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Montgomery County

    Name change for immigrant advocacy group means it will ‘meet the moment,’ new leader says
    With a fresh rebrand, We Are CASA vows to confront the federal government’s deportation efforts head-on.
    CASA incoming executive director George Escobar speaks during a press conference to introduce a new county bill, the Montgomery County Trust Act, that councilmembers say will protect the community against ICE. The press conference was held with the immigrant advocacy group CASA in Rockville, MD.
    ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star Karen Huger gives first interview on jail stint
    Karen Huger returned to “The Real Housewives of Potomac” in the Season 10 finale for her first interview after getting released from prison in Montgomery County for her 2024 DUI in Potomac.
    Andy Cohen, left, and Karen Huger during the "Reunion" episode of The Real Housewives of Potomac.
    Montgomery County Public Schools to remain closed Monday
    Students missed a week of classes after the winter storm.
    Snow piles up on Thayer Avenue, just south of downtown Silver Spring, on Sunday morning.
    Mandalay stands out with Burmese cuisine amid Purple Line construction
    Mandalay in Silver Spring has been open at 930 Bonifant Street since 2004 but Purple Line construction woes, on top of the pandemic, have cut customer traffic.
    Owner Joe Myint takes customer orders over the phone at Mandalay Restaurant in Silver Spring.
    Bonnie Cullison announces retirement, creating an opportunity in District 19
    A familiar candidate emerges in District 19 to replace Bonnie Cullison, Reardon Sullivan enters District 1 council race and CAIR calls for Palestinian education.
    Del. Bonnie Cullison, a Montgomery County Democrat, announced her retirement this week.
    Over 700 jobs cut as Amazon Fresh stores close in Maryland
    Amazon will cut over 700 jobs in Maryland as it closes five Amazon Fresh grocery stores in Anne Arundel and Montgomery counties, according to notices filed with the state.
    Amazon fresh market sign is seen in Naperville, Ill., Thursday, June 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
    They support the national boycott to protest ICE, but say they can’t afford to close shop
    Amid nationwide calls for consumers to avoid making any purchases on Friday as part of a protest against ICE, some businesses in the area have shut down, while others are finding different ways to support the cause.
    Neighbors Coffee in Rockville is among several small, locally-owned businesses that have supported ICE protests, but explained why they cannot shut down for the day to join Friday’s nationwide economic boycott.
    Stephen Colbert pokes fun at Potomac River spill: ‘That’s some deep doo-doo’
    Stephen Colbert weighed in on the Potomac River’s “poop water geyser” Wednesday night during his opening monologue, making a jab about President Trump and shouting out the local water safety organization working to clear up the river.
    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert during Thursday’s December 18, 2025 show. Photo: Scott Kowalchyk ©2025 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    12-year-old behind swatting call in Montgomery Village that prompted a heavy police response
    A 12-year-old girl who made a swatting call about a shooting in Montgomery Village last year won’t be charged because Maryland law prohibits it, police said.
    School background checks are law, but educators slip through the cracks, audit finds
    Three Maryland school districts admitted they don’t regularly screen applicants.
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    D.C.’s Fossette Focacceria brings Tuscan-style sandwiches to Bethesda
    Fossette Focacceria’s six Tuscan-style sandwiches are available at AP Pizza Shop in Bethesda from chef Mike Friedman, who is also behind Aventino, All-Purpose and the Red Hen.
    January 29, 2026 - AP Pizza Shop in Bethesda. The Italiano is loaded up with Genoa salami, finocchiona, sopressata, mortadella, mozzarella, spicy peppers and finished with oil and vinegar.
    Meet the local singers who could win Grammy Awards this weekend
    Several Marylanders, including Turnstiles, Rei Ami and Maggie Rose, are nominated for Grammy Awards, which air this Sunday.
    Rei Ami, left, and Maggie Rose.
    School in July? An experiment with a longer school year could come to an end
    Montgomery County Public Schools leaders say a Silver Spring school’s longer academic year hasn’t paid off and are recommending reverting it to a traditional calendar year, which could save the district more than $1.4 million.
    Angel Johnson and her daughter love the longer school year at Arcola, crediting it for the fourth-graders academic success. Photo taken at Arcola Elementary in Silver Spring.
    For sale: Modern masterpiece in Chevy Chase
    In Chevy Chase, this striking home stands out for its one-of-a-kind design, luxurious interiors and beautiful backyard.
    Collapsed pipeline spilled ‘catastrophic’ levels of pollutants into Potomac River, environmental group says
    Environmental groups are calling the Jan. 19 break in the Potomac Interceptor, a major sewer pipe, catastrophic for the Potomac River.
    A section of the 54-mile Potomac Interceptor, which runs along the Clara Barton Parkway near Interstate 49, collapsed earlier this week.

The Interceptor handles up to 60 million gallons of wastewater a day, moving it from parts of Virginia and Maryland to the Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant in Washington, D.C.
    Montgomery County Police investigate fatal pedestrian crash from November
    Montgomery County Police are investigating the death of pedestrian Vipa Sankanung, who was struck by a vehicle in Rockville in November.
    Montgomery County Public Schools will be closed Friday
    Students will miss an entire week of school because of icy conditions.
    Children sled down a hill on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, during a snowstorm in Silver Spring, Md. at Pinecrest Park.
    Ethiopian-born population in Montgomery County jumped nearly 150% in 15 years
    Montgomery County’s Ethiopian immigrant population — now about 22,000 people — has grown nearly 150%, according to U.S. Census data released Thursday.
    7 things to do this week in Montgomery County while it’s waaaaay too cold outside
    It’s freezing outside, but don’t let that stop you from having fun this week. Here’s what to do in Montgomery County.
    Instead of braving the elements this weekend, try a virtual tai chi class.
    Washington County: Feds’ plan for immigration detention near Hagerstown cannot be stopped
    The federal government moved quickly over the last month to establish a foothold in Maryland, notifying Washington County officials of its intentions just days before inking the deed giving it full ownership of the property in Williamsport, just outside of Hagerstown.
    his new warehouse off Hopewell Road outside Hagerstown has beed toured by government officials for possible use as an ICE detention facility.
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