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Police seek two Silver Spring men in North Bethesda homicide investigation
Two Silver Spring men are wanted for first-degree murder linked to the Sept. 21 slaying of Akwalabeng Fontava, who was found dead in a North Bethesda apartment, police said.
81-year-old Silver Spring man with dementia found dead in woods, police say
The body of George Frederick Corum Jr., 81, who has dementia and disappeared from his Silver Spring home on Tuesday, was found in a wooded area Sunday night. Police said no foul play is suspected in his death.
Montgomery County’s top doctor counters feds on vaccines, Tylenol
Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Kisha Davis is strongly rebuffing federal officials’ claims that autism is linked to vaccines and Tylenol. She’s also warning of the promotion of an experimental drug, leucovorin, to treat autism.
Suspect in fatal Wheaton hit-and-run tracked down by police
An unidentified driver who police say left the scene of a hit-and-run last week in Wheaton has been located. Charges are pending against him, according to Montgomery County Police.
Suit alleges state illegally removes Medicaid benefits from those with intellectual and developmental disabilities
About 18,000 Marylanders who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and participate in the waiver programs are at risk of being removed, say the lawyers filing suit.
Wheaton hit-and-run victim identified by police
The 52-year-old woman was from New Carrollton, police said. Authorities continue to search for the driver who drove away.
Suspect in killing of American University professor is headed to trial after 15 years
It’s been nearly 15 years since Montgomery County Police found the 52-year-old accounting professor beaten and asphyxiated in her Bethesda home.
‘He crossed that street 1,000 times’: Kensington father recalls his son’s last moments
An investigation determined the teen was crossing the westbound lanes of University Boulevard West when he was struck.
Kensington teen killed while crossing street identified by police
An investigation determined the teen was crossing the westbound lanes of University Boulevard West when he was struck.
Police investigating man’s slaying in North Bethesda
First responders were called to an apartment in the 5900 block of Montrose Road, where they found the man’s body.
16-year-old pedestrian killed in Kensington crash
The collision occurred about 9:15 p.m. in the 3500 block of University Boulevard West.
Mother’s loss fuels life-saving contest in Montgomery County
A video competition on the dangers of fentanyl includes $15,000 in prize money for middle and high school students.
Millions in county grant dollars in peril as feds cool on climate science
The money at risk — federal grants for climate change initiatives awarded to Montgomery County under the Biden administration — is potentially on the chopping block.
Union representing deputies declares ‘no confidence’ in Montgomery County sheriff
The union representing deputies announced a "no confidence" vote in Montgomery County Sheriff Maxwell Uy.
Immigration crackdown touches 1 in 4 in Montgomery County, according to Banner poll
Hispanic or Latino residents are far more likely to know someone who has had an encounter with ICE, according to The Banner's poll of Montgomery County residents.
Hispanic festivities scale back as Trump increases immigration enforcement
About a half-dozen events traditionally hosted by the local Latino community in Maryland have either been canceled, relocated or altered during Hispanic Heritage Month, which features Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 16.
‘Toxic environment’ claim fuels Montgomery County sheriff’s race
Will Milam, who is running to unseat Montgomery County Sheriff Maxwell Uy, said the sheriff's office is broken, citing staff shortages and a toxic environment.
