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Montgomery County
Maryland’s leading immigrant advocacy group gets a new leader who wants to transition from fear to action
George Escobar takes the helm of CASA as the federal government detains and deports undocumented immigrants nationwide.
She grew up singing in Damascus. Now she could make it to the finale of ‘The Voice.’
Mindy Miller, who could be headed to the season finale of "The Voice," got her start as a singer/songwriter at The Music Cafe in Damascus.
David Trone will challenge Rep. McClain Delaney for U.S. House seat
Trone represented Maryland’s 6th District starting in 2019, but stepped down in 2024 to run for an open U.S. Senate seat.
‘He’s their friend’: Alex Ovechkin hosts Montgomery players with disabilities
Alex Ovechkin has partnered with the American Special Hockey Association for almost a decade, supporting teams such as Montgomery County’s Cheetahs.
7 things to do in Montgomery County, from menorah lightings to holiday concerts
Rock- and go-go-inspired holiday concerts, menorah lightings and more festive things to do in Montgomery County this week.
Montgomery County’s only charter school will fight closure effort
Superintendent Thomas Taylor wants to close the Mecca Business Learning Institute, but the charter school’s officials are appealing to the Maryland State Board of Education.
California man charged in rape of woman in Gaithersburg
A California man faces multiples rape charges linked to a sexual assault last year in Gaithersburg, according to Montgomery County Police.
Looking back at the best of the fall sports season: Sherwood runners were on a mission
From runners helping their coach accomplish a clean sweep to a Cinderella football story, here are some of the most memorable stories from the fall.
5 questions for the new hire charged with boosting the county’s growth
Jared Smith, who started Monday as Montgomery County’s new economic development leader, says the local economy will bounce back from this latest period of uncertainty.
Maryland public schools lost over 11,000 students this year
Enrollment for Maryland public schools saw a much steeper decline than early estimates showed.
Why a principal celebrated the 67th day of school
You can tell kids to stop shouting “6-7!” — or you can lean into it.
Washington Capitals to launch street hockey league in Germantown
The Washington Capitals announced on Tuesday that they are launching the Capitals Street Hockey League at three locations, including Germantown.
Tenants threatened with eviction just got more rights
Landlords must now give tenants two full weeks of notice before evicting them.
Blow past a Takoma Park stop sign? AI could catch you.
Takoma Park will begin ticketing drivers who speed past stop signs in school zones next month in a four-year pilot program that utilizes artificial intelligence.
Superintendent pushes for closure of county’s only charter school
The move comes after months of trouble for the beleaguered charter school.
Former school board president Shebra Evans to replace Albornoz on County Council
Former school board president Shebra Evans will fill the at-large Montgomery County Council seat vacated this month by Gabe Albornoz.
New Montgomery history center receives major financial pledges
The Kiplinger Family Foundation pledged $1 million at a Montgomery History fundraising event on Thursday.
Who will replace Gabe Albornoz?
The Montgomery County Council is poised to appoint a candidate to fill the seat left open by Gabe Albornoz, who resigned on Dec. 1.
It’s frigid and the ceiling drips, but Toys for Tots finally has what it needs to play Santa this year
Montgomery County’s Toys for Tots was in desperate need of a warehouse, and they finally got one.
County leaders expect ‘difficult conversations’ on funding
Montgomery County is expecting to see $854 million less than expected in revenue over the next six years. Local officials blame the Trump administration.
