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Winter City Lights Cancelled for 2026

Winter City Lights in Olney has announced that it will not open for the 2026 holiday season. Located at 4501 Olney Laytonsville Road, Winter City Lights features more than one million lights across 10 acres, including a 52-foot Christmas tree synchronized to music, a 200-foot canopy of lights, holiday displays and snow tubing. Organizers said the event will return when the trail can once again be incorporated into the experience.

Olney, MD · 3d
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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 · 2d
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GoFundMe investigates Howard County woman accused of faking cancer

This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, The Banner Montgomery, and republished with permission. Subscribe to The Banner Montgomery here. Alexandra “Lexi” Thomas, 34, has been thrust into a national spotlight as a recently released podcast, “The Lexi Con,” explores allegations that she convinced friends, co-workers and even family members that she was battling blood cancer from 2014 through 2024.

Howard County, MD · 16h
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Woodmont Avenue Streatery Removed After More Than Six Years in Downtown Bethesda

The Woodmont Avenue Streatery in downtown Bethesda was removed on Tuesday, November 10, bringing an end to a pandemic-era outdoor dining space that had been in place since June 2020. According to public safety and traffic reporter Cordell Pugh, crews removed the streatery and restriped Woodmont Avenue between Elm Street...

Bethesda, MD · 3d
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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 · 2d

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Renters' rights proponents push for new Howard County tenant and landlord affairs office

ELLICOTT CITY, Md. — Advocates are pushing for better renters’ protections in one of the most expensive areas to live in Maryland after conducting an extensive door-to-door survey. They’re asking for the incoming administration to establish a new office for tenant and landlord affairs. “We asked renters:...

Howard County, MD · 1d

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The Collins D.C. Council Report: Housing, Utilities, and Numbers Crunching

The D.C. Council advanced several key pieces of legislation on November 10, 2026, focused on the RFK Campus redevelopment, renewable energy utility regulation, fair share housing targets, and Events DC's excess cash calculations. The post The Collins D.C. Council Report: Housing, Utilities, and Numbers Crunching appeared first on The Washington Informer .

Washington, DC · 15h

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Anne Arundel Liquor Board Fines Laurel Restaurant $1,500 After Fire Crew Capacity Dispute

The Anne Arundel Liquor Board fined Laurel restaurant Catherine's $1,500 after its chief inspector said the venue exceeded capacity and blocked firefighters from the alarm panel. It also fined a Shady Side market and TGI Fridays and approved license changes. The post Anne Arundel Liquor Board Fines Laurel Restaurant $1,500 After Fire Crew Capacity Dispute appeared first on TANTV .

Anne Arundel County, MD · 2d

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Montgomery County Council Votes Unanimously to Bar Some Ex-ICE Workers From County Jobs

Maryland General Assembly — Reported Site of Related State Bill. The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously Tuesday to restrict some former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees from holding certain county jobs, a measure aimed at positions involving public interaction or control over public resources. The restriction targets people who worked for ICE after October 2025 and are seeking roles that county department and agency heads designate as sensitive.

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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Montgomery County Schools Earn Top Spots in Maryland’s Best Public Schools Rankings

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has earned numerous top spots in Public School Review’s latest rankings of Maryland’s best public schools, including the top three high schools in the state. The rankings also place eight MCPS middle schools and 12 elementary schools among Maryland’s top 25 in their respective categories.

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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Live Music This Weekend in Montgomery County: November 13–15

This weekly live music roundup was compiled by MoCo MD Music. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram (@mocomdmusic) for more local performances, musicians, and live music events happening throughout Montgomery County. Six sets around Montgomery County this weekend, and Friday is the busiest night with three shows...

Montgomery County, MD · 17h

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D.C. Developers Doubt Janeese Lewis George's 72,000-Home Pledge Can Survive the Market

Mayor-elect Janeese Lewis George campaigned on protecting tenants and getting 72,000 homes built across Washington, D.C. within five years, but as she prepares to take office in January, the developers who would actually build that housing are skeptical the number adds up. The District's development market has slowed sharply amid federal job losses, unpaid rent, regulatory hurdles and high financing costs, and many in the industry say Lewis George's early promises of denser zoning and faster permitting, however welcome, won't be enough to turn things around.

Washington, DC · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Escape To This Affordable Maryland Town Where Retirees Happily Thrive On Social Security Alone

Most towns that are genuinely affordable have a reason for being affordable, and that reason is usually something you’d rather not live next to. Arbutus, Maryland breaks that pattern completely, and the retirees who’ve made it their home are living proof that you can have a genuinely wonderful life without spending a genuinely alarming amount of money to do it.

Arbutus, MD · 2d

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These Are the Best Elementary Schools in Maryland According to New 2027 U.S. News Rankings

The school ranked first in Maryland’s newest elementary rankings doesn’t even have kindergarten classes. It serves grades two through five, an intriguing detail behind a list that families may want to examine more closely. U.S. News released its 2027 rankings in October 2026, using reading and mathematics results...

Maryland · 1d

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New Kansas Senator-elect working to make new friends in DC

WASHINGTON-—Kansas new Senator-elect is making the rounds in Washington and trying to make new friends. On his social media page Adam Hamilton wrote, "LaVon and I spent the last two days in Washington, D.C. at new senator orientation. At times it felt like drinking from a firehose. At other times I found myself deeply moved."

Kansas · 1d

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5 Things Never to Do With Fireplace Ashes

Fire officials say never put hot ashes in the trash, a bag or a garage. Five fireplace ash rules from the U.S. Fire Administration and local fire departments.

Montgomery County, MD · 9h

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Maryland’s Top 25 Public High Schools for 2026-2027, According to Public School Review

Public School Review has released its rankings of Maryland’s top public high schools for the 2026-2027 school year, with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) claiming the top two positions in the state and placing eight schools among the top 25 (top 25 rankings below). Walt Whitman High School in...

Maryland · 3d

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Montgomery County Distillery to Host its First-Ever Holiday Market Featuring Dozens of Local Vendors

Song Dog Farm Distillery in Boyds will host its first-ever Holiday Market on Saturday, November 21, and Sunday, November 22, from 12pm to 5pm each day. The two-day event will bring dozens of local artisans, independent makers, and small businesses to the farm at 18100 Bucklodge Road for a weekend of holiday shopping, food, drinks, and family-friendly activities.

Boyds, MD · 1d

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Montgomery County’s Earl Stoddard Named Acting Maryland Emergency Management Secretary

Dr. Earl Stoddard, one of Montgomery County’s three assistant chief administrative officers, will become Maryland’s acting Secretary of Emergency Management on Dec. 9, Gov. Wes Moore announced Thursday, as MarylandFeed reported. Stoddard will succeed Secretary Russell Strickland, who retires Dec. 8 after a 50-year public safety career, according...

Montgomery County, MD · 1d