Montgomery County

    New water tank will help make Upcounty safer, firefighters say
    The location and size of the tank allow for easier access to an “uninterrupted water supply” in fire emergencies.
    A water cistern in Beallsville, Montgomery County, Maryland.
    Suspect learns fate for assassination attempt of Justice Kavanaugh at his Chevy Chase home
    A California resident who attempted to assassinate U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh at his Maryland home was sentenced Friday to over eight years in prison by a federal judge.
    CHEVY CHASE, MARYLAND - JUNE 29: Law enforcement officers stand guard as abortion rights activists with Our Rights DC march in front of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's house on June 29, 2022 in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Over the last couple months, abortion rights activists have staged protests against the five conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justices. The Supreme Court’s recent decision in the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health case overturned the 50-year-old Roe v Wade case and erased federal protection to abortion. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
    Furloughed? We can’t get you working again, but we can tell you where to find some freebies.
    Businesses across Montgomery County are offering deals and discounts to furloughed federal government workers.
    Businesses around the county are offering deals to furloughed federal government workers, including a few in Silver Spring.
    Maryland House speaker says ‘now is the time’ to take up redistricting
    “Now is the time to have conversations about redistricting in Maryland,” Adrienne A. Jones told The Banner. “He has a ready and an eager and a willing partner in me.”
    House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones listens as Gov. Wes Moore announces new juvenile justice legislation in the Maryland State House lobby on January 31, 2024.
    What to do if you’re affected by the government shutdown
    A roundup of resources available to furloughed workers and others affected by the government shutdown.
    Rep. April McClain Delaney, center, along with other local, state and federal officials, is offering support for federal workers who have been affected by the government shutdown.
    For sale: Luxurious estate with beautiful grounds in Potomac
    This luxury home in Potomac boasts more than 8,000 square feet, seven bedrooms, six full bathrooms and two half bathrooms.
    As the federal shutdown stretches on, let’s say thank you to civil servants
    Before the president and his party continue their wanton disassembly of the federal workforce, it’s a good moment to appreciate what we’re about to lose.
    Julie Reed took a buyout from her job at NASA. She doesn't think people have appreciated federal employees' devotion to public service since at least President Ronald Reagan's days.
    Birds and bird-watchers are transforming this Rockville park
    The documentary “Bird Walk” shows how RedGate Park, formerly a golf course, is being preserved from commercial development by residents, including bird enthusiasts.
    Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 — Local filmmaker Cintia Cabib walks around RedGate Park looking for birds. She has a new documentary, "Bird Walk," in which she chronicles birders and their finds as they roam the 131-acre, former golf course.
    Jane Goodall leaves her mark on Marylanders — from a permanent tattoo to a lasting legacy
    While the British scientist was a global icon, Jane Goodall occasionally visited Maryland, under varying circumstances.
    Jane Goodall speaks at The Lyric in Baltimore for "An Afternoon with Jane Goodall" in March 2025.
    Montgomery County Police are easing cadet requirements as they face officer shortfall
    Montgomery County Police are revising their initial college-credit requirements to expand their applicant pool as the department faces a shortage of patrol officers.
    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.
    Montgomery County’s cancellation of Hispanic Heritage Festival draws criticism
    County Executive Marc Elrich said he was responding to community concerns about drawing attention from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
    Montgomery County Councilmember Gabe Albornoz said this Hispanic Heritage Month was the most important in his lifetime.
    7 things to do in Montgomery County, one festival after another
    Taste of Bethesda, Takoma Park Street Festival and other things to do this week in Montgomery County.
    A scene from Takoma Park Street Festival in 2024. This year's edition will be held on Oct. 5, 2025.
    Federal shutdown strikes an already battered Montgomery County economy
    The federal shutdown will feed fears of brain drain in Montgomery County and throughout the DMV region.
    Highrise buildings in Bethesda near Bethesda Row on May 22, 2025.
    Members of Congress rally around Germantown resource center in wake of government shutdown
    County leaders and members of Congress showed up to highlight how local governments are attempting to address needs created by the Trump administration’s slashing of federal jobs and programs.
    A volunteer at the Upcounty Hub food pantry in Germantown fills boxes of food on Wednesday.
    Shutdown sympathy: A laid-off federal worker has some advice for those who could be next
    Jaime Zimmerman, 48, of Bethesda, has been navigating unemployment for months. She shares coping strategies with federal workers who fear losing their jobs during the shutdown.
    Jaime Zimmerman was formerly a program analyst and senior advisor with the Office of Director, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
    ‘I’m praying they don’t come back’: ICE sighting panics Silver Spring elementary school community
    ICE officers drove into the parking lot at New Hampshire Estates Elementary School in Silver Spring Monday, causing panic among Hispanic parents who worried that the undocumented among them might be detained.
    SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 - New Hampshire Estates Elementary School in Silver Spring. Parents have been nervous after a recent ICE sighting near the school.
    Compromise and a ‘gentlemen’s agreement’: Why massive tax breaks for country clubs are here to stay
    Thanks to a handshake deal, Montgomery County’s country clubs enjoy special tax breaks despite ongoing debates about fairness and land use in Maryland.
    Columbia Country Club is located in Chevy Chase, close to D.C. and was founded in 1911.
    Charges filed against Montgomery County firefighters over flooded field
    Prosecutors have filed charges against two county firefighters who allegedly used a fire truck to flood a baseball field after a fly ball hit their property near the station.
    A still from a video recorded by a bystander on the scene in mid-July shows plumes of water dousing the Takoma Thunderbolt’s home field as players in blue jerseys stare at the outfield and each other in apparent disbelief.
    Senate can’t agree on a spending plan, putting Maryland’s federal workforce at risk
    It’s unclear, with the House of Representatives adjourned until next week, when lawmakers could consider their next moves to reopen the government.
    The U.S. Capitol building before dawn on March 26.
    Maryland names 7 Blue Ribbon schools after feds end national awards
    Maryland had ended its program after the 2019-2020 school year but will now resurrect it.
    Students at St Joseph School celebrated their Blue Ribbon win with cheers, signs and confetti on Sept. 23, 2024. The U.S. Department of Education ended the national program this year.
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