Montgomery County

    7 things to do in Montgomery County, from tiny art to big turkeys
    Things to do around Montgomery County this week include a Thanksgiving parade, a showcase of local authors and a 10-year-anniversary celebration of a Rockville brewery.
    Some of nearly 700 works of miniature art are laid out for processing before going on display at the Mansion at Strathmore starting Nov. 22 at 1 p.m.
    Blake basketball star Baba Oladotun commits to Terps
    Oladotun is the No. 8 recruit in the class of 2026, according to ESPN.
    Blake High School’s Baba Oladotun celebrates with his family at the Blake High School gym as he commits to attending the University of Maryland on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
    Big news, pizza lovers: Andy’s Pizza opens a second Montgomery County location
    Andy’s Pizza, the ever-expanding DMV pizza chain founded by a Potomac native, opened its second Montgomery County location in the Kentlands.
    Aside from the traditional cheese, pepperoni and mushroom slices, Andy’s offers a selection of pricier specialty pies, including the fan-favorite pepperoni special with burrata, basil and a drizzle of hot honey. Taken on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
    Light it up! Your guide to Montgomery County Christmas tree and menorah lighting events
    Here’s your guide to Christmas tree and menorah lightings across Montgomery County.
    Tour of the light festival at the Montgomery County Family Justice Center at Brookside Garden on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
    State opens probe into Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office’s child support duties
    The state has opened an investigation into an agrement with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office amid potential compliance issues with child support enforcement duties.
    The state has opened an investigation to decide whether the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office complied with rules related to the office’s child support enforcement duties.
    Montgomery County school board to vote on major facilities plan
    Superintendent Thomas Taylor’s plan includes funding for several major projects over a six-year period.
    Rachel DuBois points out damage as she leads members of the public, press and other officials with Montgomery County Public Schools on a tour of MCPS warehouse and operations in Rockville, Maryland. MCPS Superintendent Thomas Taylor is asking for $2.7 billion to repair the school district’s aging infrastructure.
    Jud Ashman, following reelection as mayor of Gaithersburg, begins a run for Montgomery County Council
    Jud Ashman said the day after the election that people in Gaithersburg had encouraged him to run for County Council.
    Jud Ashman is running for the District 3 seat on the Montgomery County Council.
    County removes photo requirement for reporting gas-powered leaf blowers
    Photo evidence will no longer be required in order to report a violation of Montgomery County’s gas-powered leaf blower ban.
    Council member Evan Glass‘ bill to remove a requirement for photo evidence when reporting gas-powered leaf blowers passed unanimously.
    Montgomery County passes $7.75 million plan for food assistance and nonprofit support
    The Montgomery County Council moved forward to pass a $7.75 million plan Tuesday to help address the loss of federal funding for programs that provide food and housing assistance.
    The Montgomery County Council passed a supplemental funding plan in response to cuts made to SNAP during the government shutdown.
    Police collect record number of guns in buyback program
    The buyback program in Rockville collected more than 300 guns to be destroyed — the most ever in the initiative's history.
    A gun turned in at a buyback event in Miami in 2016
    Jared Smith is Montgomery County’s new economic development leader
    Jared Smith, who has spent the last decade working in economic development in the Las Vegas area, is coming to Montgomery County at a "defining moment" for its economic future.
    Jared Smith.
    Why did it take months for a fourth grader to get to class on time?
    It took until the second week of November for the bus to consistently pick up Christine Neumerski’s son at their Takoma Park home on time.
    Christine Neumerski and her son walk to the school bus near their home in Takoma Park.
    Woman associated with MS-13 convicted of first-degree murder in stabbing death of teen girl
    A judge found Iris Alonzo-Salgado guilty of first-degree murder in the 2023 death of a teen girl who was stabbed with a machete in the woods in Olney at the direction of MS-13.
    An MS-13 associate was convicted of first-degree murder in the 2023 death of 18-year-old Rosa Sanchez Merino, shown here in an undated photograph released by the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office.
    Montgomery County students get $9 million to boost mental health
    “Pay to the order of: The students of Montgomery County,” the oversized check read.
    Maryland Sen. Cheryl Kagan (D-Montgomery County), center right, celebrates the signing of an oversized check for $9 million while at a Monday morning Quince Orchard High School event in Gaithersburg.
    People are losing their jobs. Why is Maryland’s top commerce official optimistic about Montgomery County?
    Mass layoffs and a record-long shutdown have raised alarms about the local economy, but officials say Montgomery County will continue playing a vital role in Maryland’s economic growth.
    Maryland Secretary of Commerce Harry Coker Jr. speaks to Montgomery County and Maryland state officials and local business leaders during an event in North Bethesda.
    Fire watch issued across 7 Maryland counties for Sunday as 45 mph winds expected
    Residents of Howard, Prince George's, Anne Arundel, Montgomery, Charles, Calvert and St Mary’s counties could have increased fire risk on Sunday.
    Baltimore Fire Department crews respond to a fire at West 34th Street and Keswick Road in Baltimore's Hampden neighborhood on Monday, November 10, 2025.
    3 light festivals kick off the holiday season in Montgomery County
    Dancing lights at three Montgomery festivals capture the holiday spirit.
    The LuminoCity Festival at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds.
    Here’s how to safely get rid of your unwanted guns in Montgomery County this weekend
    The Rockville City Police Department and the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office are collecting unwanted guns on Saturday in Rockville.
    A gun turned in at a buyback event in Miami in 2016.
    A diplomat died in a bike crash. Riders will pedal for change Sunday.
    More than 1,100 cyclists and walkers are expected to go from Bethesda to the National Mall on Sunday to honor Sarah Langenkamp — who died in a bike crash three years ago — and to push for legislation to make roads safer.
    Daniel Langenkamp and his children have displayed photos of Sarah on this pillar since her death.
    Michelin-recommended soup dumplings — and a robot — debut at this Montgomery County mall
    Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings opened in October at Montgomery Mall. The restaurant, which began in New York, is part of an expansion across the Northeast.
    A spread of dishes at Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings includes a side of shredded ginger for diners to add soy sauce, black vinegar and chili oil.
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