Montgomery County

    Police identify victim of Rockville homicide
    Nicholas Njuki, of Gaithersburg, was fatally shot after an argument with an unknown male suspect early Sunday morning at Quincy’s Potomac Bar and Grille in Rockville, Montgomery County Police said.
    A Gaithersburg man was killed at a Rockville shopping center on Sunday after an argument inside a restaurant, Montgomery County Police said Monday.
    State police investigating death of 18-year-old who jumped from a Capital Beltway overpass
    Maryland State Police are investigating the death of an 18-year-old man who on Sunday jumped from an overpass on the interstate in Kensington after crashing into another vehicle with his car.
    ICE agents clashed violently with Frederick. Where does the city go from here?
    Frederick is home to more than 90,000 residents. Many said in interviews it still felt before this month like an unlikely place for such a violent episode between ICE agents and protesters that only appeared to strike bigger cities.
    ICE agents staked out the Tasker’s Chance neighborhood in Frederick, MD for nearly two days.
    What downtowns can learn from Silver Spring about growth, diversity and reinvention
    Since 2000, the downtown’s residential population has grown from about 7,000 people to more than 15,000 in 2024.
    A pedestrian walks past a colorful mural near downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S.
    Man fatally shot in Rockville early Sunday morning
    A man was gunned down in Rockville early Sunday, officials said.
    A fatal shooting in Rockville shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday left a man dead.
    It’s crunch time for the Montgomery County Council. Here’s its to-do list.
    After a seven-week recess, the Montgomery County Council will reconvene Tuesday with a jam-packed agenda.
    Kate Stewart, member of the Montgomery County Council, at a meeting last year.
    Police identify victim in White Oak fatal shooting
    Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal shooting in White Oak. It’s the county’s 10th homicide this year.
    Montgomery County Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man in White Oak on Thursday afternoon. It’s the county’s 10th homicide this year.
    In Rockville, remembering 11 who died on 9/11
    Elected officials and community members are gathering in Rockville on Friday morning to honor the 11 Montgomery County residents and nearly 3,000 others killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
    The memorial consists of a semicircle with 11 benches. Each bench is engraved and dedicated to one of the Montgomery County residents who was killed.
    25 years later, how Marylanders are honoring the lives lost on 9/11
    Many in Maryland are looking to remember those who died, the courage of first responders and the resilience needed to move forward.
    Flowers are left on a bench on the grounds of the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial before the start of the September 11th Pentagon Memorial Observance at the Pentagon on the 17th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
    5 days after heart attack, Jawando promises to be back to work soon
    Will Jawando, 43, the Democratic nominee for county executive in the November general election, had been hospitalized since Saturday after having a heart attack during a pickup basketball game.
    Will Jawando released a video in which he expressed gratitude for his recovery and promised to be “back on track before you know it.”
    Trump administration sued over warrantless ICE arrests in Maryland
    A new federal lawsuit challenges warrantless immigration arrests in Maryland and seeks a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration’s enforcement practices.
    District 47 Senator Malcolm Augustine speaks at a press conference announcing a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s policy and growing practice of conducting illegal immigration arrests in Maryland on Thursday.
    7 things to do in the capital region, from the Prince George’s County Fair to arts festivals
    This week’s events include annual staples such as the Silver Spring Jazz Fest and Bethesda Row Arts Festival to the capital region.
    Nearly 200 artists will show off their works and wares at the annual Bethesda Row Arts Festival, pictured here in 2025, on Sept. 12 and 13.
    Gaithersburg officials may be warming to anti-ICE laws
    Gaithersburg officials, once resistant to anti-ICE legislation, indicated Tuesday that they may be taking a different approach.
    Tiffany Kelly, an activist and former mayoral candidate, talks about protecting immigrant rights ahead of a Gaithersburg City Council meeting on Tuesday.
    Tech woes limited ER services at three Johns Hopkins hospitals over two days
    Three hospitals within the Johns Hopkins Health System were under “Code Black” status on Monday, Sept. 7.
    Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center was one of three system hospitals under a Code Black on Monday, Sept. 7.
    No charges against police in fatal Gaithersburg shooting
    Maryland’s attorney general on Tuesday announced his office will not seek charges against officers who fatally shot Elliott Powers at a Gaithersburg bus stop in July.
    Maryland’s attorney general on Tuesday announced his office will not seek charges against officers who fatally shot Elliott Powers at a Gaithersburg bus stop in July.
    Taste of home: AfriThrive connects immigrants to culturally significant foods
    The nonprofit AfriThrive distribute foods commonly eaten in African, Latin American and Asian households that are hard to find or too expensive for immigrant families.
    AUGUST 28, 2026 - Okra grows very well in Maryland, Charles Choti said.
    Hopes are pinned on Viva White Oak to transform eastern Montgomery County
    Developers plan to break ground on Viva White Oak before the end of the year, but the project’s full build-out is still years away.
    Costco is set to be one of Viva White Oak’s anchor stores.
    Will Jawando hospitalized after having a heart attack during pickup basketball game
    Will Jawando has been hospitalized since Saturday after having a heart attack during a pickup basketball game that morning.
    Will Jawando is the Democratic nominee for Montgomery County executive. He has been hospitalized since Saturday after having a heart attack.
    Ethan has autism. Can Montgomery County find the right school for him?
    A mother has spent months fighting with the district over where her son can best learn.
    Ethan walks out of Paint Branch High School during his second week at the comprehensive campus, which is 28 times the size of his last school.
    Judge rules against backers of initiative to cap Montgomery County spending
    Control MoCo Spending fell 302 signatures short of qualifying its proposed charter amendment for November’s ballot, according to the Montgomery County Board of Elections.
    Control MoCo Spending fell 302 signatures short of qualifying its proposed charter amendment for November's ballot, according to the Montgomery County Board of Elections.
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