AC Hotel by Marriott now open in downtown Bethesda
18-story hotel features 220 rooms, fitness center and a restaurant
Rockville police, county officials to offer Visa gift cards for turning in guns
Drive-up buyback event will be held Aug. 27 at Rockville police station
About 400 doses of monkeypox vaccine administered in county
Federal government has approved smaller doses in order to maximize supply, officials say
2 D.C. residents charged with murder in December shooting that killed one, injured two
Police say gang members followed family home from bar
Potomac teen creates The Kids Cut newspaper for local children
Distributed in libraries and the community, the publication includes language activities and book recommendations
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Trial postponed for woman accused of killing well-known Kensington sculptor
Defense wants more time to retain a medical expert
Police Blotter: Seven vehicle thefts in Silver Spring area; graffiti reported at Rock Creek Forest Elementary School
Crimes reported to Montgomery County police between July 24 and Aug. 6
Boy seriously injured in Montgomery Village shooting, police say
Incident occurred Tuesday night in 18300 block of Lost Knife Circle
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Culture
Bethesda man nets world-record $4.5M prize in Ocean City fishing contest
Jeremy Duffie has dreamed of winning the White Marlin Open since he was a kid
New Marriott International headquarters towers above downtown Bethesda
21-story building features cafeteria, daycare, wellness center among other amenities
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
Government & Politics
County Council to face issue of rent stabilization after summer recess
Jawando says creating permanent policy may need to wait until new council takes office
County to hold town hall about monkeypox
Plus: MCPS offers hiring incentive for some teachers
State elections board to ask courts to allow mail-in ballot counting before Election Day
Proposal would permit local boards to count ballots when received, but not post results until polls close
Public Safety & Justice
Woman dies 10 days after two-vehicle collision in Wheaton
Other driver and a passenger had non-life-threatening injuries, police say
Rockville police holding gun buyback event this month
More details to be announced Wednesday
Man killed in North Bethesda crash identified
Other driver had minor injuries, police say
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Education & Family
MCPS enrollment projected to increase for first time in 3 years
After pandemic drop, district expecting enrollment to top 160,000
Montgomery College pulls job listing that sought ‘minority’ applicants
After pushback about discrimination, college plans to revise, repost listing
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
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Food & Drink
Taste of Bethesda to return in October
Participating restaurants to offer beer and wine as well as food at downtown event
South Korean-based bakery to open in Rockville Town Square
Franchise owner says doors may open by Christmas holiday season
Miss Toya’s now open in Silver Spring
Restaurant is currently in its soft opening phase, owner says
Firepan Korean BBQ planning a September opening in downtown Silver Spring
Timing depends on permit approval, according to restaurant employee
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Bethesda
Sold in Bethesda, Chevy Chase and Potomac: Aug. 9-16
Notable homes sold in the past week
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
Boil water advisory lifted in Cabin John area
WSSC asking affected customers to take a few final precautions
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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Culture
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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From Bethesda Magazine
Three local families’ dreamy vacation homes
We’re envying these shoes-optional waterfront getaways
The doctor who helps trans patients become themselves
Endocrinologist Shabina Roohi Ahmed guides patients through gender-affirming hormone therapy
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
Flex All Day is your new comfort zone
The recent arrival at Wildwood Shopping Center stocks easy-to-wear athleisure clothing
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Face of the Week
Six smart pieces of travel gear
These stylish finds are worth packing for your next trip
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
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