Montgomery County

    For sale: Charming Chevy Chase home built in 1940 with tasteful updates
    The home is located on a quiet, tree-lined street in the heart of the Rollingwood community.
    Don’t drink and drive: Here’s how to get a free ride home this Halloween weekend
    A local nonprofit is offering free rides this Halloween weekend to help keep revelers safe.
    SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 7: The Lyft logo is displayed on a car on March 7, 2019 in San Francisco, California. On-demand transportation company Lyft has filed paperwork for its initial public offering that is expected to value the company at up to $25 billion. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
    Murder investigations under way in College Park stabbing, Hyattsville shooting
    Prince George’s County Police are investigating two separate homicides on Thursday, one in Hyattsville and one in College Park.
    Prince George’s County Police are investigating two separate homicides on Thursday, one in Hyattsville and one in College Park.
    Montgomery County doubled its number of 5-star schools. Here’s where to find them.
    The latest Maryland School Report Card shows that 36 of 207 Montgomery County Public Schools earned top marks, up from 18 campuses the year prior.
    Ritchie Park Elementary is one of Montgomery County’s top-rated schools.
    7 things to do in the capital region, from a horse show to a drive-in finale
    Things to do across the capital region this weekend include a horse show, the last chance to catch a drive-in movie and more.
    The Song Dog Farm Distillery in Boyds, Md. The distillery and farm, which sits on 29 acres of land, produces bourbon, rye whiskey, vodka, gin, and seasonal liqueurs, as well as cocktails, spirits and tastings at the bar. Wheat, corn, rye and barley are grown here to make the spirts.
    Do you believe in ghosts? Haunting stories at Strathmore recount the mansion’s history.
    Regardless of whether you believe in ghosts, anecdotes about spirits haunting the Trawick Mansion at Strathmore help to paint a picture of one of the county’s oldest arts centers.
    Hattie Corby
    What will Maryland do if federal agents show up at the polls?
    Gov. Wes Moore, Maryland’s elections administrator and a host of local officials say they’re preparing for worst-case scenarios.
    Gov. Wes Moore and first lady Dawn Moore cast ballots at the Pip Moyer Recreation Center in Annapolis during early voting on Friday.
    The way Maryland rates schools is about to change
    Maryland is changing how it rates schools. The state school board president says current ratings reflect little more than students’ socioeconomic status.
    Students arrive to Nottingham Middle School for the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 in Rosedale, MD.
    Jawando and Wells on choosing a new police chief, officers in schools
    Here's where the Montgomery County executive candidates stand on three key public safety questions.
    Montgomery County Executive candidates Will Jawando and Esther Wells spoke to the Banner days before the midterm election about critical public safety issues affecting the county.
    Data centers promised to transform Frederick County. They tore it apart instead.
    Today, Frederick is home to Maryland’s only large-scale data center development, and its leaders are learning the hard way about the hazards of navigating the charged and changing politics of the industry.
    Louisa Conklin, Democratic candidate for Frederick County Council, speaks during a Data Center Rally outside of an Informational Open Houses on Data Centers at the Urbana Volunteer Fire Department banquet hall in Frederick last month.
    Rockville man arrested in fatal Wheaton stabbing
    A fugitive task force arrested Elder Blanco Zapata, of Rockville, in connection with a fatal stabbing of 25-year-old man in Wheaton on Monday.
    A fugitive task force arrested Elder Blanco Zapata, of Rockville, in connection with a fatal stabbing of 25-year-old man in Wheaton on Monday.
    Jawando raises more than $1.4 million in contributions in lead-up to election
    Jawando is relying on the county’s public financing program. Candidates using public financing cannot accept contributions from political action committees, LLCs, businesses or large-money donors.
    Montgomery County Council member Will Jawando has raised significantly more than his Republican challenger Esther Wells, according to the latest campaign finance report.
    Darnestown man sentenced to 29 months for crash that killed 88-year-old woman
    Liam Coskun was sentenced to more than two years in prison for causing a vehicle crash in 2025 that killed an 88-year-old woman, the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office said on Monday.
    Myrtle Gottlieb died days after the crash on May 31, 2025 in Gaithersburg.
    Police identify motorcyclist killed in Chillum crash
    Alexander Molina-Benitez was killed in a two-vehicle crash Sunday in Chillum, Prince George’s County Police said Monday.
    Suitland man identified as dirt bike rider killed in 2-vehicle crash in Oxon Hill
    James Youngerman, of Suitland, was killed Thursday after a two-vehicle crash in Oxon Hill, Prince George’s County Police said on Monday.
    Bethesda’s Neighborhood Sun acquires New York community solar company
    Neighborhood Sun will quadruple its capacity in New York as a result of the acquisition, according to the release.
    Solar panels in a field
    Man fatally stabbed in Wheaton
    A man was stabbed in the chest in Wheaton and died, Montgomery County Police said.
    For sale: A $4.8M Chevy Chase colonial framed by iconic cherry blossoms
    This stone-and-stucco home, built in 1930, has a stately presence on a corner lot, anchored by seven original cherry trees.
    Off-duty ICE agent pepper-sprayed during Beltway road rage incident, agency says
    An off-duty Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was pepper-sprayed by a motorist during a road rage incident on the Capital Beltway in Montgomery County on Saturday morning, the agency said.
    An off-duty Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was pepper-sprayed by a motorist during a road rage incident Saturday morning in Montgomery County
    Crab cakes, boba and sushi: 13 new Montgomery County restaurants worth your time and money
    These new Montgomery County restaurants offer crab cakes, boba, sushi and more.
    Genki Wagyu Shabu House.
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