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Mom found 'frozen to death' in stranger's yard after not being given her medication, wandered outside in freezing cold temps: Family

A Maryland woman with a history of wandering and leaving care facilities slipped out of an assisted living home and died of hypothermia after spending three days in the freezing cold, a lawsuit said. The post Mom found 'frozen to death' in stranger's yard after not being given her medication, wandered outside in freezing cold temps: Family first appeared on Law & Crime .

Rockville, MD · 2d

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5-year-old struck by vehicle in Montgomery County

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - A 5-year-old child was injured after being struck by a vehicle Monday morning in Montgomery County. Officers responded shortly before noon to the area of Connecticut Avenue and Kayson Street for a report of a pedestrian collision involving a vehicle. Emergency personnel found the child suffering...

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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Woman injured after being struck by vehicle in Rockville

ROCKVILLE, Md. (7News) — A woman was injured Monday morning after being struck by a vehicle in Rockville, according to the Montgomery County Police Department. Police said officers were dispatched at approximately 8:12 a.m. to the area of Rockville Pike and East Middle Lane for a report of a pedestrian struck.

Rockville, MD · 2d

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Five of Montgomery County’s Hottest Recent Restaurant Openings (November 2026 Edition)

Montgomery County has seen a wave of notable restaurant openings in recent months, but a handful have generated especially strong reactions from readers. From thousands of social media interactions to heavy interest on our website, these five became some of the area’s most talked-about new restaurants. Below, in alphabetical order, are five of Montgomery County’s hottest recent openings, based on reader interest. Note: This is a drink-heavy list.

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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How Do YOU Pronounce Olney?

How do you pronounce Olney? It turns out the answer might depend on where in Montgomery County you grew up. During a recent NBC4 segment highlighting Olney as part of its “4 On Tour” series, our “Mr. MoCo” Alex Tsironis spoke with hosts Melissa Mollet and Jummy Olabanji about a fun local debate on the pronunciation of the community’s name. The discussion can be seen below.

Olney, MD · 15h

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Montgomery County Landlords Will Be Required to Accept Personal Checks and Money Orders

The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved Bill 40-26 on Tuesday, November 10, requiring landlords to accept checks, personal checks or money orders as forms of rent payment. The legislation, led by Council President Natali Fani-González, aims to provide renters with more payment options, particularly those who do not use traditional...

Montgomery County, MD · 13h

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Montgomery County Passes Bills Restricting Hiring of Former ICE Agents

The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed two bills on Tuesday, November 10, aimed at strengthening protections for immigrant residents, including restrictions on hiring former federal immigration enforcement employees and expanded housing discrimination protections. Both bills were sponsored by Councilmember Kristin Mink (District 5). Expedited Bill 29-26, the Community Trust in...

Montgomery County, MD · 21h

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MCPS schools face closures as enrollment rates decline

“Too many schools, too few students,” a problem that MCPS is more than well aware of. For the first time in over 40 years, student enrollment in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is declining, leading the Board of Education (BOE) to determine which schools should be shut down and consolidated. Due to declining birth rates and changes in demographics across the county, more schools are experiencing low attendance rates and more vacant space. The conversation around closing and consolidating schools has been thoughtfully looked at over the past couple of months, although MCPS has recently brought attention to the public.

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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Montgomery Proposes $4.6 Million From Reserves, Including $1.2 Million to Keep Care for Noncitizens Who Lost Medicaid

Update, Nov. 10: The county’s Department of Health and Human Services knows of eight residents (five in Developmental Disabilities Administration waiver programs and three in other Maryland Department of Health waiver programs) who were projected to lose waiver services Oct. 1, but requested funds for about 30 because it is uncertain the state’s list is complete, according to the county Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice’s Nov. 9 assessment of Supplemental Appropriation #27-29. The assessment puts the developmental disabilities share at an estimated $708,492 over nine months for 15 participants.

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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List of Maryland’s Top Ten Noodle Spots Includes a Local Restaurant at #1

Maryland food influencer Nomtastic Kim has shared a list of her ten favorite places for noodles across the state, featuring restaurants in Montgomery County, Baltimore, Annapolis, and surrounding areas. The list highlights a variety of noodle dishes, including ramen, pho, pad Thai, Sichuan noodles, Korean-Chinese jajangmyeon, and Filipino pancit bihon....

Montgomery County, MD · 3d

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Maryland Restaurant Earns Spot on Resy’s Guide to Splurge-Worthy Dining

A Montgomery County restaurant has earned another notable recognition, this time from Resy, which included Burnt Hill Farm in Clarksburg in its “Guide to Splurge-Worthy Dining in D.C.” The restaurant was the only Maryland establishment featured in the guide. Located on a 177-acre winery and farm, Burnt Hill...

Clarksburg, MD · 1d

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A Maryland Family Turned Its Land Into an Outdoor Adventure Destination With Trails and Forest Experiences

More than 40 ziplines wind through the trees at this Maryland adventure park, where the courses rise as high as 65 feet above the forest floor. The family-owned business built its attraction around the woodland itself, protecting part of the property from future development. There are 16 aerial trails with...

Frederick County, MD · 2d

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Malfunctioning hoverboard linked to heavy smoke in Montgomery County home

GAITHERSBURG, Md. (7News) — A hoverboard found burnt up was linked to heavy smoke inside a Gaithersburg, Maryland, home on Wednesday, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service. Officials were called to the 9400 block of Brink Road for reports of "dark black smoke" coming from inside a...

Gaithersburg, MD · 12h

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MCPS Announces Winners of 38th Annual High School Cheerleading Competition

Cheerleading teams from all Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) high schools competed in the 38th annual MCPS Cheerleading Competition on Saturday, October 31, at Montgomery Blair High School. MCPS shared that the annual competition brought together squads from across the county to showcase their skills through routines featuring high-flying stunts,...

Montgomery County, MD · 22h

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Army veteran now helps seniors — and fellow vets — find support in Maryland

An Army veteran turned home care owner in Ellicott City is helping seniors and hiring fellow veterans to give back.

Ellicott City, MD · 7h

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Loudoun County Hypothermia Prevention Shelter Opens November 15

Loudoun County’s Hypothermia Prevention Shelter will open Sunday, Nov. 15, providing overnight shelter for adults experiencing homelessness during the colder months. The temporary shelter, located at 101 Blue Seal Drive SE in Leesburg, will operate seven nights a week from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through March 31. It is available to single adults ages 18 and older who are experiencing homelessness due to a housing crisis.

Loudoun County, VA · 2d

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Silver Alert Issued for Missing 72-Year-Old Man

Montgomery County Police have issued a Silver Alert for Lawrence Adetunji, 72, who was last seen at approximately 8am Wednesday, November 11, leaving the 15700 block of Peach Orchard Road in Silver Spring. Adetunji was last seen driving a gray 2017 Toyota Sienna with Maryland license plate 3CS9427. He is...

Silver Spring, MD · 19h

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Food is Crowning Touch to the Wedding Celebration

Although it’s still popular to offer guests a choice between chicken, beef or fish, a decision made when they RSVP the invitation, today’s brides and grooms are also embracing some twists to menu planning, ranging from signature cocktails or mocktails to late-night snack stations when the dancing winds down.

Frederick, MD · 1d

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Driver Extricated Following Two-Vehicle Collision

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a two-vehicle collision Monday evening in the area of Norbeck Road and Clara Downey Avenue. The collision occurred around 7:30 p.m. and involved two vehicles, one of which left the roadway. According to MCFRS, emergency crews extricated a driver from one of the vehicles. Several lanes were blocked as crews worked at the scene.

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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Two School Bus Collisions Reported Monday Morning in Montgomery County

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to two separate collisions involving occupied school buses Monday morning in Germantown and Damascus. In Germantown, MCFRS responded to a minor collision at the intersection of Pioneer Hills Drive and Pioneer Hills Terrace, where an occupied school bus was reportedly struck. Fire and rescue personnel responded to the scene. Information regarding possible injuries has not yet been released.

Montgomery County, MD · 2d