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Police release video of suspect in shooting death of Potomac senior living resident
Video released of suspect in shooting death of Potomac senior home
Montgomery County Police on Friday released video of a suspect in the death of Robert Fuller Jr., 87, an attorney who was found shot in the head on Valentine's Day in his apartment at a Potomoac.
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February 20, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Police release video of suspect in shooting death of Potomac senior living resident
Judge orders schools to pay $1.5 million to families over LGBTQIA+ storybook lawsuit
Judge orders MCPS to pay $1.5 million to families over storybook lawsuit
Montgomery County public schools must pay $1.5 million to the families who fought to excuse their children from lessons at odds with their religious beliefs.
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February 20, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Judge orders schools to pay $1.5 million to families over LGBTQIA+ storybook lawsuit
Drama over records withheld from inspectors general isn’t isolated to Baltimore. MoCo has its own turmoil. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
Adding to records spat, Montgomery County IG denied request
Megan Limarzi, the inspector general for Montgomery County, said her office was denied a record by the county attorney’s office under the Maryland Public Information Act.
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February 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Drama over records withheld from inspectors general isn’t isolated to Baltimore. MoCo has its own turmoil. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
For sale: Striking modern home in Bethesda www.thebanner.com/economy/real...
For sale: Striking modern home in Bethesda
The five-bedroom, five-and-a-half bath Bethesda home is currently on the market for $3.6 million.
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February 20, 2026 at 10:58 AM
For sale: Striking modern home in Bethesda www.thebanner.com/economy/real...
The viral, overflowing tacos of Flavor Hive arrive in Maryland
The viral, overflowing walking tacos of Flavor Hive arrive in Maryland
Flavor Hive, which started in 2024 as a Virginia food truck, has rapidly expanded with its customizable bowls and chip-bag constructions.
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February 20, 2026 at 12:08 AM
The viral, overflowing tacos of Flavor Hive arrive in Maryland
Is the county’s controversial rent stabilization law working?
Is the county’s controversial rent stabilization law working?
Supporters of Montgomery County’s rent stabilization law, led by County Executive Marc Elrich and council President Natali Fani-González, say that a new report shows that the policy is protecting renters.
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February 19, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Is the county’s controversial rent stabilization law working?
This viral halal fusion brand, Flavor Hive, just opened its first Maryland brick-and-mortar location in North Bethesda’s Montrose Shopping Center. #maryland
February 19, 2026 at 4:58 PM
This viral halal fusion brand, Flavor Hive, just opened its first Maryland brick-and-mortar location in North Bethesda’s Montrose Shopping Center. #maryland
Board to vote on fate of Montgomery County’s only charter school
What will happen to Montgomery County’s only charter school?
MECCA Business Learning Institute struggled during its first several months of operation.
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February 19, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Board to vote on fate of Montgomery County’s only charter school
DC mayor declares emergency for sewage spill on the Potomac, asks Trump for help
DC mayor declares emergency for sewage spill on the Potomac
Mayor Muriel Bowser declared an emergency and requested that President Donald Trump provide federal resources to help the city fight a sewage system leak that dumped 250 million gallons of raw sewage into...
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February 19, 2026 at 1:57 PM
DC mayor declares emergency for sewage spill on the Potomac, asks Trump for help
7 things to do in Montgomery County, from Savor Bethesda to a Lunar New Year celebration
7 things to do in Montgomery County, including Savor Bethesda
This week brings Savor Bethesda, Rockville’s Lunar New Year celebration and more things to do around Montgomery County.
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February 19, 2026 at 10:58 AM
7 things to do in Montgomery County, from Savor Bethesda to a Lunar New Year celebration
Moore: Sphere will be ‘transformational’ for local economy
Moore: Sphere will be ‘transformational’ for economy
A new Ernst & Young report predicts a $1.3 billion annual impact on the local economy once the mini Sphere opens in Prince George’s County, a figure that combines tax revenue and anticipated growth...
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February 19, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Moore: Sphere will be ‘transformational’ for local economy
Clarksburg man captured images of at least 4 female shoppers in Banana Republic dressing rooms, police say
Clarksburg man accused of recording women in Banana Republic dressing room
Fabio Delrio is accused of recording female shoppers inside changing rooms when he worked at Banana Republic. Montgomery County Police suspect there are other victims.
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February 19, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Clarksburg man captured images of at least 4 female shoppers in Banana Republic dressing rooms, police say
17-year-old driver charged with vehicular manslaughter in death of Kensington teen
Silver Spring teen charged with vehicular manslaughter
A Silver Spring teen is charged with manslaughter in the Sept. 21 crash that killed 16-year-old James Evert Anderson in Kensington.
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February 18, 2026 at 9:08 PM
17-year-old driver charged with vehicular manslaughter in death of Kensington teen
Montgomery County Police have charged a 17-year-old Silver Spring boy in connection with a crash last year that killed a Kensington teen as he crossed University Boulevard just blocks from his home.
February 18, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Montgomery County Police have charged a 17-year-old Silver Spring boy in connection with a crash last year that killed a Kensington teen as he crossed University Boulevard just blocks from his home.
A month after departing from its longtime residency at national performing arts venue the Kennedy Center, the Washington National Opera is bringing several performances to Strathmore.
February 18, 2026 at 6:06 PM
A month after departing from its longtime residency at national performing arts venue the Kennedy Center, the Washington National Opera is bringing several performances to Strathmore.
6-year-old boy dies after shooting himself in the face in Montgomery Village
Boy dies after shooting himself in the face
Montgomery County Police are investigating how a 6-year-old boy shot himself in the face and died on Tuesday in Montgomery Village.
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February 18, 2026 at 2:58 PM
6-year-old boy dies after shooting himself in the face in Montgomery Village
Man found dead in Potomac senior living facility authored a novel about a murder
Man found fatally shot in assisted living had authored murder mystery
The 87-year-old man found fatally shot on Valentine’s Day at a senior living facility in Potomac had practiced law in Maine and authored a novel about a murder. There are are no suspects in his death.
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February 18, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Man found dead in Potomac senior living facility authored a novel about a murder
Bruce Springsteen to conclude politically-charged tour in D.C.
Bruce Springsteen to conclude tour in D.C.
Bruce Springsteen is finishing his 2026 Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour with a politically-fueled stop in Washington, D.C.
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February 17, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Bruce Springsteen to conclude politically-charged tour in D.C.
Gov. Wes Moore will outlaw a key tool of President Donald Trump’s aggressive deportation plan on Tuesday when he signs a statewide ban on partnerships between local law enforcement and U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement.
February 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Gov. Wes Moore will outlaw a key tool of President Donald Trump’s aggressive deportation plan on Tuesday when he signs a statewide ban on partnerships between local law enforcement and U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement.
After Kennedy Center exit, National Opera announces new shows in Montgomery County, Baltimore
National Opera announces new shows in Montgomery County, Baltimore
A month after departing from its longtime residency at the Kennedy Center, the Washington National Opera is bringing several performances of “West Side Story” to Maryland venues.
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February 17, 2026 at 6:13 PM
After Kennedy Center exit, National Opera announces new shows in Montgomery County, Baltimore
In a Rockville storefront, two girls stood by a workbench vise grip as a third wielded a mallet to thwack a piece of metal into shape. Kids steered robots that inhaled plastic balls Roomba style and flung them into baskets, like little mechanical Stephen Currys.
#maryland
#maryland
February 17, 2026 at 5:28 PM
In a Rockville storefront, two girls stood by a workbench vise grip as a third wielded a mallet to thwack a piece of metal into shape. Kids steered robots that inhaled plastic balls Roomba style and flung them into baskets, like little mechanical Stephen Currys.
#maryland
#maryland
‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star Wendy Osefo on fraud charges: ‘I am not okay’
‘Real Housewives‘ star Wendy Osefo is ‘terrified’ amid fraud charges
‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star Wendy Osefo spoke about her fraud charges during the 10th season’s reunion episode.
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February 17, 2026 at 3:07 AM
‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star Wendy Osefo on fraud charges: ‘I am not okay’
Trump says FEMA to assist in Potomac River sewage spill
Trump says FEMA to assist in Potomac River sewage spill
The spill has been largely contained in recent days. A temporary replacement line is in place and full repairs are expected to take months to complete.
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February 17, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Trump says FEMA to assist in Potomac River sewage spill
Police identify victim in Potomac senior center homicide on Valentine’s Day
Police identify victim in Potomac senior center homicide
An 87-year-old man was found unresponsive on Saturday in a Potomac senior living facility.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Police identify victim in Potomac senior center homicide on Valentine’s Day
Don’t let James Wood’s demeanor fool you. There’s a fire burning inside the Nationals star.
A fire burns inside Nationals star James Wood
Wood impressed with an .825 OPS and 31 home runs. He competed in the Home Run Derby and launched balls that nearly left the stadium. He made fans flock to Nationals Park, eager to see this Olney native.
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February 16, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Don’t let James Wood’s demeanor fool you. There’s a fire burning inside the Nationals star.