Davis Kennedy, whose Gazette newspapers covered communities in Montgomery, Frederick and Carroll counties before he sold the chain to The Washington Post, died on Christmas.

Donna Marriott, wife of the founder of the Bethesda-based hospitality corporation, died Tuesday at age 90.

Dozens of people gathered in Poolesville on Tuesday to mark the five-year anniversary of the closing of White’s Ferry. They accused property owners of robbing residents of a long-standing and essential service.

Over the next six years, Montgomery County will bring in $854 million less than previously expected, sparking a fresh debate over taxes and cuts.

The Potomac mansion that once belonged to former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder sold at auction for $13.3 million on Thursday.

Testing showed Montgomery County’s waste incinerator was releasing an average of about 83% more dioxins and furans than is allowed under state law.

IBT Bioservices is a contract research organization that supports pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies pushing to develop substance samples into breakthroughs.

Developers have plans for seven data centers and an energy storage facility in Montgomery County's Agricultural Reserve.

Montgomery County has awarded $7.5 million in grants to support, among other projects: new immunotherapy treatments targeting tumors, advanced microelectronics for spacecraft, and treatments for fungal diseases made from natural products.

Jared Smith, who started Monday as Montgomery County’s new economic development leader, says the local economy will bounce back from this latest period of uncertainty.

Montgomery County is expecting to see $854 million less than expected in revenue over the next six years. Local officials blame the Trump administration.

The influential Montgomery County Education Association has endorsed County Council member Will Jawando in the race for county executive.

Auction proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society, to which Snyder gifted the property in 2024.

The council voted 7-3 in favor of the plan, over concerns from a few members that new developments along University Boulevard will price out low-income residents.

Supporters say the plan will make the major roadway safer and help the area grow, but detractors have called it a gift to developers that will clog roads and crowd neighborhoods and schools.

Montgomery County will relocate one of its transit hubs as part of plans to redevelop the Lakeforest Mall site, which has sat vacant since 2023.

Compared to years past, food pantries in Montgomery County — home to more federal workers than any other in Maryland — have had to feed more families. And now they’re preparing for more demand.

Montgomery Parks has opened its first disc golf course, with hopes for it to become a home course for local players, drive interest in the game and attract people to an adjacent trolley museum.

Jud Ashman said the day after the election that people in Gaithersburg had encouraged him to run for County Council.

Jared Smith, who has spent the last decade working in economic development in the Las Vegas area, is coming to Montgomery County at a "defining moment" for its economic future.