Montgomery County

    Racism claim that rocked Bethesda-Chevy Chase still lingers
    Dan Engler, once a popular teacher at Bethesda-Chevy Chase, was accused of racism by two students. The incident was a flashpoint at the school and upended Engler’s career.
    Dan Engler, a former teacher at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School.
    Police identify man and woman in suspected murder-suicide
    Homicide detectives are investigating two deaths in Silver Spring as a murder-suicide, Montgomery County police said.
    Do you speak like a public school administrator? Take our quiz to find out
    Public school administrators tend to speak their own language. Can you decode it?
    Public school administrators tend to speak their own language. Can you decode it?
    Sports Roundup: For these football teams, it’s straight from Thanksgiving dinner to state semifinals
    Churchill, Sherwood and Quince Orchard high school football teams will play in the semifinals on Friday.
    For sale: Striking contemporary home in Glen Echo Heights
    Inside this Glen Echo Heights home, you’ll find contemporary interiors, light-filled rooms and high-end finishes.
    How one community will honor a hidden piece of Maryland’s Black history
    The stout, white building off Jerusalem Road sits on what’s known as, somewhat ironically, the “Beauty Spot.” It's actually an important piece of Maryland's Black history.
    The Rosenwald School in Poolesville has been transformed into an office for the DOT facility. The floors have been removed but the original walls and some of the eight-foot windows remain.
    How a Silver Spring native wound up performing in the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ finale
    Lisa Ann Walter, a Silver Spring native and Montgomery Blair High School graduate, made a surprise appearance in the season finale of “Dancing With the Stars.”
    "Abbott Elementary" actress Lisa Ann Walter, a Silver Spring native, made a surprise cameo performance on the 2025 finale of "Dancing with the Stars."
    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.
    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,
    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.
    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.
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