Wheaton, MD|News|
Garden Of Lights 2020 Canceled Due To COVID-19
Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens is canceled this year due to COVID-19, according to Montgomery Parks.
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Alessia Grunberger is a Field Editor for Port Washington, Glen Cove, Oyster Bay, Great Neck, New Hyde Park, and Mineola in Nassau County, NY.
Before joining Patch, she wrote for CNN, Business Insider, and MarylandReporter.com. She is a proud University of Maryland and Capital News Service alum.
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Rockville, MD|News|
Mental Health Days May Be Considered Excused Absences At MCPS
The Montgomery County school board may give students excused absences for taking mental health days.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
New Unemployment Claims In MD Drop To Lowest Level In Six Months
First-time jobless claims in Maryland have dropped to its lowest level since March, according to state officials.
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Rockville, MD|News|
Montgomery Adds 76 New Coronavirus Cases, Zero Deaths: Sept. 24
Montgomery County now has 22,078 coronavirus cases and 801 deaths.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Will Your Kids Trick-Or-Treat This Year? Take MD Patch's Survey
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we do most things. Should it change Halloween in Maryland, too?
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Silver Spring, MD|News|
Police Investigate Two Armed Carjackings In Three-Hour Period
Police are investigating two armed carjackings they say occurred within a three-hour period this month in downtown Silver Spring.
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Gaithersburg, MD|News|
3 Teens Arrested In Gaithersburg After Fleeing In Stolen SUV: PD
Three people, including two juveniles, were arrested Tuesday night after fleeing from police in a stolen vehicle, according to authorities.
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Gaithersburg, MD|News|
Gaithersburg Celebrating Halloween Virtually And In-Person
Throughout the month of October, the City of Gaithersburg will celebrate Halloween with virtual and in-person programs and activities.
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Rockville, MD|News|
More MCPS Students Getting Home-Schooled, Going To Private School
Amid a pandemic that has upended how students learn, more Montgomery County families are pulling kids out of public school.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Montgomery County Surpasses 20K Coronavirus Cases
Montgomery Co. has 22,002 cases and 801 deaths. In congregate living facilities, like nursing homes, there have been 1,450 known infections.
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Rockville, MD|News|
Adoptable Pets Of The Week: Kelp, Carson Daly, Mack, Alex, Bart
Plenty of adorable animals are up for adoption in Montgomery County. This week, we're featuring Kelp, Carson Daly, Mack, Alex, and Bart.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
MoCo Lifts Limits On Religious Gatherings, But Not Indoor Dining
Montgomery County has increased the gathering size for religious facilities, but not for indoor dining.
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Wheaton, MD|News|
Public Input Sought On The Future Of Wheaton Regional Park
The 536-acre park is in need of updates to address its aging infrastructure, according to Montgomery County officials.
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Kensington, MD|News|
Missing Kensington Woman Found Safe: Police Update
Montgomery County police say Emily Sophia Lofgren has been located and is safe.
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Columbia, MD|News|
This MD Community Is Among Money's Best Places To Live In 2020
The 50 Best Places To Live offer great jobs, safe streets, and homes you can really afford, according to the new ranking.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Maryland Awards $10M In Grants To 16 Community Colleges
The grants are designed to help community colleges expand workforce development courses and continue professional education during COVID-19.
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Rockville, MD|News|
$101M Revenue Loss: Schools Brace For Possible FY22 Budget Cuts
Montgomery County Public Schools anticipate major budget cuts for fiscal year 2022 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Montgomery County Surpasses 800 COVID-19 Deaths
Montgomery County surpassed 800 COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday. It's the first jurisdiction in Maryland to reach that milestone.
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Gaithersburg, MD|News|
Police Crack Down On Illegal Racing, Aggressive Driving In County
Maryland state troopers and Gaithersburg police officers issued more than 50 traffic tickets and citations in a 24-hour period last week.
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Silver Spring, MD|News|
Drowning Prompts Suggested Water Rescue Protocol Changes In MoCo
Montgomery County emergency response officials are pushing to change their river rescue protocols following the death of a teenager.
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