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Montgomery County

    Final tracks laid for Purple Line as transit project inches toward 2027 opening
    The Purple Line, the long-delayed light rail project that will connect Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, has taken another ceremonial step toward completion.
    State and local officials, including Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, Gov. Wes Moore and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, participate in a ceremonial pin hammering marking the completion of the Purple Line in Silver Spring.
    Evan Glass proposes 6-month moratorium on data center permits
    If the bill passes, it will apply only to new data center permits. This could impact the planned center in Dickerson that has been at the center of controversy.
    A sign brought by an attendee to a February community forum on data centers with county leaders hosted by Montgomery County Council Executive Marc Elrich in February in Rockville.
    Keibert Ruiz breaks out of slump to help Nationals win back-and-forth game vs. Twins
    Just one game after catcher Drew Millas had his best offensive showing of the season against the Twins, Keibert Ruiz delivered three extra-base hits for Washington on Thursday.
    Washington Nationals center fielder Jacob Young slides home to score on a double by Keibert Ruiz in the third inning.
    Moore hands out key endorsements, specifically in Howard, Baltimore County executive races
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is giving his seal of approval to dozens of candidates in the upcoming Democratic primary election.
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is offering his stamp of approval to dozens of candidates running for office, many of them in competitive Democratic primary races.
    Police release images of persons of interest linked with antisemitic vandalism at Greenwood Elementary School
    Montgomery County Police seek the public’s help identifying three persons of interest linked to antisemitic graffiti found Saturday at Greenwood Elementary School.
    Detectives Investigate Anti-Semitic School Vandalism
    Local lawmakers fear Trump will shutter one of the world’s largest workplace giving programs
    U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin sent a letter signed by 39 other House members urging the preservation of the program.
    U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin sent a letter signed by 39 other House members urging the preservation of the program.
    7 things to do in Montgomery County, including outdoor movies and a Takoma Park flea market
    As spring progresses, there’s an abundance of activities happening around Montgomery County this weekend and beyond. Watch a movie outside. Go shopping outside. Do some yoga outside. (Don’t worry — there are indoor options, too.)
    The Takoma Flea Market is one of many outdoor events happening this weekend in Montgomery County.
    The can’t-miss events through the summer across the capital region
    These are some of the highlight events being held in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties this spring and summer.
    Bruce Springsteen performed the first concert at CFG Bank Arena post renovations on April 7, 2023.
    Nationals undone by 4-run fourth inning in loss to Twins
    Cade Cavalli’s fourth-inning struggles were the main culprit for the Nationals’ 11-3 loss to the Twins on Tuesday night. He threw 40 pitches in that inning alone.
    Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli reacts during the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins.
    To honor 5 decades in the classroom, a school rallies for Mrs. Moore
    “We love you, Mrs. Moore!” the kids screamed.
    National Education Association president Becky Pringle, left, surprises second grade teacher Estelle Moore with a check for $5,000 during a morning assembly program at Greencastle Elementary School on Tuesday.
    How Broadway legend Stephen Schwartz wound up mentoring student performers at Strathmore
    Broadway legend Stephen Schwartz joined about 200 students at Strathmore, where Young Artists of America put on a production of “The Prince of Egypt.”
    Stephen Schwartz, the acclaimed Broadway composer behind The Prince of Egypt, talks to students from Young Artists of America during a dress rehearsal of the musical at Strathmore Music Center in Silver Spring, Md.
    Moore decries antisemitic graffiti found at Montgomery County elementary school
    Antisemitic graffiti painted on a Brookeville school building over the weekend has prompted a police investigation, increased security and a reprimand from the governor.
    Officials discovered antisemitic graffiti painted on Brookeville’s Greenwood Elementary School building on May 2, the school’s principal said in a letter to families.
    Kayaker dies traversing rapids near Great Falls
    A 22-year-old Virginia man died over the weekend while kayaking near Great Falls.
    A 22-year-old man died Sunday while kayaking the Potomac River near Great Falls..
    Nationals’ Cade Cavalli’s intense competitiveness, new sweeper fueling strong start
    “His prep work is amazing,” catcher Drew Millas said. “He’s just got a different demeanor about him the past few weeks and has really leaned into just being himself and going out there, just kind of being free and kind of pitching to his own tune.”
    Washington Nationals' Cade Cavalli (24) pitches during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in New York.
    Council faces $152 million budget gap
    The Montgomery County Council is considering ways to plug a $152 million hole in the budget.
    The Montgomery County Council is considering ways to plug a $152 million hole in the budget.
    Hutzell: The award for zaniest video by a Maryland legislator goes to ...
    COLUMN | Del. Lesley Lopez's kidnap video was the most gonzo social media moment of the 2026 General Assembly, but probably not the last Maryland will see like it.
    Dels. Lesley Lopez and Nick Allen talk about legislation they'd like to see go extinct during the 2026 General Assembly.  The lawmakers were at the forefront of using video on social media to communicate with constituents.
    Maryland man pleads guilty to selling fentanyl that led to teen’s death
    A Gaithersburg man pleaded guilty to selling a 15-year-old girl the fentanyl she later overdosed on, the Department of Justice announced Monday.
    FILE - An FBI seal is displayed on a podium before a news conference at the field office in Portland, Ore., Jan. 16, 2025.
    Council approves union contracts, ending skirmish over raises during tight budget year
    The County Council voted to approve labor agreements that three unions reached with County Executive Marc Elrich and his administration.
    The County Council voted to approve labor agreements that three unions reached with County Executive Marc Elrich and his administration.
    Jawando decries ad from GOP council candidate as ‘racist’
    Will Jawando said a political ad aimed at him is racist. Its creator dismissed the accusation and called the ad humorous.
    Reardon Sullivan, left, the head of the county Republican party and a candidate for the District 1 County Council seat, and Will Jawando, a candidate for county executive.
    Man dies in crash involving bus and vehicle
    A man died in a crash involving a vehicle and bus in Gaithersburg, Montgomery County Police said on Friday.
    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.
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