and time—are not on his side.
After Shark Tank appearance, Bethesda-based menswear brand Collars & Co. aims to be the next big thing
Founder Justin Baer aims to establish a brick-and-mortar location sometime this year
Hulu Skewer House brings Chinese barbecue to Rockville
Grill your own skewers of pork belly, mushrooms, seafood and more table side
Profiles + Showcases
Meet more leading professionals and businesses
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
These spaces shine with natural light galore, rich wallpaper, and floor-to-ceiling windows