Q&A with county executive candidate David Blair
This is the first in a series of interviews with the four establishment Democratic contenders
Male found dead outside in Germantown
Police say his body was found in the 18900 block of Grotto Lane
MCPS will conduct ‘comprehensive review’ of school safety following Magruder shooting
District has looked into metal detectors before
More security, mental health support as Magruder students return following shooting
Other school communities plan to wear Magruder colors in solidarity
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County Council president says more work needed on vaccine passport proposal
Proposed extension of indoor mask mandate to be introduced Tuesday
UPDATED: Other students might have been in bathroom when Magruder student was shot, police chief says
Jones chastises anyone who posted on Twitter instead of calling 911
Dog dies in Wheaton house fire; family displaced
Fire happened around 2:30 a.m. Monday on Harris Avenue
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Culture
How local teens are helping the community through baking
A group of volunteers is making birthdays more memorable for disadvantaged children and seniors
The race is on: Meet the candidates for county executive
COVID and economic growth are on the front burners in the Democratic primary for county executive. But old grudges and new rivalries are simmering in the background.
Montgomery County’s best-read resident
For Washington Post critic Michael Dirda, life is an open book
Government & Politics
Is Montgomery County making ‘Vision Zero’ progress on road safety? Not enough, some observers say
Recent increase in pedestrian road deaths included two in one-hour stretch Monday
UPDATED: County executive candidate finance reports show different approaches to fundraising efforts
Blair, Hucker rely on private sources; Elrich, Riemer use public financing system
Student magazine tackles issues affecting MCPS
Plus: Hogan calls closing some Montgomery County schools a mistake; Millions roll into gubernatorial candidates’ war chests
Public Safety & Justice
Montgomery County men face federal drug trafficking charges
They are accused of distributing cocaine, other drugs
Confusion, rumors, concern: Magruder student, parents describe scene after Friday’s shooting
They complain of lack of consistent communication, commend first responders
UPDATED: Police say student used ‘ghost gun’ in shooting at Magruder High School
17-year-old charged with attempted murder; victim in critical condition
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Education & Family
Hundreds of MCPS students walk out in protest of district’s handling of COVID-19
Participants call for temporary shift to virtual classes
EagleBank seeks approval of class-action lawsuit settlement
Plus: Eighth-grade climate activist draws from family’s history; Bill would require schools to have diverse history lessons
Opinion: MCPS leadership gets it right by focusing on keeping schools open
Mental health, learning suffered greatly under virtual schooling
UPDATED: Student charged with shooting another student at Magruder High, police say
Student who was shot has serious injuries, taken to hospital for surgery
When in-person school resumed in North Chevy Chase, MCPS forgot to tell bus drivers
Parents were notified minutes before start of classes; many couldn’t get their kids to school
UPDATED: MCPS cancels classes on Thursday
District initially announced a two-hour delay
MCPS, teachers union agree to modest increase in substitute pay
About half of substitute requests went unfilled on Wednesday
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Food & Drink
El Mercat Bar de Tapas opens in Rockville Town Square
Dinner service will begin Monday
Restaurateur opening all-day breakfast restaurant in Silver Spring
Jason Miskiri also operates The Society Restaurant & Lounge and The Angry Jerk
Bethesda Bagels to open this week in Rockville’s Fallsgrove Village Center
It joins two locations in Bethesda, three others in D.C. area
UPDATED: Cesco Osteria closing in Bethesda after almost 25 years
Longtime chef of 30 years says he’s retiring
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Bethesda
Sold in Bethesda, Chevy Chase and Potomac: Jan. 12-19
Notable homes sold in the past week
Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee of Bethesda dies at age 102
He was a veteran of three wars
Tufail Ahmad, founder of Montgomery County Muslim Foundation, dies
Plus: Madewell coming to Bethesda Row in summer; Poolesville High students walk out to support mask wearing
Rockville
New details, costs revealed for restoration center, bus depot, correctional facility project
Rockville officials will be briefed later; city approval is required
Here’s where to get a COVID-19 test in Montgomery County this weekend
Locations of sites include Silver Spring, Rockville, Boyds, Germantown
$1 million Powerball ticket sold in Rockville
Plus: Raskin names police sergeant who responded to Capitol a ‘Local Hero’; Marriott to launch R&D lab in new Bethesda HQ
Silver Spring
Biopharmaceutical company signs lease for research and development facility in Rockville
Horizon Therapeutics expected to move into building next year
Biden eyes Sarah Bloom Raskin as top Fed banking regulator
Plus: $1 million lottery ticket sold in Takoma Park; Water main break floods Rockville condos, displaces some residents
Man accused of stealing from adult store on Rockville Pike
Plus: Holiday gift returns end up with Bethesda company; Hogan-aligned group seeks to build support for toll lanes project
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Culture
How a Somerset woman is helping refugees settle in Maryland
Amy Wrona was a toddler when her family fled Vietnam to come to America. Now she’s giving back by helping Afghan refugees begin to rebuild their lives.
Following Harriet Tubman’s footsteps
A self-guided driving tour offers a glimpse into the heroine’s life
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From Bethesda Magazine
The rise of concierge medicine in Montgomery County
As more primary care doctors transition to personalized practices, patients are forced to follow—or look elsewhere for good, affordable care
Restaurant review: Thai Chef in Rockville
The new Rockville Town Square spot brings bold Thai flavors to Montgomery County
Best bets
Our picks for things to see and do in January and February
Weddings of the year
In our annual feature, we peek inside the celebrations of four couples
Profiles + Showcases
Luxury Condos, Townhomes & Apartments Showcase
Check out photos of local condos, townhomes and apartments
Meet more leading professionals and businesses
Home & Garden
Winter wonderland
Master the art of outdoor entertaining with cozy creature comforts to make the most of the winter
Counter culture
Linger at the kitchen island in comfort with a wide range of stools to suit any style
Cool and connected
Kitchen life gets an upgrade with the latest high-tech appliances
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