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Montgomery County

    Budget proposal sets up showdown between unions and council president
    Local unions are at the center of a budget battle that has emerged on the County Council.
    FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026 - Lisa Blackwell-Brown, secretary-treasurer of UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO, speaks at a press conference Friday as County Council member Will Jawando, right, looks on.
    Natali Fani-González proposes progressive taxes, lower raises in alternative budget
    County Council President Natali Fani-González is pushing to reform the county’s tax structure, cut spending and lower raises for county employees.
    Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González proposed an alternative to the county executive’s budget.
    School employee accused of filming students granted bail
    James Mulhern was granted $10,000 bond on a charge of sex abuse of a minor.
    A charter school is already threatened with closure. Is a lawsuit over unpaid bills next?
    MECCA Business Learning Institute leaders said the company is leaving out key context.
    FEBRUARY 19, 2026 - MECCA Business Learning Institute families attended Thursday’s school board meeting in Rockvile to try and convince district leaders to keep their school open.
    MCPS employee arrested and accused of recording theater students changing
    James Mulhern III is charged with sex abuse of a minor. The Montgomery County Public Schools employee is accused of planting a camera in a changing room at Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda.
    A Montgomery County Police vehicle is seen in Silver Spring, Maryland on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
    Pitchers are making mistakes. This year, CJ Abrams is making them pay.
    Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (5) rounds bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Nationals Park earlier this month.
    Will Jawando’s policy fights are defining the county executive race
    Montgomery County Council member Will Jawando has positioned himself as the most progressive candidate in the race for county executive.
    Will Jawando, one of three County Council members running for county executive in Montgomery County, meets attendees of a worship service at Cedar Lane in Bethesda.
    Meet the Maryland native known as ‘The Jazz Detective’
    Zev Feldman, a Montgomery County native, is known as the “Jazz Detective” for his work in tracking down and publishing previously unheard live recordings of some of your favorite musicians through the ages.
    Zev Feldman, a Montgomery Village resident and music executive, is known as “The Jazz Detective.”
    For sale: Fully updated Craftsman with designer finishes in Chevy Chase
    This updated Craftsman home for sale in Chevy Chase offers four bedrooms, designer finishes and a walkable location.
    Wizards GM says he expects coach Brian Keefe to return next season
    Keefe took over in the middle of the 2023-24 campaign, replacing Wes Unseld Jr.
    Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe gestures during the second half of a game against the Chicago Bulls on April 9.
    The Nationals win back-and-forth affair against the Pirates
    Nationals starter Foster Griffin worked into pitcher’s counts early and often. So, trailing in the fifth inning, the Pirates started to counter Griffin’s aggression with some of their own.
    Washington Nationals right fielder James Wood hits an RBI single in the 10th inning.
    Montgomery schools consider raising student meal prices to deal with inflation, labor costs
    School board members say they’re hesitant to foist an additional economic burden onto families.
    The cafeteria at Robert Frost Middle School in Rockville.
    Andrew Friedson wants to lead Montgomery County. Will his pro-growth vision win over skeptics?
    Andrew Friedson, the two-term Montgomery County Council member, is running for county executive, focusing on economic development and housing affordability. Is that a winning message?
    Andrew Friedson, right, chats with Pastor Victor Ehiemere, center, and Jerome Leonard after Friedson attended an early Sunday service at The Well Church in Rockville.
    7 things to do in Montgomery County this week: Bookstore opening events, a beer festival and more
    Here are your weekend plans in Montgomery County, including the grand opening of an independent bookstore and a beer festival.
    The Paper Heart Bookstore celebrates its grand opening this weekend in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands community.

Paper Heart owners Ashley Le and Mike Luu hope the store’s cozy second-story interior can serve as a third place for book lovers in the community.
    Teen arrested for allegedly scrawling Sandy Hook shooter’s name at Bethesda school
    A teen is charged with arson and threats of mass violence for allegedly writing the name of the Sandy Hook shooter at a Bethesda elementary school and burning a shed, Montgomery County Police said Wednesday.
    Mitchell Parker flashes a new version of himself in Nationals’ 5-4 win
    Parker was one of the worst starting pitchers in baseball last season statistically. Coming out of the bullpen Tuesday, he flipped the script immediately.
    Washington Nationals pitcher Mitchell Parke poses for a portrait in February.
    Evan Glass is leaning on his record. Is that enough for Montgomery County’s top job?
    To ascend to the county’s top elected post, Evan Glass is branding himself as the progressive candidate who knows how to make progress.
    Montgomery County Council member Evan Glass, center, speaks to attendees of a Meet and Greet event at Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church.
    Alex Ovechkin gets assist in what could be his final game as the Capitals defeat the Blue Jackets
    Ovechkin — the league’s all-time leading goal scorer with 929 — is in the final season of his contract and said he is waiting until after the season before deciding on his future.
    Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin shouts from the bench in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
    With Ovi’s future unknown, a region says goodbye and reflects on his legacy
    Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin places his hand over his heart as he is recognized as a Star of the Game after his team beat the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday.
    Cade Cavalli and Nationals relievers struggle in 16-5 blowout
    Cavalli struggled to locate anything other than his changeup. He wasn’t the sole reason the Nationals fell on Monday night. But his performance set the tone for what followed.
    Washington Nationals starter Cade Cavalli is relieved in the second inning after giving up four runs on three hits.
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