LGBTQ activists show up to support Drag Queen Story Hour at Brookside Gardens
Two County Council candidates among group as sessions resume at Wheaton park
Elrich’s lead over Blair cut to 35 votes after review of provisional ballots found this week
Results of July 19 primary election certified Saturday afternoon
Man charged with attempted murder of girlfriend after stabbing in Rockville apartment
Altercation witnessed by victim’s brother over video chat application, police say
Drag Queen Story Hour resumes Saturday at Brookside Gardens
Event features performer reading to children
From funnel cakes to Ferris wheels, county ag fair offers fun for all
Here’s a schedule of events and entertainment at the Gaithersburg fairgrounds
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Montgomery County’s primary election canvass to conclude Saturday
102 provisional ballots discovered this week were not properly transferred between folders, elections official says
Uncertain path ahead for Gov. Hogan’s I-270 and I-495 widening project
Elrich and others oppose project; Lawsuits from state, Sierra Club may be imminent
Neighbors want to know what will happen with Bethesda tunnel digger’s house
Convicted of manslaughter, Daniel Beckwitt was released from prison at end of July
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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
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
Government & Politics
Montgomery County receives ‘Triple-A’ bond rating for 50th straight year
County leadership announce Moody’s rating and top credit marks from Standard & Poor’s, Fitch Ratings
Outgoing WSSC Water leader calls utility ‘organization in crisis’
Plus: Silver Spring biotech names new CEO
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
Public Safety & Justice
Boil water advisory lifted in Cabin John area
WSSC asking affected customers to take a few final precautions
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
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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
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
MCPS looks to substitutes to help offset staff vacancies as first day of school nears
Number of vacancies down 150 since July 20
Three great weekend destinations
The latest from the Delaware shores, fine dining in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and … Legoland!
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’
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Food & Drink
Firepan Korean BBQ planning a September opening in downtown Silver Spring
Timing depends on permit approval, according to restaurant employee
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
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Bethesda
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
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
Rockville
105 townhomes proposed in Rockville
Development would replace vacant office building, aims to address housing shortage
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
Silver Spring
Man injured after being ‘struck with unknown object’ in downtown Silver Spring
Incident happened in 900 block of Ellsworth Drive, according to police
Police investigating allegations of surreptitious recording at Silver Spring rental property
Plus: Teen accused of killing Silver Spring resident in Hagerstown turns himself in
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
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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
Why a longtime Bethesda restaurateur is feeding people for free
Mark Bucher tackles hunger with the nonprofit Feed the Fridge
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
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Getaways to explore now
Sip a pint of beer while meeting farm animals, or take in a cluster of fanciful fairy houses
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
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