Montgomery County

    For sale: Modern masterpiece in Chevy Chase
    In Chevy Chase, this striking home stands out for its one-of-a-kind design, luxurious interiors and beautiful backyard.
    School in July? An experiment with a longer school year could come to an end
    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.
    Angel Johnson and her daughter love the longer school year at Arcola, crediting it for the fourth-graders academic success. Photo taken at Arcola Elementary in Silver Spring.
    Collapsed pipeline spilled ‘catastrophic’ levels of pollutants into Potomac River, environmental group says
    Environmental groups are calling the Jan. 19 break in the Potomac Interceptor, a major sewer pipe, catastrophic for the Potomac River.
    A section of the 54-mile Potomac Interceptor, which runs along the Clara Barton Parkway near Interstate 49, collapsed earlier this week.

The Interceptor handles up to 60 million gallons of wastewater a day, moving it from parts of Virginia and Maryland to the Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant in Washington, D.C.
    Montgomery County Police investigate fatal pedestrian crash from November
    Montgomery County Police are investigating the death of pedestrian Vipa Sankanung, who was struck by a vehicle in Rockville in November.
    Montgomery County Public Schools will be closed Friday
    Students will miss an entire week of school because of icy conditions.
    Children sled down a hill on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, during a snowstorm in Silver Spring, Md. at Pinecrest Park.
    Ethiopian-born population in Montgomery County jumped nearly 150% in 15 years
    Montgomery County’s Ethiopian immigrant population — now about 22,000 people — has grown nearly 150%, according to U.S. Census data released Thursday.
    7 things to do this week in Montgomery County while it’s waaaaay too cold outside
    It’s freezing outside, but don’t let that stop you from having fun this week. Here’s what to do in Montgomery County.
    Instead of braving the elements this weekend, try a virtual tai chi class.
    Washington County: Feds’ plan for immigration detention near Hagerstown cannot be stopped
    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.
    his new warehouse off Hopewell Road outside Hagerstown has beed toured by government officials for possible use as an ICE detention facility.
    Montgomery County crews are still plowing residential roads, contrary to the county’s online tracker
    Crews were expected to continue clearing snow and ice from residential roads, sidewalks and bus stops through the end of the week.
    A man operates a snow blower on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, during a snowstorm  in Silver Spring, Md. in front of Awdamet Market.
    After outcry, officials reworked Purple Line grants. But business owners are still frustrated.
    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.
    Signage reminds pedestrians that businesses are open as Purple Line construction continues on Bonifant St. in Silver Spring, Md., on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025.
    Car stuck in the ice? Montgomery County is not going to tow it.
    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.
    Snow piles up on Thayer Avenue, just south of downtown Silver Spring, on Sunday morning.
    WSSC Water tells 1.9 million customers: Only use water if you have to
    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.
    Water drips from a faucet as water bottles are filled at an emergency center on Sunday, March 13, 2011, in Koriyama, Japan, two days after a giant quake and tsunami struck the country's northeastern coast.
    Montgomery County public schools will be closed Wednesday and Thursday
    MCPS announced Tuesday that schools will be closed Wednesday and Thursday. School officials will announce on Thursday whether they will close on Friday.
    Cynthia Ferguson, left, and Joni Kayne sled down a hill on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, during a snowstorm  in Silver Spring, Md. at Pinecrest Park.
    All Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores to close, including 5 in Maryland
    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.
    Amazon fresh market sign is seen in Naperville, Ill., Thursday, June 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
    Bethesda’s José Andrés sends food donations to local shelters amid snowstorm
    José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen partnered with local restaurants to provide meals to shelters in Montgomery County and the greater D.C. area.
    Caruso's Grocery chef Matthew Adler helps the Bread and Water Company team load food donation boxes for delivery to local homeless shelters.
    Hutzell: A little time travel helps explain Maryland’s power dilemma
    COLUMN: Demand for more electricity shows no sign of slowing. It’s driven by the rapid growth of data centers, which power the AI behind Alexa and Gronk. As Gov. Wes Moore prepares his plan out of this mess, a look at the next decade explains what’s happening.
    Transmission lines travel north from Calvert Cliffs Clean Energy Center, Constellation’s nuclear power plant in Lusby, Maryland.
    Silver Spring comic shop offers refuge by way of Dungeons & Dragons
    Pure Panic Comics & Games in Silver Spring hosts a diverse group of hobbyists who bond over games and comics. The Banner Montgomery started a game of Dungeons & Dragons to explore their community.
    Pure Panic Comics & Games on Fenton Street in Silver Spring.
    The county is bending its snow parking rule — because it’s really hard to shovel
    Montgomery County government has changed its snow parking rules. County government will open Tuesday, and schools will remain closed.
    A snowplow travels south on Colesville Road on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, during a snowstorm in Silver Spring, Md.
    Shelters filled past capacity due to snowstorm
    Montgomery County’s shelters served dozens more unhoused people during the snowstorm than they can usually serve.
    A man walks down Georgia Ave. on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, during a snowstorm  in Silver Spring, Md.
    Watch: Superintendent’s snow day rap gets clicks and a few clucks
    Somewhere at the intersection of creative and cringe lies Superintendent Thomas Taylor’s rap video announcing an MCPS snow day.
    MCPS Superintendent Thomas Taylor becomes Super Snowy/Doctor T when he decides to close schools.
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