75% of Montgomery County residents fully vaccinated
County averaging 100 new cases per day in October
Opinion: Increasing density through ‘Thrive’ could hamper the pursuit of homeownership
Watch out for an incremental erosion of the single-family lot in Montgomery County
Pet store company fined $500,000 by attorney general for illegally selling dogs
Fine could be lowered if store complies with terms of settlement
Water utility proposes up to 9% rate hike
Average quarterly bill would go up about $21.66
Opinion: Expansion of Earned Income Tax Credit for low-income earners is vital
Montgomery County enhanced opportunities, but not enough people claim benefit
Police investigating fight between students near Walter Johnson High
School says someone brandished a knife
Walter Johnson High students rally against hate following graffiti
Outdoor solidarity event was held during school hours
Former MCPS teacher, congressional candidate sentenced to eight years in prison for sexually abusing two students
Both were eighth-graders at Col. E Brooke Lee Middle School at time of abuse
MCPS relaunches updated COVID-19 portal after correcting data
New version has school-by-school information
Montgomery County expects to allow alcohol in some parks again
Legal opinion says Park and Planning Commission has authority to continue program
Inspector general finds no fraud in rent fund distribution, but suggests changes
Office recommends measures to ensure proper documentation, no duplicate payments
Montgomery school board vice president files for re-election
Silvestre running for second term
Police Blotter: Seven vehicle thefts reported in Silver Spring area
Crimes reported to Montgomery County police between Sept. 26 and Oct. 2
The party must go on
A North Bethesda couple tied the knot in a 40-guest wedding that featured a one-woman light show
Bright spot
Escaping to Brookside Gardens
Neighborhood favorites
Eight restaurants where the good food and friendly vibes keep bringing locals back
Counter culture
Linger at the kitchen island in comfort with a wide range of stools to suit any style
There’s an app for that
Local residents tap their talents and technology to solve problems
Unfinished business
A Bethesda attorney finds the past becomes the present in his book on 1960s racial strife
The unexpected
Everyone who joins a bereavement group at Hope Connections for Cancer Support has lost a loved one. One couple found each other.
Book report
New works by Bethesda-area writers
Extraordinary educators 2021
Meet five local teachers who are connecting with students in tough times—from dancing with second graders every morning to talking openly with teens about mental health
Lost time
For many students with special needs, the pandemic meant the end of the structure and routine they so desperately needed. Virtual learning and therapies on Zoom could only do so much. As the school year begins, their families are facing complex challenges and trying to forge a path forward.
