Peerless Rockville’s latest exhibit connects centuries of local change to broader sweep of American history In honor of the 250th anniversary of American independence — and of Montgomery County itself — Peerless Rockville unveiled in mid-May a...
Police say victim, alleged perpetrator were intoxicated when argument broke out between them An argument between two intoxicated men led to a stabbing early Thursday on Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, according to Montgomery County police. At 1:45...
Announcement comes ahead of school board’s Thursday vote on $3.72B spending plan County Councilmember Evan Glass (D-At-large) is calling for reforms to the county school board’s budget process as board members face a decision Thursday on whether to...
The Ethiopian restaurant received a James Beard Award nomination this year Beteseb made surprising news earlier this year, becoming just the third Ethiopian restaurant in the area—and the first in Montgomery County—to claim a James Beard Award...
Students walk across McKeldin Mall on the University of Maryland, College Park's campus. (Photo by Sam Gauntt/Maryland Matters) The University of Maryland, College Park, announced 84 employees were laid off Wednesday, according to a letter from the...
Tasty Tidbits: Silver Spring’s Quarry House Tavern offers 50-cent wings for new ‘micro happy hour’ June 4, 2026 6:00 a.m. 11:10 p.m. A United States District Court judge ruled Monday that a Montgomery County Public Schools middle school teacher can...
Plus: Sprinkles Potomac ice cream shop to close end of June; Honeygrow eyes a fall opening in Silver Spring Silver Spring’s longstanding basement dive barQuarry House Tavernis now offering a new happy hour special featuring chicken wings priced at...
Two MoCo state Senate candidates say DECADE Act could help industry Philip Cook is running for the Maryland State Senate while working in one of the industries Gov. Wes Moore is betting on as a future economic engine for the state. But that...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Library in Beltsville has been targeted for closure by the Trump administration. (Photo by Danielle J. Brown/Maryland Matters) The federal agricultural research facility in Beltsville is...
Plus: Use of ‘MoCo Dems’ by Realtors’ PAC encounters blowback from county Democratic committee; Glass runs TV ads as primary election nears Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando (D-At-large) on Monday announced to a crowd of supporters that...
6,500-square-foot eatery opened in 2017 in Solaire Bethesda apartment complex The future of downtown Bethesda’s health-focused restaurant True Food Kitchen seems to be in question as the space it occupies appearsavailable for lease. True Food...
Plus: Middle schoolers showcase inventions to improve life on Earth; Police awarded federal funds to reduce backlog of DNA cases Four people were taken into custody Tuesday after a police chase through Washington, D.C. and Montgomery County....
School board to vote Thursday on final fiscal year 2027 budget In a late afternoon Tuesday email, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Thomas Taylor announced to district staff that he has revised his list of proposed position cuts...
If MoCo school board cuts psychologists, children like my son will pay the price My 14-year-old son Joseph is not a budget line. He is a child with autism who deserves safety, dignity, emotional support, and access to an education. Yet over the past...
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) introduces Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando (D) before he speaks at a campaign event Monday at Zinnia Restaurant in Silver Spring. (Photo by William J. Ford/Maryland Matters) The primary must be getting...
From its curving streets to its lush gardens, the town will be on full display The Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage will come to the Town of Kensington on June 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a tour of historic homes, sites and private gardens....
Downtown location to serve as regional hub after nonprofit closed Washington, D.C., space Emma’s Torch, a Brooklyn-based nonprofit that provides refugees with culinary training and career support, will open a café and training center in downtown...
The Harford County Circuit Court building in Bel Air. (File photo Bryan P. Sears/Maryland Matters) A member of the Harford County Council says she will not challenge her removal so that her predecessor can return to his position. Alison Imhoff, 39,...
ICE Out, Unmask ICE, Vehicle Recovery and County Values acts became law with county executive’s signature Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich (D) reiterated his support Monday for four immigration-related bills that the County Council passed...
Former first lady offers advice in video message during Monday’s ceremony For months, Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School seniors publicly begged former first lady Michelle Obama to speak at their June graduation ceremony. While Obama did not make an...
MoCo Council president had said she would not weigh in on the Democratic primary involving three colleagues After previously saying she would not weigh in on the race involving her three colleagues, Montgomery County Council President Natali...
Issei eyes expansion of products to embrace textures and flavors from around the world A cherry-flavored gummy covered in a layer of dark chocolate – a signature product fromBethesda candy brand Issei Mochi Gummies– received national recognition and...
Complaint argues new plans do not adhere to initial 1998 development requirements June 2, 2026 8:00 a.m. 10:08 p.m. The Village of Friendship Heights filed a lawsuit May 13 asking a Montgomery County Circuit Court judge to decide whether updated...
Plus: Police track down stabbing suspect using drone and K-9 dogs; Attronica relocated Maryland headquarters from Gaithersburg to Frederick June 2, 2026 6:00 a.m. 12:37 a.m. Josh Hart, a Silver Spring native who attended Wheaton High School, will...