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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 · 2h

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» Co-Defendants Plead Not Guilty to 8 Counts in Nightclub Mass Shooting Case

Two homicide co-defendants pleaded not guilty at an arraignment before DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt on Nov. 6. Cotey Wynn, 45, and Frank Johnson, 44, are charged with premeditated first-degree murder while armed, three counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, and four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence for their alleged involvement in a mass shooting that resulted in the death of 31-year-old Blake Bozeman and injured three others. The shooting occurred on Sept. 23, 2023, on the 1300 block of H Street, NE, at the CRU Lounge.

Washington, DC · 19h

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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 · 1d

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The opening betting odds for Wisconsin vs. Maryland feels wrong in multiple ways

Wisconsin is now headed to the East Coast for an important game with Maryland.

Madison, WI · 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 · 14h

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Three-Star Edge Rusher Chaplin Commits To Terps

Maryland doesn’t have a permanent head coach yet, but that didn’t stop the Terps from picking up a class of 2028 high school commitment. Three-star edge rusher Kemontae Chaplin out of Loudon Sports Academy (Leesburg, Va.) announced his Terps’ pledge Nov. 9, just two days after UMD recorded its first Big Ten victory in 13 tries by knocking off Purdue.

College Park, MD · 21h

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Van carrying 9 people crashes into ditch in McLean; no injuries reported

There were no injuries reported after a van crashed and landed in a ditch in McLean Sunday evening.

Mclean, VA · 1d

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Victim Lured To Hotel Through Dating App, Shots Fired During Robbery Attempt, Man Gets 25 Years

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A 32-year-old Silver Spring man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison without the possibility of parole after a victim was lured to a Laurel hotel through a dating application and targeted in an attempted armed robbery that ended with gunfire. Joel Manuel Moreno, 32,...

Silver Spring, MD · 1d

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'I sit in the house crying': Rats return to DC woman's car as she calls out management

WASHINGTON (7News) — They're back -- A 76-year-old woman is once again turning to 7News On Your Side after she discovered rats have been living in her car -- again. Not only are the rats back, but she believes management hasn't properly addressed the issue since the first time she found the rats inside a few weeks prior.

Washington, DC · 5h

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Warby Parker to Open Fifth Montgomery County Location

Warby Parker is preparing to open a new store at the Shoppes of Burnt Mills shopping center at 10729 Columbia Pike in Silver Spring. The eyewear retailer has signed on to take over the space formerly occupied by AT&T, located between Starbucks and a nail salon. The upcoming store will...

Silver Spring, MD · 1d

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Deals and freebies for Veterans Day

Veterans Day is Wednesday, and businesses are showing their appreciation for the men and women who have served our country with free meals, special discounts and other freebies. From complimentary restaurant meals and free coffee to savings on shopping, services and more, there are plenty of ways for veterans and...

Washington, DC · 17h

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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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New Verizon Store Opens in Former Restaurant and Fitness Space

A new Verizon authorized retailer has opened at 815 Ellsworth Drive in Downtown Silver Spring, taking over a space previously occupied by Be Miyghty Fitness and Roll by Goodyear. The property was also longtime home to Z Pizza, next to the former Fuddruckers location. The neighboring Fuddruckers space had previously...

Silver Spring, MD · 1d

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27-Year-Old Man Reported Missing

Montgomery County Police are asking for the public’s help locating 27-year-old Adil Shoja, who was reported missing from Montgomery Village. Shoja was last seen on Monday, November 9, 2026, at approximately 7:45 a.m., leaving his home in the 20000 block of Highland Hall Drive. He is described as 5...

Montgomery County, MD · 14h

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Community frustrated with repeated shooting incidents in Northwest DC neighborhood

Residents in Northwest D.C.'s LeDroit Park neighborhood are sounding the alarm after repeated incidents involving gunfire near 2nd and W Streets NW. Security camera footage from one resident reviewed by FOX 5 captured more than half a dozen shootings around the intersection since early 2025, leaving two people injured and multiple cars and buildings damaged.

Washington, DC · 18h

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» Angry Shooting Victim Declares She is Life-Sentenced to a Wheelchair as Defendant Receives 3 Years

DC Superior Court Judge Andera Hertzfeld heard heartfelt impact statements from a shooting victim and her loved ones on Nov. 6 before she sentenced the defendant. James Payne, 44, pleaded guilty on May 12 to aggravated assault knowingly and unlawful possession of a firearm with a prior conviction greater than one year. The charges stem from his involvement in a shooting on Nov. 23, 2025 on the 5700 block of 2nd Street, NE. The victim sustained two gunshot wounds to the abdomen.

Washington, DC · 21h

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Two juveniles arrested after allegedly stealing woman's shoes in Howard County

SAVAGE, Md. (WBFF) — Two teenage girls were arrested after Howard County Police say they robbed a woman of her shoes Friday morning. Around 11:15 a.m. on Nov. 6, officers were called to the area of Foundry Street and Gorman Road in Savage for a reported robbery. There, a...

Howard County, MD · 19h

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Driver arrested for DWI after crashing into Fairfax County DWI officer’s cruiser

SPRINGFIELD, Va. - An alleged drunk driver slammed into the cruiser of an officer with the Fairfax County Police DWI Squad. Police said they arrested Pedro Jacome of Arizona early Sunday morning at about 4:15 a.m. According to investigators, Jacome slammed into an unoccupied marked cruiser with full emergency equipment activated on southbound I-95 near Fairfax County Parkway in Springfield.

Springfield, VA · 14h

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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...

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