Montgomery County

Linh Mai is an early contender for the best watercooler conversation of the year, a rare four-quadrant demographic people pleaser that draws in zoo visitors from all over the world and even more people watching from afar on social media.

Plus: MoCo delegate gets social media love for Megan Thee Stallion TikTok; more council members’ endorsements in county executive race.

The revised guidelines make it clear staff members can’t conceal from parents whether their child is transgender.

J. Craig Venter, who mapped the first draft of the human genome, died in San Diego after being hospitalized for side effects from a recent cancer treatment.

A teen arrested in connection with a Wednesday shooting at James Hubert Blake High School aimed a handgun at a school security officer who had commanded him to drop the weapon, according to court records.

Brady Ebert, 33, of Silver Spring, is accused of intentionally hitting William Yates, the father of Turnstile frontman Brendan Yates, with a 2001 Buick LeSabre on March 29.

Homelessness fell 26% in Montgomery County from last year, according to a recently released survey.

The Germantown charter school has struggled with special education compliance, finances and staffing since it opened in the fall.

Montgomery County native Eduardo Sánchez is returning to his “The Blair Witch Project” roots.

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.

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.

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.”

Officials on Thursday are celebrating the completion of a microgrid project at the county’s transit depot in Derwood.

A Montgomery County Council member is calling for police officers to return to high school campuses — permanently.

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.

The University of Maryland Medical Center is treating its first sickle cell patient with a new gene therapy.

Nationals starter Zack Littell permitted all eight runs, four earned, in 3 2/3 innings.

The County Council voted to prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing masks or face coverings while on duty in Montgomery County.

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.

You’ll want to book a table for these three highly anticipated Maryland restaurants slated to open this summer.