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Montgomery County

    Police identify suspect tied to Blake High School shooting
    Montgomery County Police identified and charged a suspect with first-degree assault in connection with Wednesday’s shooting at Silver Spring’s Blake High School.
    Student shot during fight at Blake High School’s parking lot
    A fight in the parking lot at Blake High School in Silver Spring resulted in a minor being shot, Montgomery County Police said on Wednesday. A 19-year-old man was taken into custody.
    A male minor was shot Wednesday during a fight in the parking lot at James Hubert Blake High School in Silver Spring, Montgomery County Police said on Wednesday.
    7 things to do in Montgomery County, including Sligo Creek Fest, free ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ tix
    Here's what to do this weekend in Montgomery County, from outdoor festivals to a chance to win free tickets to see “The Devil Wears Prada 2.”
    Sligo Creek Fest returns to Silver Spring this Saturday for its third annual street festival, featuring local food and drink vendors, kids’ activities and three music stages featuring local performers.
    In Derwood, the state’s ‘most advanced’ clean energy project is coming online
    Officials on Thursday are celebrating the completion of a microgrid project at the county’s transit depot in Derwood.
    The upgraded transit depot in Derwood is powering the county’s transition from diesel-powered Ride-On buses. Within its fleet of about 400, the county has about 70 electric buses.Within its fleet of about 400, the county has about 70 electric buses.
    Police at every high school? Gun incidents reignite debate
    A Montgomery County Council member is calling for police officers to return to high school campuses — permanently.
    District 1 Montgomery County Council member Andrew Friedson is calling for police officers to return to high school campuses — permanently.
    All the new shows (and the new stage) coming to Olney Theatre this fall
    The Olney Theatre just announced its largest season yet, with shows including “Les Misérables,” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “A Christmas Carol” and a yet-to-be-announced Tony-winning musical.
    Holiday performances of "A Christmas Carol," seen here performed by Paul Morella, are an annual tradition at the Olney Theatre.
    Sickle cell disease gave her a life of pain. She may be cured with her own cells.
    The University of Maryland Medical Center is treating its first sickle cell patient with a new gene therapy.
    Jessica Ceja wipes away tears as she undergoes treatment for sickle cell disease at the University of Maryland Medical Center in December.
    Slumping Mets break out at the plate in 8-0 win over Nationals
    Nationals starter Zack Littell permitted all eight runs, four earned, in 3 2/3 innings.
    Washington Nationals starter Zack Littell delivers a pitch to Bo Bichette of the New York Mets in the first inning.
    Council passes previously stalled Unmask ICE bill
    The County Council voted to prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing masks or face coverings while on duty in Montgomery County.
    At-Large Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando speaks during a council session for electing a new president from the current council at the Montgomery County Council Office Building in Rockville, MD.
    Olney Theatre is begging audiences not to spoil the ending of its new musical
    At Olney Theatre’s new musical, “I & You,” theater staff are handing out “No spoilers” stickers at the end to encourage audiences to let others discover the twist for themselves.
    Olney Theatre’s world premiere of “I & You: The Musical” brings heart, fun and a stunning twist.
    I tried 3 of this year’s most highly anticipated Maryland restaurants. Here’s what to expect.
    You’ll want to book a table for these three highly anticipated Maryland restaurants slated to open this summer.
    New Kitchens on the Block, a D.C.-based food festival that allows attendees to sample local restaurants before they opened, featured three of Maryland’s most-anticipated spots of the year. Pictured: chiocciole alla vodka from Potomac’s upcoming Italian restaurant, Maurizio’s.
    Man arrested at Montgomery Mall for armed robbery damages police car with his head
    Police said a suspect accused of armed robbery at Montgomery Mall on Saturday resisted arrest, bashing his head into a police cruiser.
    Police said a suspect accused of armed robbery at Montgomery Mall on Saturday resisted arrest.
    Post-Kennedy Center, the Washington National Opera adapts at venues across Maryland
    After its Kennedy Center exit, the Washington National Opera is learning to adapt to a variety of venues around the area.
    The Lyric Baltimore will feature the full “West Side Story” sets, featuring scaffolding and a New York City skyline.
    Man convicted in 2025 double murder in Rockville
    Kaloyan Stoev was found guilty of a 2025 double murder in Rockville. He shot one of the victims more than two dozen times, according to the Montgomery County state’s attorney’s office.
    Baltimore Police crime scene tape remains on the scene after a vehicle exploded inside a five-story parking garage in Baltimore’s Fells Point neighborhood on 7/27/22.  Two people are being treated for injuries, fire officials said Wednesday afternoon.
    Rockville’s Joan Vassos on post-‘Golden Bachelorette’ life, cancer research and Taylor Frankie Paul
    Rockville’s reality star, Joan Vassos, is raising funds for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in honor of her late husband, John.
    Joan Vassos, the first star of ABC’s “Golden Bachelorette” and a longtime Rockville resident, is using her newfound platform to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research in honor of her late husband.
    For sale: 5-acre estate with a hobby farm in Darnestown
    This Darnestown home for sale has a generous floor plan, charming interiors that have been updated and a beautiful backyard that invites slow living.
    James Wood and CJ Abrams homer, but Nationals can’t get much else going in loss to Braves
    James Wood homered on a fastball over the middle of the strike zone in the first inning, his National League-leading 10th home run of the season, and CJ Abrams went deep on a changeup below the strike zone in the fourth.
    Washington Nationals right fielder James Wood rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the first inning.
    7 Things to do in Montgomery County this week, including Strathmore music festival and a $5 workout class
    Here’s your guide for what to do this weekend in Montgomery County, including a festival celebrating former Kennedy Center musicians, Independent Bookstore Day and more.
    Transcend takes place April 24 and 25 at The Mansion at Strathmore.
    2 school board members are running for County Council. Will their positions haunt or help?
    Julie Yang is running to represent District 1, while Karla Silvestre is running for one of four at-large council seats.
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Montgomery County school board members Julie Yang and Karla Silvestre are both seeking higher positions in the county.
    4 filmed in ‘stages of undress’ at Walter Johnson High School in 2018, police say
    Montgomery County Police allege James Mulhern III recorded a 2018 video inside a changing room at Walter Johnson High School that showed people “in various stages of undress.”
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