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...
Initiative streamlines access to critical supports, according to Governor’s Office for Children New families in need of health insurance, parental leave and other resources can look up that information on a new state website launched Thursday....
Some voters received wrong party's ballot, elections board says Thousands of Maryland voters are getting new primary election ballots in the mail because of an error in the first batch. The State Board of Elections said some voters received the...
Plus: Teen injured during carnival at Westfield Wheaton mall; MoCo police expand use of license plate readers Jose Badell-Uzcategui, 30, of Washington, D.C., is expected to spend seven years in prison following his sentencing last week on a...
A sign held Nov. 14 during a press conference at CASA Welcome Center in Baltimore. (Photo by William J. Ford/Maryland Matters) Maryland sheriffs vowed to fight legislation, passed early in this year’s legislative session, prohibiting formal...
A volunteer and a graduate student at the University of Maryland collect water and sediment samples from the Potomac River in mid-April 2026. (Photo courtesy Potomac Riverkeeper Network) ByTimothy B. WheelerandJeremy CoxThe Chesapeake Bay Journal...
A mural of jockeys riding horses painted on the City of Laurel's Main Street, part of the city's preparation for the Preakness Stakes coming to town. (Photo by Akira Kyles/Capital News Service) As passersby stroll down Laurel’s Main Street, signs...
Laurel Park will host a scaled-down version of the Preakness Stakes Saturday while Pimlico, the traditional home of the second leg of Triple Crown, is being rebuilt. (Photo by John Rydell/Maryland Matters) Ron Sargent is thrilled that his hometown...