‘Bill the Barber’ looks back on 48 years in Rockville community
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‘Bill the Barber’ looks back on 48 years in Rockville community

Plus: Police identify Boyds couple who died from carbon monoxide exposure; nonverbal child found alone in Takoma Park reunited with parents June 30, 2026 6:00 a.m. 7:22 p.m. Vasilios “Bill” Stayeas, the 79-year-old owner of Seven Locks Barbershop in...

Police arrest 4 juveniles at Gaithersburg’s Summerfest
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Police arrest 4 juveniles at Gaithersburg’s Summerfest

Machete, knives, replica handgun recovered during event at Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm Four juveniles were arrested and several weapons including a machete, knives and a replica handgun were recovered at Gaithersburg’s Fourth of July celebration...

From Bethesda Magazine: 25 ways to savor summer
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From Bethesda Magazine: 25 ways to savor summer

Strathmore's Live From the Lawn, Gaithersburg's SportsFest, Montgomery Parks' All-Star Comedy Show and more ways to get outside June 29, 2026 3:00 p.m. 4:08 p.m. July 3: Montgomery County 250th: Shine Together Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the...

Friedson bows out of Democratic primary for county executive
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Friedson bows out of Democratic primary for county executive

In message to supporters, District 1 County Councilmember says he congratulated opponent on successful campaign; mail ballot count continues Wednesday June 29, 2026 11:55 a.m. 11:57 a.m. Andrew Friedson, the District 1 County Councilmember who...

Two found dead in Boyds home with high carbon monoxide levels
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Two found dead in Boyds home with high carbon monoxide levels

Plus: Blaze causes $200K in damage to Potomac home; Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts notch first win against Bethesda’s Big Train June 29, 2026 6:00 a.m. 11:20 p.m. Montgomery County first responders found two adults dead Saturday afternoon inside...

Jawando declares victory in Montgomery County Executive primary
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Jawando declares victory in Montgomery County Executive primary

Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando declares victory June 26, 2026. (Photo by Will Hammann/Maryland Matters) Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando declared victory Friday in the Democratic primary for county executive even though...

Tasty Tidbits: Fish Taco to open Gaithersburg outpost Wednesday
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Tasty Tidbits: Fish Taco to open Gaithersburg outpost Wednesday

Plus: Agora to start serving customers July 10 in downtown Bethesda; Call Your Mother eyes August start in Bethesda Fish Taco, a family-owned Mexican restaurant chain inspired by the coastal cuisine of Baja Mexico, is expected to open its newest...

From Bethesda Magazine: A way with words
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From Bethesda Magazine: A way with words

The short stories and essays that took the top prizes in our annual writing competition June 26, 2026 9:00 a.m. 3:16 p.m. Bethesda Magazineand theBethesda Urban Partnershipsponsored the 2026 Short Story & Essay Contest for local writers. The judges...

MoCo police report ‘wave’ of overnight vehicle, airbag thefts
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MoCo police report ‘wave’ of overnight vehicle, airbag thefts

Plus: Crash leaves vehicle dangling over Germantown bridge; Volunteers battle invasive plants in county June 26, 2026 6:00 a.m. 8:17 p.m. Montgomery County police reported a wave of overnight vehicle and airbag thefts in the department’s June 24...

Uy concedes to Milam in MoCo sheriff race after primary
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Uy concedes to Milam in MoCo sheriff race after primary

Official plans to finish out term that expires in November Though the results of Tuesday’s Democratic primary election are not yet certified, Montgomery County Sheriff Maxwell Uy has officially conceded to opponent Will Milam. “The voters indicated...