Potomac playground fire deemed to be arson, official says
Montgomery Parks hopes to reopen main area at Greenbriar Local Park next year
Rockville Volunteer Fire Department seeks donations after ambulance fund scam
Department pursuing $120,000 fundraising goal
Two-thirds of Maryland teachers are still white, state data shows
MCPS, the state’s biggest school system, has the fourth-highest percentage of teachers of color
New county police chief to be nominated by county executive
If confirmed, Marc Yamada would be the county’s first Japanese American police chief
Recent Stories
Plans move forward for 300-foot residential tower on top of Ellsworth Place
Downtown Silver Spring project to include pool, green roof and grilling area
Bullet found in boys’ locker room at Tilden Middle School
‘No evidence’ of a threat, principal says in letter to Rockville school community
The buzz on native bees
Don’t let honeybees steal the spotlight from MoCo’s own
Culture
Germantown analyst appears on ‘Jeopardy!’
Plus: Silver Spring’s ‘Mr. Money Bags’ wins big with a scratch-off; Saturday is your chance to touch a truck
Volunteer groups connect neighbors in need
Silver Spring Village is one of many such organizations supporting seniors
Rockville’s Joan Vassos to be the first ‘Golden Bachelorette’
Contestant self-eliminated from ‘Golden Bachelor’ season to support family
Government & Politics
District 4’s Evans increases lead over challenger in primary school board race
Canvass of mail-in ballots ‘moving at a good pace,’ county elections board official says
County Council to re-appoint Shawn Bartley to Planning Board
Plus: Sports Tourism Task Force appointments, public hearing on fire and rescue services department funding
Truck Day postponed until June 1
County event features family fun and ‘Paint the Plow’ contest
Public Safety & Justice
Montgomery County first responders awarded for saving man with circular saw injury to neck
Plus: Poolesville leaders push Virginia officials for reopening of White’s Ferry; Rockville mom creates program to help kids connect with grandparents
Teen charged in connection with four Bethesda armed robberies
16-year-old allegedly robbed two businesses twice each
County firefighters battle home fires in Quince Orchard, Germantown
One adult injured, families displaced in Monday afternoon incidents
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Education & Family
MCPS, school board relocate headquarters to spiffy, new digs in Rockville
Move to allow historic Carver building to undergo repairs, transform into community, educational space
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear case challenging MCPS gender identity guidelines
Federal appeals court had dismissed parents’ lawsuit in August
5 injured when MCPS bus and SUV collide in downtown Silver Spring
No students on bus when crash occurred, authorities say
Takoma Park Eden: Montgomery College student leads community in growing food forest
Community members can get involved at two planting days this weekend
B-CC High ends lockdown after threat ‘unfounded,’ police say
Incident comes days after a gun was allegedly brought to the school
Rockville working to preserve historic African American cemetery
Wheaton High National Honor Society students contribute to clean-up efforts
U.S. appeals court denies parents’ request concerning MCPS opt-out policy
Citing insufficient evidence, judges uphold lower court’s ruling denying preliminary injunction
Food & Drink
New eateries announced for downtown Silver Spring food hall
Commas expected to open mid-summer at Ellsworth Place
Red Lobster closes in Gaithersburg, Silver Spring
Eateries were local seafood staples
Meet eight locals behind the food on your shelves
Montgomery County-made popcorn, cakes, dumplings and more are reaching new heights
Modern Japanese-inspired restaurant Mui to open in Pike & Rose
Federal Realty announces eatery to replace The Block Foodhall
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Bethesda
Montgomery Parks to acquire downtown Bethesda lot for urban recreation
Space sits along Capital Crescent Trail and path of future Purple Line light-rail
Bethesda is state’s top spot for pickleball, new report says
Rockville, Potomac and Olney also listed as sport’s ‘emerging hotspots and hidden gems’
Where to shop, eat and play in downtown Bethesda
Upcoming film festivals and stage performances can be found at a plethora of entertainment venues
Rockville
Speed limit on a busy stretch of Veirs Mill Road reduced to 35 mph
Plus: MCPS sports teams highlighted by Washington Post; Peter Chang brings Chinese tapas to new Gaithersburg restaurant
Rockville nonagenarians are set on swimming until age 100
The “Three Aquateers” spend each morning at the pool at the Ingleside
Four MoCo cities among top 10 most ethnically diverse in the U.S.
Gaithersburg repeats as No. 1 for second consecutive year in WalletHub ranking
Silver Spring
Three Montgomery Blair High educators receive surprise $5,000 gift
Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, NEA and National PTA celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week at Silver Spring school
Silver Spring’s United Therapeutics completes world’s first successful pig-to-human kidney transplant
Plus: Potomac Horse Center to close in July, police arrest gold bar scammer
Sligo Creek Fest to offer live music, family fun Saturday
Event celebrates joys of open parkways with kids’ activities, stilt walkers and food vendors among offerings
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Culture
Montgomery County natives who inspired ‘Mean Girls’ share their stories
Plus: Dan Snyder’s Potomac house is back on the market, BlueHalo moving to Germantown
Montgomery County women find connection through choreography
MOM-entum group members make friends while learning dance routines
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