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Local, independent news that you can trust from Montgomery County, #Maryland. Find us live at: https://thebanner.com/montgomery
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca to invest $2 billion in Maryland facilities buff.ly/GMt9Ptr
November 25, 2025 at 9:08 PM
as written, over $72 million will be allocated for outdoor play space and athletic infrastructure, with the bulk of those funds going toward installing and maintaining turf fields. buff.ly/KlL1MlU
November 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Last week, the MCPS school board advanced Superintendent Thomas Taylor’s nearly $3 billion plan to fix up campuses as part of the Capital Improvements Program.

The plan is not finalized — the county executive and County Council need to sign off on the dollar figure — but if it moves forward...
November 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
EXCLUSIVE: What does Montgomery County’s most powerful woman really want? Find out more about Council President Kate Stewart's outlook on housing, healthcare, and community safety in Montgomery County.
November 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Man found dead in Fairland after police investigate shooting that wounded another man buff.ly/pvHSC9F
November 20, 2025 at 6:41 PM
🚨 BREAKING: Blake basketball star Baba Oladotun commits to Maryland Terps. Get a preview of the full story at the link in our bio ⬇️

Story and video by Danielle Allentuck

#NCAA
November 20, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Three sparkling Montgomery County light festivals can get you into the holiday spirit, this is LuminoCity. Visit the link in our bio for the full story.

#MoCo

Video by Rondez Green @rondez.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Michelin-recommended soup dumplings — and a robot — debut at this Montgomery County mall in #Bethesda buff.ly/mGI2NB0
November 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
People are losing their jobs. Why is Maryland’s top commerce official optimistic about Montgomery County? buff.ly/UNJ8eOf
November 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Montgomery County Council Member Kristin Mink says ICE agent ‘grabbed’ her as she filmed agents detaining a person in Adelphi buff.ly/8gfrZfw
November 12, 2025 at 7:56 PM
A jury convicted a man of killing a beloved professor in #Bethesda. Two former cops say they lacked key evidence. buff.ly/bNA1qVN
November 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
‘I’m drained’: Federal workers used to helping others are now counting on food banks buff.ly/wGknjCF
November 11, 2025 at 3:07 AM
As flag football takes off in Maryland, Clarksburg starts a dynasty buff.ly/OOBJVAX
November 10, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Sports Roundup: Run 50 miles? No problem for these 300 athletes. buff.ly/M37un8S
November 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
This is Active Golden Karaoke at the Holiday Park Senior Center in Silver Spring!
November 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Can this Montgomery County teacher become a Jeopardy! champion? buff.ly/0yKNkL1
November 6, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Jud Ashman wins the election for Mayor of Gaithersburg, securing his third four-year term.

Gaithersburg residents and voters consistently reported #housing and cost of living as their greatest concerns.

Video by Rondez Green @rondez.bsky.social, get the full story ⬇️
November 5, 2025 at 6:39 PM
BREAKING: Jud Ashman has been re-elected as Mayor of Gaithersburg and is set to begin his third four-year term.

“I feel lucky and gratified for the trust this community has invested in me,” Ashman said.

Photo credit to Valerie Plesch for The Banner

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November 5, 2025 at 5:02 AM
What is the Montgomery County school board going to do about Crown High? buff.ly/RnqK0wZ
November 4, 2025 at 7:56 PM
They risk their lives on every shift. Here’s why Wheaton’s rescue squad works for free. buff.ly/f7lxDVe
November 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Here's 5 ways the Montgomery County Council is responding to the government shutdown, the Trump administration's denial of congressionally-approved funding, as well as the mass layoff of government employees. 🧵
October 30, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Heat-related deaths in Maryland top 30 for the first time since summer 2012 buff.ly/ppW1qEE
October 29, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Maryland’s coolest haunted house is in Montgomery County buff.ly/rtwL0K9
October 28, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Here’s how Montgomery County will respond to a nationwide halt in SNAP funding. buff.ly/Hq9gRmT
October 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Shoppers to close 4 more stores in Maryland buff.ly/Lo3VsJZ
October 27, 2025 at 11:08 PM