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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
Amid the snowstorm, José Andrés’ nonprofit, World Central Kitchen, which provides food to communities in crisis all over the world, partnered with local restaurants to provide meals to shelters in Montgomery County and the greater D.C. area.
January 27, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Amid the snowstorm, José Andrés’ nonprofit, World Central Kitchen, which provides food to communities in crisis all over the world, partnered with local restaurants to provide meals to shelters in Montgomery County and the greater D.C. area.
Bethesda’s José Andrés sends food donations to local shelters amid snowstorm
Bethesda’s José Andrés sends food donations to local shelters amid snowstorm
José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen partnered with local restaurants to provide meals to shelters in Montgomery County and the greater D.C. area.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Bethesda’s José Andrés sends food donations to local shelters amid snowstorm
This Silver Spring comic shop offers refuge by way of Dungeons & Dragons!
In the basement of a Silver Spring corner shop, you could explore a new world. Start a ballroom brawl. Maybe haggle your way into parenting a baby dragon.
Pure Panic Comics & Games welcomes a diverse group of hobbyists.
In the basement of a Silver Spring corner shop, you could explore a new world. Start a ballroom brawl. Maybe haggle your way into parenting a baby dragon.
Pure Panic Comics & Games welcomes a diverse group of hobbyists.
January 27, 2026 at 4:14 PM
This Silver Spring comic shop offers refuge by way of Dungeons & Dragons!
In the basement of a Silver Spring corner shop, you could explore a new world. Start a ballroom brawl. Maybe haggle your way into parenting a baby dragon.
Pure Panic Comics & Games welcomes a diverse group of hobbyists.
In the basement of a Silver Spring corner shop, you could explore a new world. Start a ballroom brawl. Maybe haggle your way into parenting a baby dragon.
Pure Panic Comics & Games welcomes a diverse group of hobbyists.
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Lovely write-up - happy to have a friendly local game store in downtown Silver Spring, partly about the social joys of games like D&D. They also have a cool shelf of stuff by local designers.
Silver Spring comic shop offers refuge by way of Dungeons & Dragons
Silver Spring comic shop offers refuge by way of Dungeons & Dragons
Pure Panic Comics & Games in Silver Spring hosts a diverse group of hobbyists who bond over games and comics. The Banner Montgomery started a game of Dungeons & Dragons to explore their community.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Lovely write-up - happy to have a friendly local game store in downtown Silver Spring, partly about the social joys of games like D&D. They also have a cool shelf of stuff by local designers.
Silver Spring comic shop offers refuge by way of Dungeons & Dragons
Silver Spring comic shop offers refuge by way of Dungeons & Dragons
Pure Panic Comics & Games in Silver Spring hosts a diverse group of hobbyists who bond over games and comics. The Banner Montgomery started a game of Dungeons & Dragons to explore their community.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Silver Spring comic shop offers refuge by way of Dungeons & Dragons
The county is bending its snow parking rule — because it’s really hard to shovel
You can stay parked on the even side of the street in MoCo
Montgomery County government has changed its snow parking rules and county government will open Tuesday. Schools remain closed.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:07 AM
The county is bending its snow parking rule — because it’s really hard to shovel
Shelters filled past capacity in snowstorm’s aftermath
Unhoused shelters at capacity during snow storm
More unhoused residents stayed at county shelters than it had capacity for during the snowstorm Sunday, according to a Montgomery County official.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Shelters filled past capacity in snowstorm’s aftermath
Watch: Superintendent’s snow day rap gets clicks and a few clucks
Montgomery County school leaders raps snow day announcement
Somewhere at the intersection of creative and cringe lies Superintendent Thomas Taylor’s rap video announcing an MCPS snow day.
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January 26, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Watch: Superintendent’s snow day rap gets clicks and a few clucks
A Rockville woman was lonely, so she posted a TikTok. More than 40 people showed up to take a walk with her.
She was lonely, so she posted a TikTok. More than 40 people showed up to walk with her.
How a local social media influencer formed a community to beat the loneliness epidemic.
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January 26, 2026 at 10:58 AM
A Rockville woman was lonely, so she posted a TikTok. More than 40 people showed up to take a walk with her.