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Montgomery County

    Maryland Republicans aren’t sorry for racist video about Chinese American colleague
    Del. Brian Chisholm defended the video as asking “basic questions” about the motivation behind a lawmaker’s legislation. He said that asking questions should not be off-limits.
    From left, Del. Mark Fisher and Del. Brian Chisholm are facing criticism for a social media video they made about a Chinese-born colleague.
    ‘The village is on fire’: School leaders decry potential cuts as council debates tax bumps
    Every $10 million reduction roughly translates into 100 fewer full-time positions in the district, the superintendent said.
    Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Thomas W. Taylor speaks about a shooting at Thomas S. Wootton High School at a press conference in Rockville on Monday evening.
    DC sniper exhibit showcases Chevy Caprice, semiautomatic rifle used in 2002 attacks
    Artifacts from the 2002 sniper attacks that terrorized the Capital region are on display at a new exhibit at the National Law Enforcement Museum.
    The 1990 Chevrolet Caprice used in the 2002 D.C. sniper attacks is displayed in the exhibition, “Without Warning: Ending the Terror of the D.C. Snipers.”
    ‘Nobody was safe’: As DC sniper exhibit opens, law enforcement officials remember terrifying time
    The National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C., unveiled a D.C. sniper exhibit last week, which spurred memories for longtime investigators of a deadly and frightening three weeks in the DMV.
    From left, Maryland Governor Paris Glendening, Montgomery County Police Chief Charles Moose, Washington, D.C. Mayor Tony Williams and Prince George's County Police Chief Gerald Wilson speak to the media
    Hutzell: Embroiderers stitch their place in America’s 250th anniversary tapestry
    COLUMN | No celebration of America’s 250th anniversary rivals America’s Tapestry for sheer volunteer spirit. The embroidered retelling of stories from the original 13 states was inspired by the Great Tapestry of Scotland.
    Volunteer Nathalie Smith works on the Maryland panel of America's Tapestry. The size of the piece makes it difficult to reach under and push the needle up through the linen backing.
    Republican delegates mocked colleague’s accent, implied he was a Chinese spy
    House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk condemned the video in which Dels. Mark Fisher and Brian Chisholm made the comments.
    From left, Del. Mark Fisher and Del. Brian Chisholm are facing criticism for a social media video they made about a Chinese-born colleague.
    Elrich blasts council’s proposed progressive tax hike as ‘regressive’
    The proposal would raise taxes for higher income earners while lowering them for others, and also eliminate a homeowner tax credit.
    Criticism of the proposal from County Executive Marc Elrich focuses on what council members bill as a cost-saving measure to offset reductions in income tax revenue.
    Bethesda man killed in weekend crash identified
    Montgomery County Police on Monday identified the driver killed this weekend near Glenbrook Road and Audubon Road in Bethesda.
    Washington Nationals team dog Natty to make major league debut Friday
    The pup is set to appear at several games and community events throughout the season.
    Natty, the Nationals' new team dog, poses for a picture at Nationals Park.
    UMD staple Marathon Deli opens in Montgomery County. Can it live up to the college memories?
    Nostalgia is served up in the shape of secret-sauce-drenched french fries at Marathon Deli’s new Kensington location.
    Longtime College Park staple Marathon Deli has arrived in Kensington, serving up its fan-favorite gyros and Marathon fries, along with more sophisticated menu items.
    One person dead, another injured in single-vehicle crash in Montgomery County
    A driver was killed and a passenger critically injured when an SUV veered off a residential Bethesda road and struck a pole and tree early Saturday, according to the Montgomery County Police Department.
    Montgomery County Police responded to a fatal single-vehicle crash on Glenbrook Road in Bethesda.
    3 fun, inexpensive things to do with Mom in Montgomery County on Mother’s Day
    Whether the family is feeling crafty, active or artsy, here are three ideas for creative ways to spend Mother’s Day.
    Council to consider dueling data center moratoriums
    Two county executive candidates have put forward competing bills, creating an unusual competition as the upcoming election impacts council business.
    Will Jawando, left, and Evan Glass at a candidate forum in April.
    Hutzell: Speed dating for Congress: How Maryland’s 5th District candidates stand out
    COLUMN | In Maryland’s biggest primary, almost anything seems possible just 32 days from the start of early voting. A look at how candidates are trying to break out of a crowd of Democrats.
    A dozen candidates for Congress in the 5th District attended a forum organized by three political clubs in Prince George's County on May 3, 2026.
    Alsobrooks endorses Jawando for county executive
    The senator gives Jawando one of the most high-profile endorsements in the race to date.
    U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks endorsed Will Jawando for Montgomery County executive in a news release.
    Montgomery County Council poised to pass progressive income tax plan
    Taxes would increase for higher-income earners and decrease for those making $150,000 or less.
    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.
    State police seek driver involved in fatal hit-and-run on Capital Beltway
    Maryland State Police are asking the public’s help to locate a driver who fled the scene of a hit-and-run on the Capital Beltway.
    Traffic backs up on the outer loop of I-695 behind an overturned tractor trailer on the beltway near Stevenson Road.
    Nationals manager Blake Butera wants regular check-ins with his young roster. Here’s why.
    Messaging can go a long way at the major league level. Delivering tough messages requires empathy, which can get lost in the data-driven ways of most modern franchises.
    Nationals manager Blake Butera says coaches hold individual meetings to ensure players know what the team expects of them.
    For sale: A luxurious estate in Kentlands
    From the luxurious finishes and master craftsmanship to the one-of-a-kind wellness amenities, this home is special.
    Students with disabilities are getting derailed from a diploma — in kindergarten
    This practice — according to advocates, policymakers and parents interviewed by The Banner — could limit children’s potential.
    Brooke Levey sits with her daughter, Helen Humpert, as she does schoolwork at home. Levey said school staff tried to convince her to allow her daughter to take alternate assessments once she entered middle school.
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