Montgomery County

A 12-year-old girl who made a swatting call about a shooting in Montgomery Village last year won’t be charged because Maryland law prohibits it, police said.

Three Maryland school districts admitted they don’t regularly screen applicants.

Fossette Focacceria’s six Tuscan-style sandwiches are available at AP Pizza Shop in Bethesda from chef Mike Friedman, who is also behind Aventino, All-Purpose and the Red Hen.

Several Marylanders, including Turnstiles, Rei Ami and Maggie Rose, are nominated for Grammy Awards, which air this Sunday.

Montgomery County Public Schools leaders say a Silver Spring school’s longer academic year hasn’t paid off and are recommending reverting it to a traditional calendar year, which could save the district more than $1.4 million.

In Chevy Chase, this striking home stands out for its one-of-a-kind design, luxurious interiors and beautiful backyard.

Environmental groups are calling the Jan. 19 break in the Potomac Interceptor, a major sewer pipe, catastrophic for the Potomac River.

Montgomery County Police are investigating the death of pedestrian Vipa Sankanung, who was struck by a vehicle in Rockville in November.

Students will miss an entire week of school because of icy conditions.

It’s freezing outside, but don’t let that stop you from having fun this week. Here’s what to do in Montgomery County.

Montgomery County’s Ethiopian immigrant population — now about 22,000 people — has grown nearly 150%, according to U.S. Census data released Thursday.

The federal government moved quickly over the last month to establish a foothold in Maryland, notifying Washington County officials of its intentions just days before inking the deed giving it full ownership of the property in Williamsport, just outside of Hagerstown.

Crews were expected to continue clearing snow and ice from residential roads, sidewalks and bus stops through the end of the week.

The state Department of Transportation’s grant program has promised up to $50,000 for impacted businesses along the Purple Line — a potential windfall as they struggle to stay afloat. But nearly all awards have been a fraction of that amount.

Montgomery County officials said they will not tow cars that are stuck in ice and snow on residential streets during and after the snow emergency.

WSSC Water, the commission that provides water and sewer services to Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, is urging customers to restrict water during the current cold snap.

MCPS announced Tuesday that schools will be closed Wednesday and Thursday. School officials will announce on Thursday whether they will close on Friday.

Amazon will close all of its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores in Maryland on Feb. 1 to focus on its same-day delivery services, the company announced on Tuesday.

José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen partnered with local restaurants to provide meals to shelters in Montgomery County and the greater D.C. area.

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