MoCo school board cut hundreds of MCPS positions. What happens next?
Government

MoCo school board cut hundreds of MCPS positions. What happens next?

District to get ‘creative’ to fill staffing gaps, Taylor says Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Thomas Taylor says the district will have to “be creative” to ensure students and families receive the support they need following...

Rabid fox on loose after attacking woman, dogs
Public Safety

Rabid fox on loose after attacking woman, dogs

Plus: Thunderbolts struggle with pitching amid new season; Crash blocks Rt. 355 on Tuesday June 10, 2026 6:00 a.m. 5:47 p.m. Since Saturday, a rabid fox is on the loose after attacking a woman and two dogs in Rockville. Police are urging residents...

Police identify pedestrian killed in Wheaton-Glenmont collision
Public Safety

Police identify pedestrian killed in Wheaton-Glenmont collision

Man was on Veirs Mill Road when struck by vehicle Montgomery County police identified Irrael Lopez Garcia as the 39-year-old man who died Monday after he wasstruck by a caron Veirs Mill Road in the Wheaton-Glenmont area, the department said Tuesday...

Duplicate replacement mail-in ballot raises new questions
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Duplicate replacement mail-in ballot raises new questions

Election advocate renews calls for independent review of ballot printing A duplicate ballot arriving at one Maryland home is raising new questions about a batch of replacement mail-in ballots sent to more than 400,000 voters. Thereplacement mail-in...

From Bethesda Magazine: How to overcome chronic sleeplessness
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From Bethesda Magazine: How to overcome chronic sleeplessness

A Potomac psychologist uses CBT-I therapy to treat patients June 9, 2026 3:00 p.m. 3:03 p.m. Before a D.C. lobbyist began working remotely, he considered himself a good sleeper. But his changing routines—going virtual then later back to...

Wheelhouse to open Wednesday night in Chevy Chase, D.C.
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Wheelhouse to open Wednesday night in Chevy Chase, D.C.

Nautical-themed eatery offers seafood, raw bar, American classics Wheelhouse, a Chesapeake Bay-inspired American restaurant, will open Wednesday night in the Chevy Chase neighborhood of Washington, D.C., Bo Blair, founder and CEO of Georgetown...

Stirring up something sweet in Rockville
Development

Stirring up something sweet in Rockville

Mimi’s Handmade Ice Cream owner builds flavors from scratch — one batch at a time Editor’s note: This story is part of Bethesda Today’soccasional series of interviewswith local chefs. The rich scent of cooking sugar filled Mimi’s Handmade Ice...

DC Water to replace CEO following Potomac River sewage leak
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DC Water to replace CEO following Potomac River sewage leak

Plus: Rockville space technology startup plans to go public; Purple Line construction shuts down Wayne Avenue in Silver Spring DC Water, the sewage and water treatment agency for Washington D.C. and parts of Montgomery and Prince George’s counties...

5 things to know about the Eastern Silver Spring Communities Plan
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5 things to know about the Eastern Silver Spring Communities Plan

Proposed master plan responds to impacts of upcoming Purple Line, expected investment in area With the Purple Line expected to open in late 2027, Montgomery County planners are developing a new master plan for a 2,100-acre, densely populated section...

Man, 39, dies in pedestrian collision in Wheaton-Glenmont
Public Safety

Man, 39, dies in pedestrian collision in Wheaton-Glenmont

Victim not riding electric scooter as initially reported, police say A 39-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle on Veirs Mill Road in the Wheaton-Glenmont area early Monday, Montgomery County police said Monday morning in a news release....

From Bethesda Magazine: Show MoCo pride with 9 themed essentials
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From Bethesda Magazine: Show MoCo pride with 9 themed essentials

Rep your neighborhood with mugs, clothes, prints and more “Take a Hike” unisex organic cotton sweatshirt, $34.50-$37.50 (online only) from the Montgomery Parks Foundation,montgomeryparksfoundation.org Mural tote, $24 at Wonderland Books, 7920B...

Moore endorses Jawando for Montgomery County executive
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Moore endorses Jawando for Montgomery County executive

Governor also supports two candidates for open County Council seats Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) on Friday afternoon endorsed Will Jawando in the race for Montgomery County executive along with a slew of other Democratic candidates for local and...