BREAKING: Elections board finds 102 uncounted ballots
Outgoing WSSC Water leader calls utility ‘organization in crisis’
Plus: Silver Spring biotech names new CEO
Sold in Bethesda, Chevy Chase and Potomac: Aug. 4-11
Notable homes sold in the past week
Man, 54, dies after townhouse fire in Burtonsville
Fire occurred in the 3700 block of Monmouth Place
Court of Appeals upholds murder conviction in killing of two Northwest High graduates
Roger Garcia will continue to serve 100-year prison sentence stemming from 2017 killing
More than 100 provisional ballots still need to be reviewed, elections official says
Acting election director says precertification audit found additional provisional ballots; discovery delays certification of primary election results
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Downtown Bethesda project calls for mixed-use building with 350 apartments
Project near Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School would also include either retail, child care or medical office space
105 townhomes proposed in Rockville
Development would replace vacant office building, aims to address housing shortage
Silver Spring teen to be voice of buzzy doll Qai Qai in YouTube Series
Tennis star Serena Williams handpicks Albert Einstein High School student for role of animated doll
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Culture
Bethesda Arts and Entertainment District selects Trawick Prize finalists
Eight regional arts compete for $10,000 first place award
Why Deaf people need psychotherapy more than ever (and how two North Bethesda women are helping them)
Sharon Duchesneau and Candace McCullough are breaking the silence around the Deaf mental health crisis
Three great weekend destinations
The latest from the Delaware shores, fine dining in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and … Legoland!
Government & Politics
Police investigating three racist graffiti incidents in Montgomery County
Plus: Bethesda-based bank reaches settlement with Fed, Takoma-East Silver Spring Community Action Center moves
Monkeypox cases likely in Montgomery County, health officials say
Health officials administering vaccines to those who they believe have been exposed to the virus.
Does Montgomery County’s ballot-counting system need to be fixed?
Better technology, more workers and higher pay may improve process, but 2022 primary election presented multiple challenges, officials say
Public Safety & Justice
Man injured after being ‘struck with unknown object’ in downtown Silver Spring
Incident happened in 900 block of Ellsworth Drive, according to police
As community moves on, Magruder High students continue to cope with January shooting
With classes starting Aug. 29, some say more mental health support needed to prevent similar incident
Police investigating allegations of surreptitious recording at Silver Spring rental property
Plus: Teen accused of killing Silver Spring resident in Hagerstown turns himself in
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Education & Family
Hughes Network Systems to build satellite broadband production facility at Montgomery College Germantown Campus
Construction expected to be completed by fall 2023
MCPS looks to substitutes to help offset staff vacancies as first day of school nears
Number of vacancies down 150 since July 20
Hundreds of MCPS support staff vacancies will cause district to ‘suffer’ if not filled, union president says
More than 400 support staff openings, 270 full-time teaching positions
Two sisters, recent Holton-Arms graduates, killed in New York house fire
Lindsay and Jillian Wiener were on vacation with family in the Hamptons
Lawsuit challenging MCPS magnet admissions dismissed
Judge rules no evidence to support ‘discriminatory intent’
Montgomery County school board rejects proposal for Gaithersburg charter school
Making its second attempt, group proposed program focused on business education
MCPS and police outline role of community engagement officers in training session
Police also announce a nonemergency phone number for MCPS staff members only
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Food & Drink
Small Bites: Amazon Fresh to ‘open soon’ in Chevy Chase Lake
Solaire Social food hall coming to downtown Silver Spring this year
Woodside Deli closes in Rockville
Silver Spring location closed in 2019 after more than 70 years of service
Malia’s Kitchen, District Falafel coming to Westfield Montgomery this fall
Eateries join Halfsmoke and Suki Hana in recent openings at Bethesda shopping center
Why a longtime Bethesda restaurateur is feeding people for free
Mark Bucher tackles hunger with the nonprofit Feed the Fridge
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Bethesda
Bethesda residents, business owners worry about late-night crime increase
Owner of barbecue restaurant says her business was the 14th to be targeted in three months
Police investigating antisemitic graffiti on Bethesda Trolley Trail
Graffiti reported early Sunday morning
Sold in Bethesda, Chevy Chase and Potomac: July 26-Aug. 2
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Rockville
Two men charged with attempted murder in connection with Rockville shooting
One allegedly shot at gang members filming music video, sparking firefight at apartment complex, police say
More than 1,500 books have been banned in public schools nationwide
Plus: Seth Goldman’s nonprofit to award more grants; Man carjacked at gunpoint outside Rockville apartment building
County Council members concerned about proposed Rockville location for bus depot
Some concerned about traffic, lack of community input
Silver Spring
Prince George’s County man charged with series of burglaries in downtown Silver Spring
Targeted businesses included Whole Foods Market, Cava, Chipotle and Potbelly, county police say
Zinnia restaurant to open cafe expansion on Wednesday
The Silver Spring restaurant to host grand opening
Silver Spring man charged with attempted murder after argument over parking violation
Man accused of firing shot at employee who issued violation
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Flex All Day is your new comfort zone
The recent arrival at Wildwood Shopping Center stocks easy-to-wear athleisure clothing
Six smart pieces of travel gear
These stylish finds are worth packing for your next trip
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From Bethesda Magazine
Planta brings vegan fare with flair to Bethesda
The Toronto-based chain opened its 10th location at Bethesda Row in February
A teenage fashion designer is sewing up success in North Potomac
Chloe Ayissi-Etoh, 14, designs and stitches up runway-ready ensembles
How a Georgetown Day grad’s political savvy has made him a TikTok star
Aidan Kohn-Murphy, 18, has garnered millions of views on the app since he started campaigning for then-candidate Joe Biden while still a high school junior
Getaways to explore now
Sip a pint of beer while meeting farm animals, or take in a cluster of fanciful fairy houses
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Face of the Week
Four serene beach spots you can drive to from Montgomery County
Skip the crowded boardwalks in favor of these peaceful shores, all within a few hours by car
Silver Spring native Carl Bernstein reflects on his Maryland childhood (and, yes, Watergate)
He chats with us about almost flunking out of Montgomery Blair High School, hanging out with Goldie Hawn and his years in the journalism business
Philly-style soft pretzels come to Potomac
Plus: The local restaurant scene’s latest comings and goings
Profiles + Showcases
Luxury Condos, Townhomes & Apartments Showcase
Check out photos of local condos, townhomes and apartments
Meet more leading professionals and businesses
Home & Garden
The accessories you need to take your bar to the next level
Engraved glasses, bar carts, cocktail shakers and more
How to create a backyard oasis
A local couple created a soothing retreat with water fixtures. Here’s how you can create yours.
Preserving family recipes is a lesson in legacy making
How some local families are cherishing food traditions, with the digital age changing our ways in the kitchen