Montgomery County

“One Maryland One Book” has been running for 18 years. This year’s pick, “Kin: Rooted in Hope,” is available through Montgomery County Public Library branches.

The judge called the ex-FBI agent’s offenses, which included the rape and sexual assault of young women, “some of the most difficult and troubling circumstances I’ve ever heard.”

Montgomery County leaders say they can plug some of the holes the federal government is punching in the local economy — but not all.

Akwalabeng Fontava, 29, was found killed in a North Bethesda apartment the morning of Sept. 21. According to court records, two people inside the apartment were then kidnapped, including Fontava’s girlfriend and a relative who was sleeping over.

Montgomery County Public Schools predicts a dramatic dive in enrollment: a 9% drop from its 2019 peak to the enrollment forecast for 2031.

Before Rei Ami was the singing voice of Zoey, she was a kid from Montgomery County.

MCPS Athletic Director Jeffrey Sullivan shares the biggest challenges facing high school sports and what might be next after the success of pickleball and girls flag football

If the MCPS superintendent’s proposal is approved, several elementary school buildings could be replaced by 2031, as could Damascus High.

A GoFundMe campaign, to cover funeral and other expenses for the family — which includes Summer’s younger sister and brother — collected the sum in two days.

Montgomery County police said they have identified the victim of a fatal shooting in Silver Spring over the weekend as Monique Charles, a New York City resident. They allege her ex-boyfriend killed her.

It cost about $57 million to send roughly 700 Montgomery County students to nonpublic schools last year.

Latino businesses have been hit hard by a flagging economy and immigration crackdowns. Owners and staff tell The Banner profits are down about 30% compared to 2024 and they’ve had to cut jobs.

LifeWise Academy is seeking to introduce Christian education programs in three Maryland school districts, with support in Harford County and efforts underway in Anne Arundel and Montgomery counties.

Police responded to a report of a shooting in the 1700 block of Imperial Drive, where a 47-year-old woman was found dead at the scene.

Mitchell-Paden made his NFL debut this season after three years on practice squads.

Feis Culkin and the Maryland Fall Championship in Irish dance will be held on Oct. 11 and 12 at the Hilton Washington D.C./Rockville Hotel & Executive Meeting Center.

Montgomery County delegates have looped a longtime Gaithersburg City Council member into their campaign slate as they try for a third time to edge out Del. Gabriel Acevero.

Craig Heist covered local sports for more than 30 years.

Joshua Carter, 18, a suspect in a Montgomery County killing in September, has been arrested in North Carolina and charged with first-degree murder, Montgomery County Police said.

Summer Lim, 11, was killed on Thursday after a collision with a school bus near her middle school.