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Rockville Family Wins $4M After Woman With Schizophrenia Froze to Death

After a Montgomery County court entered a default judgment against La Familia Assisted Living, a jury awarded $4 million to the family of Nyakno Udo, a 45-year-old woman with severe mental illness who died of hypothermia three days after escaping through a first-floor window at the facility in Rockville. Udo's body was found less than 100 feet from the facility, discovered by a neighbor after several inches of snow had fallen.

Rockville, MD · 3d
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Montgomery Village Considering Paid Overnight Parking at Parks and Recreation Facilities

The Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF) is considering a new pilot program that would allow residents to park their vehicles overnight at select parks and recreation facilities for a fee. According to Grace Yang of MVF, proposal is intended to provide additional parking options for residents by making use of existing parking spaces during overnight hours.

Montgomery Village, 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 · 1d
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This Charming Little Maryland Town Is So Budget Friendly It Feels Almost Too Good To Be True

There’s a moment when you first drive into Thurmont, Maryland, when the mountains appear in front of you and the flags are lining the street and the whole scene looks so unreasonably pleasant that your first instinct is to check if there’s a catch. There isn’t one.

Thurmont, MD · 15h
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Things to Do in Montgomery County This Weekend (Nov. 13-15)

Montgomery County has a lot to offer and there is no time like the present! Here’s what you should check out this weekend in MoCo, from a holiday craft fair to free art workshops. Museums and Makers Holiday Market. Nov. 13-14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | North Bethesda. Strathmore’s annual...

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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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 · 13h

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Virginia is home to one of America's largest megachurches with five campuses around the state

One of America's largest megachurches is McLean Bible Churchlocated in Vienna, Virginia. There are four campuses in Virginia and a fifth one in Maryland, with its main location in the Tysons area. Each campus holds Sunday services while sharing the broader church’s mission, leadership, and approach to community outreach.

Vienna, VA · 1d

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Garrett County Holds 60 Percent Snow Chance Friday While Baltimore, Frederick, and Most of Maryland See Chilly Rain and a Sharp Cooldown

MARYLAND — Snow chances for the end of the week have dropped sharply across most of Maryland, but Garrett County in the far western part of the state still holds a 60 percent chance of snow by Friday evening. The National Blend of Models also shows a smaller 10 percent chance along the Catoctin Ridge in Frederick County. For most of the region, the storm will bring a chilly rain Thursday into Friday, followed by temperatures running close to 15 degrees below average.

Garrett County, MD · 17h

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Montgomery College Dean Fights Disbarment Over 54 Trust Fund Transfers, Gambling

Baltimore County Circuit Court — Reported Site of Evidentiary Hearing. A bank's overdraft notice set off a disciplinary case that now has the Supreme Court of Maryland weighing whether to disbar Tiffany Fountaine Boykin, Montgomery College's dean of Rockville Student Affairs. Findings in the case say Boykin made 54 transfers from her client trust account to her law firm's operating account, moving nearly $28,000 that she then spent — plus a little more — at ATMs while gambling.

Maryland · 3d

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$600,000 Construction Permit Issued for New Chipotle in Gaithersburg

Construction is moving forward on a new standalone Chipotle restaurant at the Walnut Hill Shopping Center in Gaithersburg, with a building permit valued at $600,000 associated with the project. According to Maryland Newsletters, the permit covers construction of the shell building for the future Chipotle at 8950 N. Westland Drive...

Gaithersburg, MD · 1d

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More Than 50 Montgomery County Elementary and Middle Schools Rank Among Maryland’s Best in New U.S. News Report

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2027 Best Elementary Schools and Best Middle Schools rankings, with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) earning strong representation among Maryland’s highest-ranked schools. According to the news shared by MCPS, 12 MCPS elementary schools placed among the top 25 in Maryland, while...

Montgomery County, MD · 3d

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This Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant In Maryland Is Worth The Drive From Anywhere In The State

There are restaurants that spend a fortune on marketing, and then there’s Bayside Cantina in Baltimore, Maryland, a place that barely needs to try because the food does all the talking. Word of mouth has carried this waterfront cantina further than any billboard ever could. Let’s start with the...

Baltimore, MD · 2d

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Study tests microplastic pollution in Susquehanna River

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Jawando Lays Out 100-Day Plan for Montgomery County Amid $300M Deficit

101 Monroe St. — Approximate Montgomery County Government Site. Montgomery County Executive-Elect Will Jawando is moving fast to set his agenda before he even takes office, outlining first-100-day priorities that include the local economy, public schools and public safety as he prepares to inherit a structural budget deficit close to $300 million. The plan comes after Jawando swept into office with 80% of the vote, and it arrives as county agencies are already reviewing their budgets to navigate difficult spending decisions ahead.

Montgomery County, MD · 3d

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Maryland’s Oldest Residents: Meet The Supercentenarians Living In The State In 2026

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Some Maryland residents have lived for more than 110 years, making them among the oldest people in the world. From celebrating milestone birthdays to receiving recognition from state officials, these residents have remarkable stories to tell. In this article, The BayNet takes a look at Maryland’s oldest residents and the lives they’ve lived.

Maryland · 11h

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Pennsylvania, Maryland expand veterans benefits

Veterans in Pennsylvania and Maryland may qualify for expanded financial assistance and property tax relief following changes to state benefits programs in 2026. Pennsylvania has revised eligibility rules and financial guidelines for five state veterans benefit programs, marking what the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs describes as its most extensive benefits update in 35 years.

Pennsylvania · 17h

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Montgomery County prevails in DOJ challenge to gun law

This article was written by WTOP’s news partner Bethesda Today and republished with permission. Sign up for Bethesda Today’s free email subscription today. A federal judge on Monday sided with Montgomery County in a Justice Department lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a local ban on firearms within 100 yards of certain places, including houses of worship.

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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Maryland Marching Band Association Announces 2026 State Champions and Final Rankings

Several Montgomery County high schools earned top finishes at the 2026 Maryland Marching Band Association (MMBA) State Championships, highlighted by Thomas S. Wootton High School winning the Open-Small division and Quince Orchard High School finishing second in the Show Band division. Wootton earned a score of 93.6 to capture the...

Montgomery County, MD · 8h

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MCPS considers amendments to school field trip policy

Rockville, MD — MCPS is evaluating amendments to the school field trip policy that would end the practice of using field trips as incentives with the goal of creating equal access to out-of-school opportunities. The Division of School Leadership and the Division of Teaching and Learning have submitted a...

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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Over 300 firearms surrendered at Montgomery County gun buyback event

The City of Rockville held its annual gun buyback event Saturday, allowing residents to trade in firearms in exchange for gift cards of up to $200. Rockville City Police, which organized the event in partnership with the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, told WTOP News that 323 firearms were taken off the streets during the weekend event held at RedGate Park.

Rockville, MD · 2d