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D.C.’s Fossette Focacceria brings Tuscan-style sandwiches to Bethesda
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.
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January 31, 2026 at 4:12 PM
D.C.’s Fossette Focacceria brings Tuscan-style sandwiches to Bethesda
Bonnie Cullison announces retirement, creating an opportunity in District 19
Cullison announces retirement, creating 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.
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January 31, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Bonnie Cullison announces retirement, creating an opportunity in District 19
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Everything you need to know about Montgomery County/Maryland representation at this Sunday’s Grammy Awards:
Meet the local singers who could win Grammy Awards this weekend
Rei Ami, who grew up in Germantown, and Maggie Rose, who is from Potomac, are both nominated for Grammy Awards, which air this Sunday.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Everything you need to know about Montgomery County/Maryland representation at this Sunday’s Grammy Awards:
Stephen Colbert pokes fun at Potomac River spill: ‘That’s some deep doo-doo’
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...
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January 31, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Stephen Colbert pokes fun at Potomac River spill: ‘That’s some deep doo-doo’
They support the national boycott to protest ICE, but say they can’t afford to close shop
Why some local restaurants are staying open amid nationwide ICE protest shutdowns
Amid nationwide calls for consumers to avoid making any purchases on Friday to protest ICE, some businesses in the area have shut down, while others are finding different ways to support the cause.
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January 31, 2026 at 1:58 AM
They support the national boycott to protest ICE, but say they can’t afford to close shop
Over 700 jobs cut as Amazon Fresh stores close in Maryland
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.
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January 31, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Over 700 jobs cut as Amazon Fresh stores close in Maryland
The Trump administration is expected to unilaterally cease congressionally-approved federal funding to states, including Maryland, with “sanctuary cities” in February.
January 30, 2026 at 11:25 PM
The Trump administration is expected to unilaterally cease congressionally-approved federal funding to states, including Maryland, with “sanctuary cities” in February.
School background checks are law, but educators slip through the cracks, audit finds
School background checks are law but educators slip through the cracks
Three Maryland school districts admitted they don’t regularly screen applicants.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:08 PM
School background checks are law, but educators slip through the cracks, audit finds
12-year-old behind swatting call in Montgomery Village that prompted a heavy police response www.thebanner.com/community/lo...
12-year-old behind swatting incidnt of fake shooting
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.
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January 30, 2026 at 7:56 PM
12-year-old behind swatting call in Montgomery Village that prompted a heavy police response www.thebanner.com/community/lo...
Meet the local singers who could win Grammy Awards this weekend
Meet the local singers who could win Grammy Awards this weekend
Rei Ami, who grew up in Germantown, and Maggie Rose, who is from Potomac, are both nominated for Grammy Awards, which air this Sunday.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Meet the local singers who could win Grammy Awards this weekend
Was a longer school year a failure or a blessing for Silver Spring?
Was a longer school year a failure or a blessing for Silver Spring?
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...
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January 30, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Was a longer school year a failure or a blessing for Silver Spring?
For sale: Modern masterpiece in Chevy Chase
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.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:58 AM
For sale: Modern masterpiece in Chevy Chase
Montgomery County Police investigate fatal pedestrian crash from November
Montgomery County Police launch investigation into pedestrian fatality after only recently being notified
Montgomery County POlice are investigating the death of pedestrian Vipa Sankanung who was killed by a vehicle in Rockville in November.
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January 30, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Montgomery County Police investigate fatal pedestrian crash from November
Collapsed pipeline spilled ‘catastrophic’ levels of pollutants into Potomac River, environmental group says
‘Catastrophic’ levels of pollutants spilled into Potomac River
Environmental groups are calling the Jan. 19 break in the Potomac Interceptor, a major sewer pipe, catastrophic for the Potomac River.
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January 30, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Collapsed pipeline spilled ‘catastrophic’ levels of pollutants into Potomac River, environmental group says
Montgomery County public schools will be closed Friday
Montgomery County public schools will be closed Friday
Students will miss an entire week of school because of icy conditions.
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January 29, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Montgomery County public schools will be closed Friday
If you’re willing to voluntarily go outside this week, you’re much braver than we are.
Here are things to do in Montgomery County for when it’s way too to be cold outside— curated by our Food, Arts & Culture Reporter @hannahyasharoff.bsky.social
Here are things to do in Montgomery County for when it’s way too to be cold outside— curated by our Food, Arts & Culture Reporter @hannahyasharoff.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 6:28 PM
If you’re willing to voluntarily go outside this week, you’re much braver than we are.
Here are things to do in Montgomery County for when it’s way too to be cold outside— curated by our Food, Arts & Culture Reporter @hannahyasharoff.bsky.social
Here are things to do in Montgomery County for when it’s way too to be cold outside— curated by our Food, Arts & Culture Reporter @hannahyasharoff.bsky.social
Ethiopian-born population in Montgomery County jumped nearly 150% in 15 years
Ethiopian population in Montgomery County jumps nearly 150%
Montgomery County’s Ethiopian immigrant population — now about 22,000 people — has grown nearly 150%, according to U.S. Census data released Thursday.
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January 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Ethiopian-born population in Montgomery County jumped nearly 150% in 15 years
7 things to do this week in Montgomery County while it’s waaaaay too cold outside
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.
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January 29, 2026 at 10:58 AM
7 things to do this week in Montgomery County while it’s waaaaay too cold outside
Montgomery County crews are still plowing residential roads, contrary to the county’s online tracker
Montgomery County crews are still plowing residential roads, contrary to online tracker
Crews were expected to continue clearing snow and ice from residential roads, sidewalks and bus stops through the end of the week.
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January 29, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Montgomery County crews are still plowing residential roads, contrary to the county’s online tracker
Washington County: Feds’ plan for immigration detention near Hagerstown cannot be stopped
Washington County says 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...
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January 29, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Washington County: Feds’ plan for immigration detention near Hagerstown cannot be stopped
After outcry, officials reworked Purple Line grants. But business owners are still frustrated. www.thebanner.com/economy/grow...
After outcry, officials reworked Purple Line grants
The state Department of Transportation’s grant program has promised up to $50,000 for impacted businesses along the Purple Line — a potential windfall as they struggle to stay afloat. But nearly all...
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January 28, 2026 at 10:58 AM
After outcry, officials reworked Purple Line grants. But business owners are still frustrated. www.thebanner.com/economy/grow...
All Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores to close, including 5 in Maryland
All Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores to close, including 5 in Maryland
Amazon will close all of its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores in Maryland on Feb. 1 to focus on its same-day delivery services, the company announced on Tuesday.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:07 AM
All Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores to close, including 5 in Maryland
Officials tell 1.9 million water customers: only use it if you have to
WSSC urges 1.9 million customers to restrict water to essential use
WSSC Water, the commission that provides water and sewer services to Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, is urging customers to restrict water during the current cold snap.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Officials tell 1.9 million water customers: only use it if you have to
Car stuck in the ice? Montgomery County is not going to tow it
Car stuck in the ice? Montgomery County is not going to tow it
Montgomery County officials said they will not tow cars that are stuck in ice and snow on residential streets during and after the snow emergency.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Car stuck in the ice? Montgomery County is not going to tow it
Montgomery County public schools will close Wednesday and Thursday
Schools will close Wednesday and Thursday
MCPS announced Tuesday that schools will be closed Wednesday and Thursday. School officials will announce on Thursday whether they will close on Friday.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Montgomery County public schools will close Wednesday and Thursday