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Montgomery County

    Maryland gas prices linger around $3 ahead of Thanksgiving but could drop
    Though traveling by car this Thanksgiving could be hectic, cheaper gas is a silver lining, especially in Maryland.
    Pumps at an Exxon gas station on North Howard Street.
    What some of Montgomery County’s best chefs are cooking for Thanksgiving
    Standout chefs and restaurant owners in Montgomery County are serving up traditional American dishes alongside cuisine from their own homelands, including Italy, China, Jordan and beyond.
    The Chang family, which operates a regional restaurant empire including Q by Peter Chang in Bethesda, prefers to have a Chinese-style hot pot for Thanksgiving. The spread, seen here at their Virginia home, typically includes beef tenderloin, blue crab, bean curd and more.
    7 things to do in Montgomery County, from a play’s American debut to a ride with Santa
    Turkey trots, the American stage debut of a holiday comedy, a chance to ride a historic trolley with Santa Claus and more things to do around Montgomery County this week.
    The National Capital Trolley Museum in Colesville hosts HollyTrolley Festival this year starting Nov. 29 through Dec. 22. Guests can take a ride on a historic street car with Santa Claus and view a holiday model railroad display,
    MCPS wants to spend millions on turf fields. Here’s how it may affect the county.
    If the plan is passed, more than $72 million will be allocated for outdoor play space and athletic infrastructure, with the majority of those funds going toward installing and maintaining turf fields.
    The turf football field at Gaithersburg High School.
    Teenage Olympian Quincy Wilson commits to University of Maryland
    Quincy Wilson, a senior at Bullis School, is joining the Terps next year.
    PARIS, FRANCE: AUGUST 09:  Quincy Wilson,16, of the United States running the first leg of the Men's 4 x 400m Relay Round 1 Heat 1 during the Athletics Competition at the Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on August 9th, 2024, in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
    Man sentenced to life in prison for 2023 shooting in Silver Spring garage that killed college student
    Ramone Ramsay on Monday was sentenced to life in prison in the 2023 shooting inside a Silver Spring garage that killed college student Kymani Bailey.
    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.
    Lakeforest Mall redevelopment will include new transit hub
    Montgomery County will relocate one of its transit hubs as part of plans to redevelop the Lakeforest Mall site, which has sat vacant since 2023.
    County Executive Marc Elrich speaks at a ceremony to mark the beginning of a partnership between the County and WRS to relocate and upgrade the Lakeforest Transit Center on Monday.
    Man fatally shot by a relative in downtown Silver Spring
    A man fatally shot his relative in downtown Silver Spring Friday afternoon. The two men argued in a Tesla and then exited the car prior to the shooting, according to Montgomery County Police.
    A man fatally shot a relative after the two exited a red Tesla in Silver Spring on Friday.
    County Council announces 3 finalists for Albornoz’s seat
    The Montgomery County Council named three finalists Monday to fill the seat of at-large council member Gabe Albornoz.
    The Montgomery County Council has chosen three finalists to fill the seat of at-large council member Gabe Albornoz, who is leaving to head the county’s recreation department.
    Driver killed in Calverton crash
    A driver was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Calverton Sunday night. A 2007 Toyota Avalon overturned, trapping the driver inside.
    A Baltimore County police vehicle’s lights flash while parked outside of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
    These Thanksgiving turkey trots will have you running for a good cause
    It’s not just about getting a good workout in before a large meal — it’s a chance for the community to come together for a good cause.
    Runners participate in the 2024 Turkey Chase.
    What does Montgomery County’s most powerful woman really want?
    Kate Stewart is the most powerful woman in Montgomery County. The County Council president has promised not to run for county executive. So what does she really want?
    Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart speaks to volunteers and supporters during her campaign launch party in Silver Spring.
    AstraZeneca to invest $2 billion in its Maryland pharmaceutical facilities, creating new jobs
    Executives from the pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca and Gov. Wes Moore announced an expansion in Frederick they say builds on its $50 billion commitment to spend more on drug research and manufacturing in the United States.
    AstraZeneca said it would invest $2 billion in Maryland plants, including in Frederick, shown here, where it will double capacity.
    Dropped the (butter)ball? These 8 local spots have last-minute Thanksgiving catering
    If Thanksgiving planning got away from you, never fear. While many caterers stopped taking orders Friday, these eight restaurants and grocery stores offer complete Thanksgiving dinner packages over the next few days.
    Thanksgiving dishes set on a table
    Sports Roundup: Blair football is ready for its quarterfinal matchup, gray pants and all
    Four Montgomery County teams are gearing up for quarterfinal matchups.
    The Blair football team celebrates after beating Wheaton last week. They'll play Churchill in the quarterfinals on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.
    For sale: Impressive modern home in Bethesda’s Huntington Terrace neighborhood
    This Bethesda home for sale offers modern interiors, a spacious floor plan and a prime location.
    Food pantries are under strain. Now they’re preparing for a holiday surge
    Compared to years past, food pantries in Montgomery County — home to more federal workers than any other in Maryland — have had to feed more families. And now they’re preparing for more demand.
    Vernon McDougall, a volunteer with the Upcounty Hub, helps with food distribution in Germantown on Thursday.
    Montgomery County school board advances campus upgrade plans
    Superintendent Thomas Taylor warned of hard decisions.
    During a Montgomery County School Board meeting in Rockville on Thursday evening, families from different parts of Montgomery County urged the school board to prioritize their local campuses as they consider future construction projects.
    What will Blake 5-star recruit Baba Oladotun bring to Maryland basketball?
    Baba Oladotun gives the Terps a local connection and lifts Maryland’s recruiting class to No. 3 in the nation.
    Blake basketball star Baba Oladotun commits to University of Maryland’s Terps from Blake High School in Cloverly, MD on November 19, 2025. After the announcement, he is embraced be peers, coaches, friends, and family.
    Strathmore unveils its first in-house jazz orchestra
    The Strathmore Jazz Orchestra is composed of 17 musicians led by conductor and composer Daniel Jamieson and will perform their first concert in February.
    The interior of the Music Center at Strathmore. The venue will host the debut show from its in-house jazz orchestra on Feb. 13.
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