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Montgomery County

    Andrew Friedson concedes to Will Jawando in Montgomery County executive race
    In a statement on Sunday, Friedson said, “it has become clear that there are not enough remaining votes to change the outcome of this election.” He added that he had spoken to Jawando and offered his support.
    TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026 - Supporters cheer for Will Jawando as he speaks at his watch party at Citizens and Culture in Silver Spring on Tuesday evening. As of his speech, he was leading by six points.
    Development is coming to Friendship Heights. Some residents aren’t happy about it.
    The Montgomery County planning staff hopes to transform the neighborhood back into a regional retail destination and make it a more vibrant community.
    Residents rally outside of the former GEICO headquarters in Friendship Heights on June 9 to call for a stop to the development proposed on the site.
    ‘Top Chef’ alum Anthony Jones has Maryland crabs embedded in his culinary DNA
    Anthony Jones, a “Top Chef” alum and James Beard semifinalist, grew up eating crabs along the Chesapeake Bay. He’s in the running for Rising Culinary Star at the RAMMYS Awards on June 29.
    Maryland native Anthony Jones, executive chef of Marcus DC, is in the running for Rising Culinary Star at the RAMMYS Awards next week.
    Some Montgomery County Council races are still too close to call
    In some contentious races, candidates are separated by less than a point, leaving the results up to mail-in ballots.
    Although County Executive Marc Elrich, incumbent Laurie-Anne Sayles and Scott Goldberg maintain promising leads in the at large council race, it’s less clear who will secure the fourth spot on the Democratic ballot.
    Judge temporarily blocks Prince George’s $39M budget transfer
    A circuit court judge temporarily blocked Prince George’s County from transferring $39 million to itself from the budget of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
    Thursday, May 14, 2026 — Prince George’s County executive Aisha Braveboy speaks at a ceremonial groundbreaking as Konterra Realty and Gould Property Company begin construction of the downtown of Konterra, a much-anticipated 1,400-acre, mixed-use, walkable community taking shape along the I-95 corridor at the meeting point of Anne Arundel, Montgomery, Prince George’s and Howard counties.
    Gaithersburg man charged with first-degree murder in girlfriend’s death
    Sean Robinson is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend, 37-year-old Ashlei Jones, Montgomery County Police said Friday.
    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.
    Potomac woman identified as driver who crashed at entrance of parking garage and died
    Marjorie Rothschild died this week after she drove an SUV into a cable barrier at the entrance of a North Bethesda parking garage, Montgomery County Police said on Friday.
    Marjorie Rothschild died this week after she drove an SUV into a cable barrier at the entrance of a North Bethesda parking garage, Montgomery County Police said on Friday.
    Union leader files assault complaint against Maryland delegate after fight at early-voting site
    A Maryland delegate and a Montgomery County union representative physically fought at a Gaithersburg Park on Thursday, days before the primary election.
    Union president Fiorigi "Gino" Renne, left, and Del. Gabriel Acevero got into an altercation on Thursday, June 18.
    Unions in and beyond Montgomery County powered Will Milam’s election to sheriff
    Support from police and labor unions across the state helped Will Milam to a landslide victory in the Montgomery County sheriff’s race
    Will Milam at his campaign kickoff event announcing his run for Montgomery County Sheriff at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg last year.
    Who are the new faces poised to join the Montgomery County Council?
    While County Executive Marc Elrich holds a promising lead in the at large race and incumbent Laurie-Anne Sayles appears poised for reelection to a second term, some newcomers are also likely to clinch seats.
    Exterior of the Montgomery County Council Office Building in Rockville.
    Trump slashed medical research. A Maryland lawmaker fears the next move.
    Rep. Jamie Raskin seeks to stop the Trump administration from putting political appointees in charge of federal health grants.
    Rep. Jamie Raskin seeks to stop the Trump administration from putting political appointees in charge of federal health grants.
    Newcomer Amar Mukunda poised to oust Maryland’s Senate majority leader
    Amar Mukunda rose from political obscurity and is on the cusp of ousting the state’s Senate majority leader.
    SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026 - Maryland State Senate hopeful, 33-year-old Amar Mukunda, hopes to inspire more participation from young people at No Kings Protest in Gaithersburg.
    Voters should expect party politics in this nonpartisan school board race
    Montgomery County residents should brace for a decidedly partisan tone ahead of November’s general election for an at large seat on the school board.
    Montgomery County residents should brace for a decidedly partisan tone ahead of November’s general election for an at large seat on the school board.
    McClain Delaney defeats Trone in Democratic primary for 6th Congressional District
    U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney stopped businessman David Trone’s attempt to win back the seat he previously held representing parts of Montgomery County and Western Maryland.
    April McClain Delaney thanks her supporters at a Gaithersburg Holiday Inn on Tuesday night, less than an hour before hearing the official word that she had won the race.
    Will Milam wins race for Montgomery County sheriff
    Will Milam has a commanding lead over incumbent Maxwell Uy for Montgomery County sheriff.
    Challenger Will Milam led incumbent Maxwell Uy in a contentious sheriff’s race in which the union representing sheriff’s deputies endorsed Milam.
    Lazo, Diaz and McCarthy looking strong in the Montgomery County school board primary race
    Two of the board’s eight seats were on the ballot in the June 23 primary, even though the board is technically nonpartisan. The winners advance to November’s general election.
    Four of the board’s eight seats were on the ballot in the June 23 primary, though only two of them were competitive.
    Will Jawando leads in Montgomery County executive race
    Elrich, Sayles and Goldberg leading in at-large council race
    Democratic and Republican candidates for county executive at a community forum in Silver Spring in April.
    US Department of Education investigates Maryland schools’ gender-identity policies
    The department’s Office for Civil Rights is investigating whether school districts in Frederick, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties violated Title IX with its gender-identity policies.
    The U.S. Department of Education building is seen in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024.
    Montgomery County voters defy rain on primary day
    Rain seemed to dissuade some Montgomery County voters on primary day. But several important races could be close.
    Many voters arrived at the polls wet on a rainy primary day.
    Police identify woman killed in Gaithersburg apartment
    Montgomery County Police are investigating the death of a woman found in a Gaithersburg apartment on Sunday as a homicide. She was found with trauma to her upper body.
    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.
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