County saw 30% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions between 2005 and 2020
Activists, officials say more work needed to reach 100% reduction goal by 2035
‘Cannabis intoxication labs’ help police recognize signs of impairment
Plus: $10k reward for information on UPS truck robbery; rideshare driver charged with sexual assault
Body found in Colesville was missing woman, homicide victim, police say
Keylin Yolibeth Chavez-Dominguez, 20, of Rockville had last been seen Dec. 30
More than 1,500 take part in county fentanyl forum
As youth overdoses spike, participants received guidance, Narcan, training
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Wootton grad, Tony winner Myles Frost to present at Grammys
Frost to appear on pre-show Feb. 5 hosted by Randy Rainbow
Montgomery County leaders condemn Memphis police officers
County executive, council and police chief release statements
Meet Wes Unseld Jr., the Washington Wizards coach living up to a local legacy
From growing up near Baltimore to living in Potomac today, Maryland is his home court
Best of Bethesda 2023
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Culture
Vandal slices up Silver Spring church’s Pride banner
Pilgrim Church vows to persevere, increase security
Lunar New Year explained: A look into its traditions, history and customs
More celebrations usher in good luck at start of Chinese lunar calendar
Olney/Sandy Spring to be featured in upcoming episode of ‘If You Lived Here’
Plus: County RainScape rebate program reopens Feb. 1
Government & Politics
Del. Jheanelle Wilkins lays out priorities for Maryland’s Legislative Black Caucus
Plus: Local nonprofit gives adaptive bike to local teen with rare genetic condition, largest apartment solar panel project in MoCo underway
Germantown, Gaithersburg, Rockville and Wheaton among county’s most dangerous roads
County and state data show that 3% of road miles account for 41% of crashes
New governor means shakeup for county Board of Elections
Democrats, Republicans sought for panel that manages ballot counting, all aspects of elections
Public Safety & Justice
3 teens charged with robbery in incident linked to Richard Montgomery HS lockdown
Police say victims were students from Gaithersburg High School
Antisemitic language hurled during robbery, assault at Gaithersburg Giant, police say
Hate crime charges being explored; attack is latest in wave of anti-Jewish incidents in county
Man steals gorilla statue from Kensington antique store, police say
Plus: State bill proposes tax credit for employers that switch to four-day work week, Teen overturns car on Wheaton High School baseball field
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Education & Family
Antisemitic graffiti found drawn on student desk at Magruder High School
Incident is fourth one reported this month in MCPS, part of wider trend
MCPS owns up to failures in Magruder shooting response in update to after-action report
Lack of communication led to delay and disarray, district now acknowledges
Only 31% of Montgomery County students grades 3-8 proficient in math, data shows
MCPS spokesperson calls poor testing results ‘a concern’
B-CC silence criticized after two students found unconscious in school bathroom
Families learned of incident from student newspaper
Antisemitic flyers left on synagogue members’ porches in Kensington
Area high school students plan walkouts to show solidarity with Jewish community
Swastikas drawn this week at three MCPS schools, district announces
Councilmembers call for revisiting curriculum on antisemitism
Student arrested at Albert Einstein HS with weapons, police say
Student had brass knuckles, knife, police say; a BB gun found could not be traced to anyone
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Food & Drink
Historic Olney House gets facelift, will open this spring as upscale Italian restaurant
Howard County native, French Laundry alum to reopen Ricciuti’s as Salt & Vine
D.C.-based Indian eatery Rasa opening this spring in North Bethesda
Friends who grew up in Gaithersburg set to launch first Maryland location
Don’t wait to make those romantic Valentine’s dinner reservations
Some MoCo restaurants are already getting booked up
10 vegan-friendly spots to visit in Montgomery County this Veganuary
Innovative menus offer plant-based meals beyond the standard veggie burger … plus veggie burgers
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Bethesda
Signage shows new Nike store heading to Bethesda Row
Space previously occupied by Amazon Books; Silver Spring to open in February
Bethesda, family mourn loss of prominent teacher, historian William Offutt
Educator was known for book on history of community
Rockville
Regal Cinemas Rockville to close
Theater is one of 39 that parent company is closing amid bankruptcy
Rockville may drop voting age to 16, joining larger trend launched in Takoma Park
Proposals include expanding City Council, shifting from at-large to district model, enacting term limits
MCPS students connect with cybersecurity in Cyber Fair
Organizers say awareness of offerings in public schools and college is a main purpose
Silver Spring
On MLK Day, Gov.-elect Wes Moore pledges to make Maryland ‘the state that serves’
Plus: Silver Spring residents concerned about recent violent crimes
Purple Line work’s road disruption being felt in downtown Silver Spring
Transit Center partially blocked this week; major traffic upheaval expected within months
Amid high-profile crime, downtown Silver Spring might house new, seventh police district
Elrich, county officials studying whether to increase coverage from six districts
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Culture
‘A day on, not off’: 750-plus MoCo volunteers serve community on MLK day
They packed more than 80,000 meals, made blankets and assembled care packages
New Rubell museum explores ‘What’s Going On’ in Marvin Gaye-inspired exhibit
Keith Haring’s work is also a main attraction at the Rubell Museum DC
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From Bethesda Magazine
Weddings of the year: four favorite celebrations from 2022
Couples marked the occasion with everything from an entrance on horseback to an Elvis-in-a-bathing-suit photo op
Things to do in January and February for gamers and art lovers alike
Don’t miss these events hosted by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, a group of neurodiverse artists and MoComCon.
Ice skating rink in downtown Silver Spring offers wintertime fun for all ages
Visit Veteran’s Plaza for restaurants, movie theaters, hot cocoa and more.
How a Kensington artist aims to inspire cancer patients through glass works
Gary Rosenthal’s four decades of creating beautiful Judaica has morphed into all kinds of unexpected work, including the Glass Ribbon Project
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Face of the Week
Peek inside this fun-filled wedding at Glen Echo Park
Guests grooved to a six-piece band playing oldies, munched on Fisher’s Popcorn and made a late-night stop at the Irish Inn
Notable new books by local authors
A Chevy Chase novelist’s romance between a prima ballerina and a Holocaust survivor and a Rockville art teacher’s kid-friendly graphic novel about outer space are among the titles
These mostly forgotten islands on the Potomac are finding modern-day uses
Among the stretches of land with newfound purpose are Adventure Island, Minnie’s Island and Sycamore Island
Profiles + Showcases
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Home & Garden
Peek inside this retro-cool Bethesda home
An interior designer and architect knocked down a 1956 gem to create a new, bigger house, but kept the vintage vibes
Update your Thanksgiving table decor with fabulous local finds
A domed cake stand, a sculptural appetizer tray and 17th-century-inspired candlesticks are among our picks
Soften your home’s edges with curvy finds from Montgomery County shops
From a sleek canopy bed to a swooping coffee table, shapely furniture and fixtures lend interest to your interior design