Montgomery County

    A steak and cheese in Rockville has been more than 40 years in the making
    Z&Z Manoushe Bakery will serve the sandwich on Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The owners’ father, grandfather and uncle served the sub in shops around Montgomery County from the 1980s to the early 2000s.
    Dubbaneh's grandfather Fayez Khawaja and his uncle, David, owned and operated Chicken Tonight at 1111 Nelson St. in Rockville from 1982-2006.
    Alleged Montgomery County Peeping Tom was accused of the same crime in Prince George’s
    A Takoma Park man faces multiple misdemeanor Peeping Tom charges after being accused of dressing like a woman to gain access to gym locker rooms.
    Furloughed parents are jumping into thorny school debates
    Montgomery County school leaders announced major plans at practically the same time many parents were sent home from their jobs.
    Victoria Hougham, a furloughed federal worker, has been using her unexpected time away from work to research and advocate on Montgomery County Public Schools proposals.
    Generations of the Whitman High School community compete in ‘It’s Academic’
    The long-running quiz bowl show has sparked generations of brainiac competitors across the region. Whitman’s Class of 1970 challenged this year’s team and a trio of staffers to a game Thursday afternoon.
    Host Hillary Howard, left, asks a question during a special “It’s Academic” quiz bowl between students, teachers and three members of the class of 1970 at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda.
    ‘Con man’ found guilty of second-degree murder in ‘perfect verdict,’ prosecutor says
    Prosecutors called the second-degree murder conviction for Jorge Rueda Landero a “perfect verdict.”
    Sue Ann Marcum was found dead in her home in the 6200 block of Massachusetts Avenue in Bethesda in 2010.
    How 2 Kensington churches became collateral damage in a cannabis clash
    When neighbors on Farragut Avenue heard of the two Black churches moving into the lot behind their backyards, they pointed to the two churches on their street and the Maryland law stating that a dispensary could not be within 500 feet of a worship site. The county inspected the churches and found they were not properly permitted, issuing them a notice of violation — and a stop-work order for the dispensary for having violated state law. Both churches have left, and on Thursday the county lifted the dispensary’s stop-work order.
    Parishioners at Church Apostolic celebrate a move from the basement of the office building to the first floor during a Sunday service in December 2023.
    Sports roundup: Why these top recruits are still backing Maryland football
    Maryland football has lost three games in a row, but two top recruits remain interested in the school.
    Top recruits from Montgomery County say they still have faith in Maryland head coach Mike Locksley and his football program.
    Montgomery County honors ‘the father’ of its agricultural reserve
    Montgomery County will honor Royce Hanson, “the father” of the agricultural reserve, on Saturday by officially opening his namesake park in Poolesville.
    Royce Hanson has devoted his life to preserving natural areas, most notably in Montgomery County.
    Jury: Bethesda professor was murdered by her business partner
    A jury found Jorge Rueda Landeros guilty in the second degree for the murder of American University Professor Sue Marcum.
    Opening statements in the trial of Jorge Rueda Landeros, seated right, in Montgomery County.
    ‘Reckless vanity project’: Jamie Raskin demands answers from Trump for East Wing teardown
    U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin has sent a letter to Trump Thursday questioning the legality of the demolition of the White House’s East Wing. Raskin said the teardown — to make room for a ballroom — violates federal law.
    Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., speaks with reporters after a news conference, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, at the Capitol in Washington.
    7 things to do in Montgomery County, from a bluegrass legend to a grand opening
    This week in Montgomery County brings a Japanese rock trio, a local bluegrass pioneer and a brewery opening in Bethesda.
    Boris, a Japanese rock trio, will perform Nov. 1 at the Fillmore Silver Spring.
    They call her the Lamar Jackson of flag football. But can she have a future in the sport?
    Girls flag football is growing in popularity in Montgomery County, but opportunities beyond high school are limited.
    Aysia Jones-Robinson, the quarterback for Clarksburg High School’s girls flag football team, warms up before a game.
    What is the Montgomery County school board going to do about Crown High?
    MCPS Superintendent Thomas Taylor wants to use the newly constructed campus as a “holding school.”
    Montgomery County parents, including Nihar Shah, center, hold signs at Thursday's school board meeting, urging members not to use Crown High as a temporary holding campus.
    Prosecutor’s closing argument: Professor took out second mortgage to fund suspect’s investment scheme
    The jury in the first-degree murder case of Jorge Rueda Landeros, who is accused of killing Sue Marcum in 2010, is deliberating his fate. He faces a maximum penalty of life in prison.
    Opening statements in the trial of Jorge Rueda Landeros, seated right, in Montgomery County.
    Halloween events around Montgomery County, from a drag show to a pumpkin patch
    Halloween-themed events around Montgomery County through Sunday include a drag show, pumpkin picking and more.
    The Not so Spooky Skate at Wheaton Ice Arena in 2023. This year's edition takes place Oct. 30 at 5:45 p.m.
    Woodmont Grill in Bethesda announces abrupt closure
    Bethesda’s Woodmont Grill, which has been serving all-American classics since 1992, announced its abrupt closure.
    Woodmont Grill has been open in downtown Bethesda since 1992 but announced its abrupt closure in a message posted on its website and entrance doors Wednesday.
    Churchill’s Zoe Cusack wins Maryland state golf championship
    Cusack, a senior, will now head to the University of Virginia.
    Zoe Cusack, right, after winning back-to-back individual state championship titles.
    Late-night Purple Line construction is going to make noise
    Purple Line officials say the nighttime work is necessary to finish the crash walls before temperatures make concrete curing difficult.
    Construction workers make progress on the Purple Line on Bonifant St. in Silver Spring in September. Other areas of Silver Spring may start experiencing evening work to complete the transit system.
    Jerry B. Whiddon, artistic director who poured his heart into Round House Theatre, dies at 77
    Jerry B. Whiddon was the artistic director of Bethesda’s Round House Theatre for 20 years. He died on Oct. 17 at age 77.
    Jerry B. Whiddon.
    More Montgomery County students suspended so far this year
    The 29% increase was driven by more suspensions assigned to Hispanic students, children who are learning English and those who receive special education services.
    Montgomery County Public Schools recently revised its student code of conduct.
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