Schools 05-21-22 MCPS celebrates growth in LGBTQ-themed curriculum, extracurriculars during Pride Town Hall Transgender man who sued school board in Virginia over bathroom access recounts landmark lawsuit
Government 05-20-22 Head of county police union says he was surprised by Elrich comment that black uniforms are ‘intimidating’ Says improving comfort is goal of possible change; social justice groups advise spending money on better policing
Opinion 05-21-222022-05-20T22:35:51-04:00 Opinion: The Purple Line debacle could have been avoided Personal rapid transit offers a cheaper, safer option
Politics 05-20-22 Politics 05-20-22 Elrich announces plan for 3% cap for rental increases in coming months Plan detailed at county executive candidate forum at Affordable Housing Conference of Montgomery County
Bethesda 05-20-222022-05-20T18:56:31-04:00 Bethesda 05-20-222022-05-20T18:56:31-04:00 KID Museum to reopen in Bethesda this weekend New location is nearly four times the size of the old space
Schools 05-20-22 Schools 05-20-22 Northwood High student explores humor’s role in processing trauma in winning podcast Teagan Nam won NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge
News 05-20-222022-05-19T22:14:34-04:00 News 05-20-222022-05-19T22:14:34-04:00 Montgomery County officials plan meeting to tackle rise in teen violence Plus: MCPS launches student wellness survey
Politics 05-19-222022-05-20T08:33:43-04:00 Politics 05-19-222022-05-20T08:33:43-04:00 State Sen. Waldstreicher again accused of dodging his primary opponent Democrat Max Socol grows frustrated with District 18 incumbent’s absence at election forums
Government 05-19-22 Government 05-19-22 County Council gives preliminary OK to $6.3 billion operating budget Final vote scheduled for next week on spending plan for fiscal 2023
Police & Fire 05-19-22 Police & Fire 05-19-22 3-year-old dies after May 12 crash in Glenmont area, police say Two-vehicle crash injured five others, caused temporary closure of Connecticut Avenue
Police & Fire 05-19-22 Police & Fire 05-19-22 Surgical assistant charged with sexually assaulting patient, county police say Alleged attack happened at Olney dental center in April 2021
Politics 05-19-222022-05-19T12:38:36-04:00 Politics 05-19-222022-05-19T12:38:36-04:00 Community engagement, mental health, staff retention top concerns in school board race Eleven candidates in four different races participate in forum hosted by League of Women Voters
Transportation 05-19-222022-05-19T12:51:29-04:00 Transportation 05-19-222022-05-19T12:51:29-04:00 Ride On could cost $1 per ride beginning in July County Council switches from earlier position during budget deliberations that bus service would remain free
News 05-19-222022-05-19T08:33:49-04:00 News 05-19-222022-05-19T08:33:49-04:00 Montgomery County looks into getting rid of black police uniform Plus: More U.S. Postal Service mailboxes broken into in the county
Coronavirus 05-18-222022-05-18T17:04:30-04:00 Coronavirus 05-18-222022-05-18T17:04:30-04:00 Coronavirus booster vaccines for younger kids could be available by weekend or next week, county health officials say Shots would be administered at county clinics and schools and by private providers
Dine 05-18-222022-05-18T14:31:00-04:00 Dine 05-18-222022-05-18T14:31:00-04:00 Willie T’s Seafood Shack to open in June in Silver Spring Restaurant will be adjacent to fast-casual burger eatery
Police & Fire 05-18-22 Police & Fire 05-18-22 Pedestrian, 84, dies after being struck in Bethesda earlier this month, police say Woman was hit May 6 by car near Walter Johnson High School
Dine 05-18-222022-05-18T13:49:04-04:00 Dine 05-18-222022-05-18T13:49:04-04:00 Small Bites: Taco eatery Tacombi to open at end of May in Bethesda Plus: Food trucks coming to Kensington on Thursday
Real Estate 05-18-222022-05-17T09:04:37-04:00 Real Estate 05-18-222022-05-17T09:04:37-04:00 Sold in Bethesda, Chevy Chase and Potomac: May 10-17 Notable homes sold in the past week
News 05-18-222022-05-18T04:03:59-04:00 News 05-18-222022-05-18T04:03:59-04:00 Silver Spring woman asking for help following her son’s disappearance weeks ago Plus: Montgomery County donating 40,000 computers to residents without one
Government 05-17-222022-05-18T07:45:12-04:00 Government 05-17-222022-05-18T07:45:12-04:00 Former Montgomery County Executive Sidney Kramer dies at 96 He also served on the County Council, as a state senator
Gaithersburg 05-17-22 Gaithersburg 05-17-22 Gaithersburg council approves $72.5 million budget for fiscal 2023 $1.9 million spending increase includes wage hike for city employees
Schools 05-17-222022-05-17T17:07:01-04:00 Schools 05-17-222022-05-17T17:07:01-04:00 Nearly 12% of Sherwood Elementary students, staff positive for COVID-19 Sandy Spring school returns to masking as cases rise