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Open bars, multicourse dinners, family-friendly parties and free transportation options to ring in 2026. Here are 30 ways to celebrate New Year’s in and around Montgomery County.
December 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Open bars, multicourse dinners, family-friendly parties and free transportation options to ring in 2026. Here are 30 ways to celebrate New Year’s in and around Montgomery County.
I re-created a local restaurant’s famous breakfast at home, and it’s perfect for a New Year’s Day hangover
Recreate this local restaurant’s famous breakfast for a New Year’s Day hangover
No judgment here: Sometimes you wake up on New Year’s Day with a pounding headache and a desperate craving for the greasiest, heartiest breakfast you can get your hands on.
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December 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I re-created a local restaurant’s famous breakfast at home, and it’s perfect for a New Year’s Day hangover
Looking to hit your fitness goals in 2026? These local experts have tips for you.
Local experts share tips for reaching New Year’s fitness goals
Starting a fitness journey can be overwhelming. These local experts are here to help.
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December 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Looking to hit your fitness goals in 2026? These local experts have tips for you.
Alleged kidnapping of Kentucky teen a ‘huge misunderstanding,’ suspect says
Silver Spring man denies kidnapping Kentucky teen
A Silver Spring man accused of kidnappng a teen from Kentucky called the allegation a misunderstanding in Montgomery County District Court on Monday.
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December 30, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Alleged kidnapping of Kentucky teen a ‘huge misunderstanding,’ suspect says
With growth slowing, debates over tax hikes and budget cuts begin
With growth slowing, debates over tax hikes and budget cuts begin
Over the next six years, Montgomery County will bring in $854 million less than previously expected, sparking a fresh debate over taxes and cuts.
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December 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
With growth slowing, debates over tax hikes and budget cuts begin
These 5 charts help explain Maryland schools’ enrollment decline
These 5 charts help explain Maryland schools’ enrollment decline
Maryland public schools shrunk this year – and state leaders are trying to understand why the decline was so steep.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:58 AM
These 5 charts help explain Maryland schools’ enrollment decline
Man arrested for kidnapping after Kentucky girl found in Silver Spring home, police say
Police make arrest after missing girl found in Silver Spring home
Police say they found 13-year-old Wynter Wagoner in a Silver Spring home on Dec. 26. Wagoner had been missing since Oct. 14.
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December 28, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Man arrested for kidnapping after Kentucky girl found in Silver Spring home, police say
Two standout Maryland artists appeared during the halftime show of the Minnesota Vikings’ Christmas Day victory over the Detroit Lions on Netflix.
Rei Ami capped off a year of pop cultural dominance when she appeared onstage with the other singing voices of “KPop Demon Hunters.”
Rei Ami capped off a year of pop cultural dominance when she appeared onstage with the other singing voices of “KPop Demon Hunters.”
December 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Two standout Maryland artists appeared during the halftime show of the Minnesota Vikings’ Christmas Day victory over the Detroit Lions on Netflix.
Rei Ami capped off a year of pop cultural dominance when she appeared onstage with the other singing voices of “KPop Demon Hunters.”
Rei Ami capped off a year of pop cultural dominance when she appeared onstage with the other singing voices of “KPop Demon Hunters.”
When and how to recycle your Christmas tree
Christmas tree recycling: When and how around Maryland
Here’s how to dispose of your Christmas tree in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Howard County, Anne Arundel County and across the state.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM
When and how to recycle your Christmas tree
30 ways to celebrate New Year’s in and around Montgomery County
30 Ways to celebrate New Year’s in and around Montgomery County
From a chill PJ party to an all-inclusive night on the town and everything in between, there’s an NYE option for every mood.
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December 26, 2025 at 10:58 AM
30 ways to celebrate New Year’s in and around Montgomery County
A store with no price tags gives Montgomery College students the gear they need
Inside the free clothing closet that brings empowerment to Montgomery College students
Montgomery County’s relative wealth can mask the financial struggles faced by many of the young people enrolled at its community college.
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December 25, 2025 at 10:58 AM
A store with no price tags gives Montgomery College students the gear they need
Melanie Hirsch, a Silver Spring resident, wins ‘Jeopardy!’ tournament game on Christmas Eve
Melanie Hirsch, a Silver Spring resident, wins ‘Jeopardy!’ on Christmas Eve
Melanie Hirsch, an attorney and Silver Spring resident, competed in a "Jeopardy!" tournament game on Christmas Eve that came right down to the wire.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Melanie Hirsch, a Silver Spring resident, wins ‘Jeopardy!’ tournament game on Christmas Eve
Cardi B, Grammy-winning rapper, spotted shopping at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda
Cardi B, Grammy-winning rapper, spotted at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda
Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B went shopping at Westfield Montgomery Mall on Monday. It’s not as random as you might think.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Cardi B, Grammy-winning rapper, spotted shopping at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda
Montgomery County schools still struggle to get students to show up to class www.thebanner.com/education/k-...
Montgomery County schools are struggling with attendance
Already this year, roughly 15% of Montgomery County students are considered chronically absent.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Montgomery County schools still struggle to get students to show up to class www.thebanner.com/education/k-...
7 things to do in Montgomery County, from Ping-Pong and a movie to meditation
7 things to do in Montgomery County, from Ping-Pong and a movie to meditation
This week in Montgomery County brings 70mm film screenings of “Marty Supreme,” a feast of the seven fishes and more things to do with your family over the holidays.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
7 things to do in Montgomery County, from Ping-Pong and a movie to meditation
We taste-tested 9 bagels across Montgomery County and found the best one
We taste-tested 9 bagels across Montgomery County and found the best one
Seven staff members of The Banner Montgomery participated in a blind taste test of bagels to crown the best in MoCo. The competition included Call Your Mother, Bethesda Bagels and the newest entrant,...
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December 24, 2025 at 10:58 AM
We taste-tested 9 bagels across Montgomery County and found the best one
Chipotle continues to fuel our yearslong obsession with protein
Chipotle continues to fuel our yearslong obsession with protein
Chipotle launched its “first-ever high protein” menu Tuesday, which features snack cups of meat and a creation by Silver Spring native and New York Knicks guard Josh Hart that will be available Jan....
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December 24, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Chipotle continues to fuel our yearslong obsession with protein
Police release identity of pedestrian killed in downtown Silver Spring crash
Police release identity of pedestrian killed in Silver Spring
The pedestrian killed on Friday in a downtwon Silver Spring crash was identified by Montgomery Police as Theresa "Terri" Winona Nagle.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Police release identity of pedestrian killed in downtown Silver Spring crash
For sale: Charming 1920s bungalow in Takoma Park
For sale: Charming 1920s bungalow in Takoma Park
This Takoma Park bungalow for sale offers a great backyard and a prime location just minutes from the area’s best shopping and dining.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:56 PM
For sale: Charming 1920s bungalow in Takoma Park
$230K donation will help students with meal debt in Montgomery County schools
$230K donation will help students with meal debt in Montgomery County schools
A $230,000 donation will help reduce the meal debt for eligible students in Montgomery County Public Schools.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM
$230K donation will help students with meal debt in Montgomery County schools
Dietitians say enjoy holiday foods, but be disciplined and strategic to avoid weight gain www.thebanner.com/community/pu...
Local dietitians share tips on how to avoid holiday weight gain
Dietitians and health experts share tactics to reduce calorie intake and prevent weight gain during the holidays.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Dietitians say enjoy holiday foods, but be disciplined and strategic to avoid weight gain www.thebanner.com/community/pu...
A holiday meal will bring Montgomery County’s LGBTQIA+ chosen family together on Christmas
Holiday meal will bring Montgomery County’s LGBTQIA+ chosen family together
The MoCo Pride Center’s new physical space has made it easier for the organization to bring the LGBTQIA+ community together for events, including chosen family dinners.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM
A holiday meal will bring Montgomery County’s LGBTQIA+ chosen family together on Christmas
Former Derwood church teacher sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing minors
Ex-church teacher sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing minors
Ervin Alfaro-Lopez, 34, of Germantown, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Monday for sexually abusing his underage students. He is required to register as a sex offender for life.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Former Derwood church teacher sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing minors
Rep. April McClain Delaney is disavowing her January vote in support of a law that requires federal law enforcement to detain undocumented immigrants accused — but not convicted — of certain crimes.
December 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Rep. April McClain Delaney is disavowing her January vote in support of a law that requires federal law enforcement to detain undocumented immigrants accused — but not convicted — of certain crimes.
Dominique Dawes’ father-in-law found dead in Virginia
Dominique Dawes’ father-in-law found dead in Virginia
The father-in-law of Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes was found dead in Virginia on Saturday, days after he was reported missing, authorities said.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Dominique Dawes’ father-in-law found dead in Virginia