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One of Maryland’s Largest Local Facebook Groups Is Changing Hands After Founder Announces Difficult Decision

The founder of Everything Frederick, a Facebook group with more than 156,000 members, has announced that she is stepping away from overseeing the popular community platform and transferring its leadership to Caring Hearts, a Frederick County nonprofit organization. Shannon Flannery, who founded Everything Frederick in 2020, shared the decision in...

Frederick County, MD · 3d

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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 · 2d

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Pulte Pitches 280 Homes for Watkins Mill Town Center's Long-Empty Acres

A stretch of long-undeveloped land in Gaithersburg's Watkins Mill Town Center could soon fill in with hundreds of new homes, neighborhood retail, a daycare center and a swimming pool under a sketch plan now before city planners. Pulte Home Company, LLC has submitted the proposal for roughly 18 acres sandwiched between Urban Avenue and the CSX railroad tracks, right next to the existing Parklands community and the Watkins Mill Station neighborhood currently under construction.

Gaithersburg, 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 · 1d

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This Maryland Consignment Village Features a Maze of Carefully Organized Treasures

Two large cases of rare coins sit just down the hall from vintage toys, old records, and colorful glassware. That’s the kind of surprise waiting at this Maryland antique marketplace, where more than 25 vendors fill two floors with carefully arranged finds. The booths have distinct personalities. One leans...

Olney, 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 · 10h

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Retirees In This Maryland 55+ Community Gather At A Lodge Where The Gym And Pool Turn Neighbors Into Friends

Some friendships start at a lap lane. Others begin beside a treadmill, with two people comparing step counts and discovering they live three doors apart. In one active adult neighborhood near Frederick, Maryland, a single clubhouse has become the place where that kind of thing happens almost daily. It holds a gym built to win awards, a swimming pool that rarely fills up with kids, walking paths, a kitchen, and room for retirement parties and family events.

Frederick, MD · 8h

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Statement from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on Will Jawando’s Election as County Executive – Mocofeed

“I want to congratulate Will Jawando on his election as the next Montgomery County Executive. I wish him success as he prepares to take on this important responsibility and lead Montgomery County...

Montgomery County, MD · 3d

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Thomas S. Wootton High School closure, equity, infrastructure concerns

The Montgomery County Board of Education voted 7-1 on March 26, 2026, to permanently close Thomas S. Wootton High School and relocate students to other schools, according to a timeline by Save Wootton, a community coalition dedicated to keeping the school open. While the decision aims to address infrastructure issues, it also raises equity and building capacity concerns.

Montgomery County, MD · 3d

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Japanese-Style Sandwich Cafe to Open Second Montgomery County Location

Neko Nook, a locally owned cafe specializing in Japanese-style sandwiches, is expanding to Rockville with its second Montgomery County location. The business has signed on to take over the space formerly occupied by Subway at 2 N. Washington Street in Rockville’s Courthouse Center, next to Seoul Kitchen & Bar. A video of the cafe experience can be seen below.

Rockville, MD · 1d

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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 · 6h

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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.

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Concerns arise over Virginia law allowing accused or convicted criminals to seal records

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A new law went into effect in Virginia that makes it easier for accused criminals to seal their alleged crimes from public view. Supporters insist the idea behind the law was to help accused and convicted criminals get jobs and housing. But the new law also makes it more difficult for the public to find out if prosecutors botched or dropped cases and allowed criminals to walk free.

Virginia · 2d

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Maryland Community Ranks Among America’s Six Healthiest Towns in 2026

Bethesda has been named one of the healthiest communities in the United States, tying for No. 6 nationally in TownRatings’ 2026 Healthiest Towns in America rankings. The ranking evaluated 5,218 communities across the country with populations of at least 10,000. Bethesda received an A+ grade for health, placing it...

Bethesda, MD · 3d

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Retired Baltimore County teacher shares love of historic photos

A retired Baltimore County teacher is sharing his love of historic photos, some of which date back to the 1800s.

Baltimore County, MD · 3d

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Commentary: Landfilling isn’t ideal, but it’s better than waste incineration for Montgomery

The choice Montgomery County faces, between shipping its trash to a landfill or burning it, is not an easy one, writes Jerry Kickenson, but shuttering the incinerator in favor of hauling trash at least provides incentives for a better future in the long run.

Montgomery County, MD · 2d

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Takoma Park Free Clinic Served 467 Patients Over Two Days

A free clinic organized by Remote Area Medical (RAM) at Takoma Academy treated 467 patients on October 17 and 18; most received dental and/or medical care, KFF Health News reported. RAM’s event listing said care was free and available without identification, insurance, or proof of income. The clinic had...

Takoma Park, MD · 2d

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New Sidewalks Proposed Near Future Purple Line Station in Silver Spring

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, December 8, to discuss proposed sidewalk improvements near the future Dale Drive Purple Line station in Silver Spring. The meeting will take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Center’s Great Hall,...

Silver Spring, MD · 3d