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Teenage Olympian Quincy Wilson commits to University of Maryland
Teenage Olympian Quincy Wilson commits to Maryland
Quincy Wilson, a senior at The Bullis School, is joining the Terps next year.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Teenage Olympian Quincy Wilson commits to University of Maryland
Man sentenced to life in prison for 2023 shooting in Silver Spring garage that killed college student
Man gets life in prison in 2023 deadly Silver Spring garage shooting
Ramone Ramsay on Monday was sentenced to life in prison in the 2023 shooting inside a Silver Spring garage that killed college student Kymani Bailey.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Man sentenced to life in prison for 2023 shooting in Silver Spring garage that killed college student
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Who will replace Gabe Albornoz on the Montgomery County Council? The council has narrowed it down to three options: www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
Montgomery County Council announces 3 finalists for Albornoz’s seat
The Montgomery County Council named three finalists Monday to fill the seat of at-large council member Gabe Albornoz.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Who will replace Gabe Albornoz on the Montgomery County Council? The council has narrowed it down to three options: www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
County Council announces 3 finalists for Albornoz’s seat
Montgomery County Council announces 3 finalists for Albornoz’s seat
The Montgomery County Council named three finalists Monday to fill the seat of at-large council member Gabe Albornoz.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:56 PM
County Council announces 3 finalists for Albornoz’s seat
Man fatally shot by his relative in downtown Silver Spring
Man fatally shot in downtwon Silver Spring
A man fatally shot his relative in downtown Silver Spring Friday afternoon. The two men argued in a Tesla and then exited the car prior to the shooting, according to Montgomery County Police.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Man fatally shot by his relative in downtown Silver Spring
Driver killed in Calverton crash
Driver killed in single-vehicle crash in Calverton
A driver was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Calverton Sunday night. A 2007 Toyota Avalon overturned, trapping the driver inside.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Driver killed in Calverton crash
What does Montgomery County’s most powerful woman really want?
What does Montgomery County’s most powerful woman really want?
Kate Stewart is the most powerful woman in Montgomery County. The County Council president has promised not to run for county executive. So what does she really want?
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November 24, 2025 at 10:58 AM
What does Montgomery County’s most powerful woman really want?
These Thanksgiving turkey trots will have you running for a good cause
These turkey trots will have you running for a good cause
It’s not just about getting a good workout in before a large meal — it’s a chance for the community to come together for a good cause.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:58 AM
These Thanksgiving turkey trots will have you running for a good cause
Dropped the (butter)ball? These 8 local spots have last-minute Thanksgiving catering
Dropped the (butter)ball? These 8 local spots have last-minute Thanksgiving catering
If Thanksgiving planning got away from you this year, never fear. While many caterers stop taking orders this Friday, these eight restaurants and grocery stores still offer complete Thanksgiving dinner...
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November 22, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Dropped the (butter)ball? These 8 local spots have last-minute Thanksgiving catering
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca to invest $2 billion in Maryland facilities
AstraZeneca plans to invest $2 billion in Maryland facilities
Executives from the pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca and Gov. Wes Moore announce an expansion in Frederick they say builds on its $50 billion commitment to spend more on drug research and manufacturing...
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November 21, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca to invest $2 billion in Maryland facilities
Woman associated with MS-13 convicted of first-degree murder in stabbing death of teen girl
MS-13 associated found guilty of murder
A judge found Iris Alonzo-Salgado guilty of first-degree murder in the 2023 death of a teen girl who was stabbed with a machete in the woods in Olney at the direction of MS-13.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Woman associated with MS-13 convicted of first-degree murder in stabbing death of teen girl
Maryland’s golf club capital opens a different type of course: disc golf.
Maryland’s golf club capital opens a different type of course
Montgomery Parks has opened its first disc golf course, with hopes for it to become a home course for local players, drive interest in the game and attract people to an adjacent trolley museum.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Maryland’s golf club capital opens a different type of course: disc golf.
Mark Hallett, neuroscientist who helped pianist Leon Fleisher reclaim use of his hand, dies at 82
Mark Hallett, former neuroscientist at Bethesda’s NIH, dies at 82
The longtime Bethesda resident and researcher at the National Institutes of Health worked on Havana Syndrome and used Botox to help renowned classical pianist Leon Fleisher regain function of his right...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Mark Hallett, neuroscientist who helped pianist Leon Fleisher reclaim use of his hand, dies at 82
Oy: Call Your Mother deli sues New Jersey bagel shop over trademark dispute
Call Your Mother deli sues New Jersey’s Bubbi Bagels over trademark dispute
Call Your Mother, the locally founded bagel shop, is suing New Jersey’s Bubbi Bagels for trademark infringement. Bubbi’s Bagels uses a “Call Your Bubbi” tagline.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Oy: Call Your Mother deli sues New Jersey bagel shop over trademark dispute
Food pantries are under strain. Now they’re preparing for a holiday surge
Food pantries are under strain. Now they’re preparing for a holiday surge
Compared to years past, food pantries in Montgomery County — home to more federal workers than any other in Maryland — have had to feed more families. And now they’re preparing for more demand.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Food pantries are under strain. Now they’re preparing for a holiday surge
Sports Roundup: Blair football is ready for its quarterfinal matchup, gray pants and all
Sports Roundup: Superstitious Blair football is ready for its playoff matchup
Four Montgomery County teams are gearing up for quarterfinal matchups.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Sports Roundup: Blair football is ready for its quarterfinal matchup, gray pants and all
For sale: Impressive, modern home in Bethesda’s Huntington Terrace neighborhood
For sale: Impressive, modern home in Bethesda’s Huntington Terrace neighborhood
This Bethesda home for sale offers modern interiors, a spacious floor plan and a prime location.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:58 AM
For sale: Impressive, modern home in Bethesda’s Huntington Terrace neighborhood
What will Blake 5-star recruit Baba Oladotun bring to Maryland basketball?
What 5-star recruit Baba Oladotun brings to Maryland
Baba Oladotun gives the Terps a local connection and lifts Maryland’s recruiting class to No. 3 in the nation.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:07 AM
What will Blake 5-star recruit Baba Oladotun bring to Maryland basketball?
Montgomery County school board advances campus upgrade plans
Montgomery County school board faces tensions over campus conditions
Superintendent Thomas Taylor warned of hard decisions.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Montgomery County school board advances campus upgrade plans
Strathmore unveils its first in-house jazz orchestra
Strathmore unveils its first in-house jazz orchestra
The Strathmore Jazz Orchestra is composed of 17 musicians led by conductor and composer Daniel Jamieson and will perform their first concert in February.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Strathmore unveils its first in-house jazz orchestra
Rockville man sentenced to 40 years in prison in 2022 killing of his ex-girlfriend
Rockville man sentenced to 40 years in prison in killing of his ex-girlfriend
A Rockville man was sentenced to 40 years in prison in the 2022 death of Keylin Chavez Dominguez, his ex-girlfriend, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Rockville man sentenced to 40 years in prison in 2022 killing of his ex-girlfriend
Where to find ‘Wicked’-themed food and drinks before heading to theaters this weekend
Where to grab ‘Wicked’-themed food and drinks before this weekend's premiere
Before you head to movie theaters for "Wicked: For Good" this weekend, follow the yellow brick road to these local spots offering limited-edition Oz-ified food and drinks.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Where to find ‘Wicked’-themed food and drinks before heading to theaters this weekend
Man found dead in Fairland after police investigate shooting that wounded another man buff.ly/pvHSC9F
November 20, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Man found dead in Fairland after police investigate shooting that wounded another man buff.ly/pvHSC9F
7 things to do in Montgomery County, from tiny art to big turkeys
7 things to do in Montgomery County, from tiny art to big turkeys
Things to do around Montgomery County this week include a Thanksgiving parade, a showcase of local authors and a 10-year-anniversary celebration of a Rockville brewery.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
7 things to do in Montgomery County, from tiny art to big turkeys
Man found dead in Fairland after police investigate shooting that wounded another man
Police responding to Fairland shooting where a man was wounded find dead man
Montgomery County Police found the body of a man Wednesday night in Fairland about an hour after responding to a shooting that wounded another man. No one was in custody in connection withe the death...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Man found dead in Fairland after police investigate shooting that wounded another man