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Montgomery County

    Prince George’s planning chair Darryl Barnes faces a slew of misconduct allegations
    The complaint, filed in February, states that Darryl Barnes threatened to fire the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s general counsel and engaged in misconduct.
    A complaint filed in February states that Darryl Barnes threatened the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s general counsel and engaged in misconduct.
    Why did the council postpone a budget vote — and then postpone it again at the last minute?
    Council members — three of whom are running for county executive — must decide how to balance a budget in tight financial times.
    The Montgomery County Council, shown during a meeting last year, postponed a vote on the budget Thursday morning and again in the afternoon.
    Nationals fail to reach .500 record after Thursday’s blowout loss to Reds
    It was the first outing of the year in which Foster Griffin failed to complete five innings, and his ERA jumped from 2.12 to 3.53 after his start.
    Washington Nationals pitcher Foster Griffin throws during the second inning.
    Victim in North Bethesda fatal shooting identified
    A man was killed in North Bethesda on Thursday, Montgomery County Police said. His identity was not immediately available.
    The scene of a fatal shooting at about 11:30 a.m. Thursday in a North Bethesda parking lot.
    What are SMOBs and why are they running for office?
    Maryland has a history of giving students a voice in school board decisions — and it’s produced vocal advocates.
    Student member of the board Matt Post, center, talks to fellow school board members in 2018.
    7 things to do in the Capital Region this week, including Preakness watch parties and a plant sale
    Things to do in the Capital Region this week include Preakness watch parties and a two-day warehouse sale of succulents and cacti.
    Rewild, a boutique houseplant shop with locations across the Capital Region, will open up its Hyattsville warehouse for Rewild West, a sale showcasing succulents and cacti.
    Montgomery County student charged with bringing loaded handgun to school
    A 16-year-old student of Walt Whitman high School was removed from class and faces weapon charges after bringing a loaded handgun onto school property, according to Montgomery County Police.
    Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda.
    Police change persons of interest to suspects in antisemitic vandalism incident
    Three people seen leaving Greenwood Elementary School this month are suspects in antisemitic graffiti found there, Montgomery County Police said Wednesday.
    Detectives Investigate Anti-Semitic School Vandalism
    Montgomery County Council passes progressive income tax plan
    Income taxes will decrease for residents making $150,000 or less annually. Residents making more than $150,000 will pay a 3.3% income tax — a 0.1% bump.
    The Montgomery County Council at their office building in Rockville in December.
    Luis Garcia Jr. leads an offensive outburst as Nationals inch closer to .500
    Since returning from injury, Luis Garcia Jr. has been on a tear, and his torrid pace continued in Tuesday’s 10-4 win.
    Jacob Young, left, and Luis García Jr. of the Washington Nationals celebrate after García Jr. hit a home run during the second inning.
    Bus driver involved in fatal collision with 11-year-old girl heads to trial in July
    Ivan Rivas, the school bus driver who was cited in the crash that killed an 11-year-old girl in Rockville last year, is scheduled to go to trial on July 30.
    Items left at a Rockville intersection to honor Summer Lim, an 11-year-old girl killed in a collision with a school bus there last week.
    Maryland Republicans aren’t sorry for racist video about Chinese American colleague
    Del. Brian Chisholm defended the video as asking “basic questions” about the motivation behind a lawmaker’s legislation. He said that asking questions should not be off-limits.
    From left, Del. Mark Fisher and Del. Brian Chisholm are facing criticism for a social media video they made about a Chinese-born colleague.
    ‘The village is on fire’: School leaders decry potential cuts as council debates tax bumps
    Every $10 million reduction roughly translates into 100 fewer full-time positions in the district, the superintendent said.
    Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Thomas W. Taylor speaks about a shooting at Thomas S. Wootton High School at a press conference in Rockville on Monday evening.
    DC sniper exhibit showcases Chevy Caprice, semiautomatic rifle used in 2002 attacks
    Artifacts from the 2002 sniper attacks that terrorized the Capital region are on display at a new exhibit at the National Law Enforcement Museum.
    The 1990 Chevrolet Caprice used in the 2002 D.C. sniper attacks is displayed in the exhibition, “Without Warning: Ending the Terror of the D.C. Snipers.”
    ‘Nobody was safe’: As DC sniper exhibit opens, law enforcement officials remember terrifying time
    The National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C., unveiled a D.C. sniper exhibit last week, which spurred memories for longtime investigators of a deadly and frightening three weeks in the DMV.
    From left, Maryland Governor Paris Glendening, Montgomery County Police Chief Charles Moose, Washington, D.C. Mayor Tony Williams and Prince George's County Police Chief Gerald Wilson speak to the media
    Hutzell: Embroiderers stitch their place in America’s 250th anniversary tapestry
    COLUMN | No celebration of America’s 250th anniversary rivals America’s Tapestry for sheer volunteer spirit. The embroidered retelling of stories from the original 13 states was inspired by the Great Tapestry of Scotland.
    Volunteer Nathalie Smith works on the Maryland panel of America's Tapestry. The size of the piece makes it difficult to reach under and push the needle up through the linen backing.
    Republican delegates mocked colleague’s accent, implied he was a Chinese spy
    House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk condemned the video in which Dels. Mark Fisher and Brian Chisholm made the comments.
    From left, Del. Mark Fisher and Del. Brian Chisholm are facing criticism for a social media video they made about a Chinese-born colleague.
    Elrich blasts council’s proposed progressive tax hike as ‘regressive’
    The proposal would raise taxes for higher income earners while lowering them for others, and also eliminate a homeowner tax credit.
    Criticism of the proposal from County Executive Marc Elrich focuses on what council members bill as a cost-saving measure to offset reductions in income tax revenue.
    Bethesda man killed in weekend crash identified
    Montgomery County Police on Monday identified the driver killed this weekend near Glenbrook Road and Audubon Road in Bethesda.
    Washington Nationals team dog Natty to make major league debut Friday
    The pup is set to appear at several games and community events throughout the season.
    Natty, the Nationals' new team dog, poses for a picture at Nationals Park.
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