U.S. Marshals apprehend Chevy Chase man suspected in death of parole officer
Suspect was taken into custody in West Virginia; charged with second-degree murder
Motorcyclist dies in Silver Spring collision
Incident occurred early Saturday on University Boulevard West
County police identify parole officer killed in Chevy Chase residence; search for suspect ongoing
Emanuel Edward Sewell, a registered sex offender, may be armed, police say
Raucous ‘Wet Dreams’ pool party at Potomac mansion raises concerns about future fetes
Neighbors report illegal drug use, fireworks at event attended by over 1,000
Recent Stories
Chevy Chase church to hold multifaith vigil Sunday in response to Israel-Hamas war
St. John’s Episcopal of Norwood Parish sponsors peacebuilding event in person and virtually
Opinion: Don’t cut funding for CollegeTracks
College access services critical for county’s most vulnerable students
County police investigate death of man in Chevy Chase
Officers responded to residence for welfare check
Culture
Planet Bethesda returns Sunday with new name, same focus on sustainability
Festival that began in Montgomery County has sparked similar events in Virginia, Delaware and D.C.
Planned museum in Silver Spring will celebrate Rachel Carson
Environmental icon had local ties
Germantown analyst appears on ‘Jeopardy!’
Plus: Silver Spring’s ‘Mr. Money Bags’ wins big with a scratch-off; Saturday is your chance to touch a truck
Government & Politics
County announces new director of strategic partnerships
Tricia Swanson will assume role previously held by Ken Hartman-Espada
County fire chief nominee wants to focus on minimizing risks, preventing disasters
Prince George’s County deputy chief Corey Smedley is Elrich’s choice
MoCo Politics: A career marked by sweeping change inside and outside county government
Upon retirement, Marlene Michaelson reflects on nearly 36 years as key member of County Council staff
Public Safety & Justice
‘Major’ gas leak forces evacuation of businesses, 300 people in downtown Bethesda
Norfolk Avenue closed Friday night between Delray and St. Elmo avenues, authorities say
Rockville man faces 500 years in prison for 2023 shootout
One of two convicted in incident at Monroe Street apartment complex
Police identify man who died after Silver Spring collision
Crash occurred May 19 on University Boulevard East
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Education & Family
MCPS decision to close virtual academy a ‘gut punch’ for families, students
Parents scrambling to find alternatives for next school year
Gaithersburg student reaches quarterfinals in national spelling bee
Plus: Learn about the Veirs Mill Road bus rapid transit project; MoCo honors civil rights leaders with Wheaton park marker
MCPS considers up to 150 layoffs, potential program cuts due to budget shortfall
Virtual learning program, delayed pre-K expansion, central office staff on the list
MCPS to host girls’ flag football skills clinics in early June
Plus: Majority of inspected decks had code or safety concerns; Montgomery History to host virtual session to present its collections ‘gems’
MCPS to inform families about safe firearm storage
Federal and state governments encouraging school systems to share information
Wrongful-death lawsuit ‘likely to move forward’ against Bethesda school
Plus: Woodlawn reopens; help to treasure the Chesapeake Bay at Saturday cleanup
Former Farquhar Middle School teacher settles lawsuit against school board, Beidleman
Lawsuit alleged she suffered discrimination on the basis of sex and gender
Food & Drink
Underground Pizza to close Monday in downtown Silver Spring
Georgia Avenue location opened in 2021
Solaire Social offers globetrotting food, rich cultural heritage
New Silver Spring food hall opens Friday
Rockville Global Bites Fest to celebrate cuisines, cultural diversity
Food event featuring local restaurants to run from June 22 to July 6
Cava is taking over the world
The founders spill how the chain went from Bethesda Row to the New York Stock Exchange
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Bethesda
One of Bethesda’s most expensive homes back on market
Plus: Asian American MCPS students look to close mental health gap; Bump n’ Grind makes plans to renovate community hub
Montgomery Parks to acquire downtown Bethesda lot for urban recreation
Space sits along Capital Crescent Trail and path of future Purple Line light-rail
Bethesda is state’s top spot for pickleball, new report says
Rockville, Potomac and Olney also listed as sport’s ‘emerging hotspots and hidden gems’
Rockville
Speed limit on a busy stretch of Veirs Mill Road reduced to 35 mph
Plus: MCPS sports teams highlighted by Washington Post; Peter Chang brings Chinese tapas to new Gaithersburg restaurant
Rockville nonagenarians are set on swimming until age 100
The “Three Aquateers” spend each morning at the pool at the Ingleside
Four MoCo cities among top 10 most ethnically diverse in the U.S.
Gaithersburg repeats as No. 1 for second consecutive year in WalletHub ranking
Silver Spring
GoFundMe names Silver Spring as nation’s third most-generous city
June 8 celebration set for downtown farmers market
Volunteer groups connect neighbors in need
Silver Spring Village is one of many such organizations supporting seniors
Three Montgomery Blair High educators receive surprise $5,000 gift
Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, NEA and National PTA celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week at Silver Spring school
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Culture
Rockville’s Joan Vassos to be the first ‘Golden Bachelorette’
Contestant self-eliminated from ‘Golden Bachelor’ season to support family
Montgomery County natives who inspired ‘Mean Girls’ share their stories
Plus: Dan Snyder’s Potomac house is back on the market, BlueHalo moving to Germantown
Opinion
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Local travel: D.C.’s Anacostia River is making a comeback
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The buzz on native bees
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