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Apr 16, 2026

Democratic candidates for Montgomery County’s top job make pitches at forum

The five Democrats seeking to become Montgomery County executive are appearing together at numerous candidate forums – sometimes at the rate of two a day.

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is shown in 2017. (U.S. General Services Administration file photo)
Apr 8, 2026

Military families’ suit against MD Supreme Court justices gets tossed

The 4th Circuit ruled that three military couples whose bank accounts were wrongfully frozen could not sue Maryland Supreme Court justices for failing to ensure court clerks complied with federal military protections.

A model of a Washington, D.C., Metro 8000-series train at the factory. (Tom Brenner/For The Washington Post)
Mar 16, 2026

MD man, pardoned after Jan. 6 riot, barred from DC Metro for allegedly touching women’s hair

A Maryland resident pardoned for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection was barred by a judge from all D.C. Metro stations after being accused of touching women’s hair on trains and filming it.

Police Line / Police Tape (Flickr / Tony Webster)
Dec 30, 2025

Man charged after missing Kentucky girl found in MD

A man was charged after a 13-year-old Kentucky girl, who was missing for two months, was found in Maryland.

The Social Security Administration headquarters in Woodlawn in March. (Wesley Lapoinnte/For The Washington Post)
Dec 30, 2025

How Social Security has gotten worse under Trump

The Woodlawn-based Social Security Administration began the second Trump administration with a hostile takeover. It ends the year in turmoil.

A memorial for Melanie Diaz and her pets outside the Arrive apartment complex in Silver Spring. (Clarence Williams/The Washington Post)
Dec 23, 2025

After daughter’s death in MD, family keeps fighting for fire safety

After a deadly Silver Spring fire, the Diaz family funds smoke safety hoods and drives Maryland fire safety laws to protect tenants in high-rise buildings.

A sign on the storefront of Urban Bookstore in Baltimore, Md., owned by Tia Hamilton. (Courtesy of Urban Bookstore)
Dec 9, 2025

5 Black-owned bookstores in Maryland you’ll want to bookmark

Across Maryland, Black-owned independent bookstores serve as community spaces where reading, conversation and culture intersect.

TD Bank is one of the 10 largest banks in the U.S. by assets, serving over 10 million customers at more than 1,100 locations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Metro Washington, D.C., the Carolinas and Florida. (Provided by TD Bank)
Nov 11, 2025

TD Bank branch in MD among dozens to close in early 2026

A TD Bank branch in Maryland is among four dozen branches nationwide expected to permanently close early next year.

Clare Dougherty of the Silver Spring-based Brem Foundation. (Kiliane Gateau/Capital News Service)
Oct 30, 2025

Brem Foundation of MD helps close gap in breast health access

The Silver Spring-based Brem Foundation offers free rides, education and support to help women get the preventive care they need.

A sign for Wall Street hangs in front of the New York Stock Exchange on July 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, file)
Oct 30, 2025

Silver Spring-based United Therapeutics reports Q3 earnings

Silver Spring-based United Therapeutics Corp. (UTHR) on Wednesday reported third-quarter net income of $338.7 million.

A custom mural at the new Commas Food Hall in Silver Spring. The food court will welcome 10 restaurants in its 13,000-square-foot space on Level 3 at Ellsworth Place. (Fireten Hospitality)
Sep 18, 2025

Silver Spring food court to occupy 10 new restaurants

One of Montgomery County’s newest dining attractions is soon set to open in downtown Silver Spring’s Ellsworth Place.

Feds: Coast Guard lieutenant compiled hit list of lawmakers
Jun 9, 2020

Man accused of terror plot seeks to withdraw guilty plea

A former Coast Guard lieutenant accused of plotting politically motivated killings inspired by a far-right mass murderer asked a federal appeals court on Monday to let him withdraw his guilty plea or else throw out his sentence of more than 13 years in prison.