EatFree aims to help area diners safely navigate restaurant menus After years of frightening food-related allergic reactions that repeatedly sent him to the hospital, Bethesda native Kou Ashtary—then a senior at the University of Maryland—decided in...
A Montgomery County Circuit Court jury found a 20-year-old Hyattsville man guilty of first-degree murder, among other charges, on Monday in the 2025 fatal shooting of a 20-year-old Montgomery Village man, according to a Tuesday statement from the...
High overhead costs, rent, competition with big box brands made business unsustainable, store says May 20, 2026 12:30 p.m. 12:29 p.m. After selling organic and specialty health food products, bulk grains, nuts and candies, books, greeting cards and...
Adding county executive representative would increase transparency, accountability in budgeting process Nearly half of Montgomery County’s budget goes to our public schools. For most families, that’s reassuring — it serves as proof that we...
No foul play suspected in Wednesday morning incident, police say May 20, 2026 10:40 a.m. 10:41 a.m. Montgomery County police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) crews responded Wednesday morning to Sherwood High School in Sandy...
Plus: Montgomery History announces creation of Connie Chung Oral History Studio; County department of transportation launched countywide campaign to fix crosswalk signals Four people were arrested Tuesday after allegedly crashing a stolen vehicle in...
In August 2022, a plume of orange, silt-laden water covers much of Maryland’s lower Gunpowder River. Aerial photos taken in summer 2023 and 2024 showed similar plumes. (Submitted photo) Maryland inked a $4.1 millionsettlement dealwith the developer,...
County school board to vote June 4 on reconciled fiscal year 2027 budget Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Thomas Taylor is expected to announce Thursday his recommendations for staffing cuts to close an anticipated $36 million...
This week brings a summer concert series, bike rides, blues and BBQ, and family-friendly events across Rockville, Silver Spring, Bethesda and beyond When it comes to things to do each week, there’s no place quite like Montgomery County. The region...
‘The Crossover’ writer discusses his career, engaging young readers and the virtues of poetry May 19, 2026 3:00 p.m. 1:37 p.m. The soulful sounds of a horn, accompanied by a stand-up bass, drums, maybe a piano, start flowing into Kwame Alexander’s...
Road closure could also extend to other streets, police say May 19, 2026 2:48 p.m. 2:49 p.m. A section of Bradley Boulevard in downtown Bethesda is closed Tuesday afternoon for an extended period due to a water main break, Montgomery County police...
Part of ventilation system designed to neutralize odors is damaged, officials say May 19, 2026 1:00 p.m. 12:28 p.m. People affected by the massive raw sewage spill into the Potomac River earlier this year shared ongoing concerns at a public meeting...
Freedman’s State Park honors its former property owner who bought freedom from slavery for himself and his family May 19, 2026 11:32 a.m. 11:37 a.m. Brookeville is now home to Maryland’s newest state park — 1,000 acres dedicated to telling the story...
Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington hosts session with three of five Democratic candidates Three of the five Democrats running for Montgomery County executive were invited to a candidate forum hosted by the Jewish Community...
This content is made possible by our sponsors.Learn how to publish your content with us. A physician, Air Force veteran, and a Democratic candidate for Montgomery County Council-At-Large with a bold plan to move MoCo forward. Montgomery County is at...
New Hampshire Avenue at Mahan Road closed Tuesday morning, police say Six people were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries following a collision involving a Ride On bus and a dump truck Tuesday morning in Silver Spring, Montgomery...
Plus: Interfaith Works has new CEO; New documentary chronicles journey of two cows from Vermont dairy farm to Potomac sanctuary A crash involving a stolen vehicle led to an arrest Monday, Montgomery County police said in a post on social media. The...
A sign in February along the C&O Canal, which is popular for recreation, warns visitors of the sewage overflow into the nearby Potomac River. (Photo by Christine Condon/ Maryland Matters) Residents affected by the massive raw sewage spill into the...
Locust Villa, which Maryland officials estimate was built in 1790, is largely ruins now, but it can be viewed at the new Freedman's State Park in Montgomery County. It was previously owned by the Howard family, a prominent Black family whose...
MoCo elections official says error impacted voters statewide; state processes prevent counting of multiple ballots from same voter The Maryland State Board of Elections announced Friday that, due to a vendor error, some votersreceived the wrong...
Suspect in custody in North Carolina, awaiting extradition to Maryland A woman who was found dead in her Burtonsville home on Saturday evening after failing to show up for work was allegedly killed by her 28-year-old son, who lived with her,...
Military veterans, first responders bonded over rehab and competition at weekend event in Rockville Montgomery County police Lt. Patrick Kepp sat perched on a metal sled Sunday, waiting for the referee to drop the puck to begin the sled hockey...
Local program reportedly helping to limit corporate money in county politics Candidates whose elections were largely financed by small donations and county matching funds now hold the majority of Montgomery County council seats and the powerful...
Incident occurred Saturday night near I-270, police say A 25-year-old man died Saturday night in Gaithersburg after the motorcycle he was riding and another vehicle collided, Montgomery County police said Monday morning in a news release. Police...