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Taxes, raises, funds for schools: What to know about MoCo’s $8B budget proposal

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/07/taxes-raises-funds-for-schools-what-to-know-about-mocos-8b-budget-proposal/

Published: April 7, 2026 21:05

County Council holding series of public hearings this week  The post Taxes, raises, funds for schools: What to know about MoCo’s $8B budget proposal appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

Man in custody after Rockville shooting related to traffic altercation

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Published: April 7, 2026 19:47

No one was injured in Tuesday morning incident, police say The post Man in custody after Rockville shooting related to traffic altercation appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

Watkins Mill High student detained after allegedly bringing gun to school

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/07/watkins-mill-high-student-detained/

Published: April 7, 2026 19:39

No additional threat to Gaithersburg campus, police say The post Watkins Mill High student detained after allegedly bringing gun to school  appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

From Bethesda Magazine: How to reimagine a 1950s kitchen

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/07/reimagine-1950s-kitchen/

Published: April 7, 2026 19:00

A Kensington family expanded their cooking area without an addition to the house The post From Bethesda Magazine: How to reimagine a 1950s kitchen appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

Police identify man killed in Sunday collision in Derwood

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/07/derwood-fatal-collision-identify/

Published: April 7, 2026 17:59

Driver’s car struck tree off Crabbs Branch Way, department says The post Police identify man killed in Sunday collision in Derwood   appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

Motorcyclist dies after collision with vehicle in Chevy Chase

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/07/chevy-chase-fatal-collision-motorcyclist/

Published: April 7, 2026 15:32

Connecticut Avenue reopened, residual delays expected Tuesday morning The post Motorcyclist dies after collision with vehicle in Chevy Chase   appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

Andy’s Pizza, SOKO Butcher among RAMMY Award finalists

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/07/andys-pizza-soko-butcher-among-rammy-award-finalists/

Published: April 7, 2026 15:19

Staffer at Silver Spring’s Zinnia up for employee of the year; winners to be announced in June The post Andy’s Pizza, SOKO Butcher among RAMMY Award finalists appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

Citizenship clinic scheduled in Montgomery County, possibly more to come

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/07/citizenship-clinic-scheduled/

Published: April 7, 2026 15:10

Saturday’s event in Wheaton already at capacity, waitlist open The post Citizenship clinic scheduled in Montgomery County, possibly more to come appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

‘A significant step forward’: State bill passage limits offenses for which youths can be charged as adults

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/07/bill-limits-offenses-youth-charged-as-adults/

Published: April 7, 2026 13:35

Legislation also raises age from 14 to 16 for most crimes The post ‘A significant step forward’: State bill passage limits offenses for which youths can be charged as adults appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

Will the Dickerson data center project impact MoCo’s environment?

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/07/dickerson-data-center-project-environmental-impact/

Published: April 7, 2026 11:44

Activists urge project developer to embrace 100% renewable energy; experts call for 'transparency' around water use The post Will the Dickerson data center project impact MoCo’s environment? appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

Pike & Rose developer has new plan for former Bark Social site

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/07/pike-rose-developer-has-new-plan-for-former-bark-social-site/

Published: April 7, 2026 10:00

Plus: Child, two adults escape house fire in Gaithersburg; local eateries to be featured on WETA's 'Signature Dish' next week The post Pike & Rose developer has new plan for former Bark Social site appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

County Council expects to vote on invasive bamboo ban Tuesday

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/06/county-council-expects-to-vote-on-invasive-bamboo-ban-tuesday/

Published: April 6, 2026 22:25

Plus: Briefing, public hearing for Elrich’s proposed $8 billion operating budget  The post County Council expects to vote on invasive bamboo ban Tuesday  appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

Police identify woman who died after Chevy Chase house fire

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/06/chevy-chase-house-fire/

Published: April 6, 2026 19:27

She may have gone back into the structure to rescue a cat, official says The post Police identify woman who died after Chevy Chase house fire  appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

Why the data center industry came to Dickerson

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/06/why-the-data-center-industry-came-to-dickerson/

Published: April 6, 2026 15:59

Proposed redevelopment of 700-acre industrial site part of wider effort to establish state, region as digital infrastructure hub  The post Why the data center industry came to Dickerson  appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

Man injured in Sunday shooting in Silver Spring

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Published: April 6, 2026 15:56

No suspect in custody as of Sunday night, police say The post Man injured in Sunday shooting in Silver Spring  appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

With start of primary voting looming, cavalcade of candidate forums speeds up

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/06/candidate-forums-primary-voting/

Published: April 6, 2026 15:44

Here’s a look at the MoCo political schedule for the coming weeks The post With start of primary voting looming, cavalcade of candidate forums speeds up appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

From Bethesda Magazine: Expanding an angular 1970s home

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/06/expanding-angular-1970s-home-space/

Published: April 6, 2026 15:35

This Silver Spring house received two more bedrooms and a large swimming pool The post From Bethesda Magazine: Expanding an angular 1970s home appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

Man dies of injuries sustained in Sunday collision in Derwood

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Published: April 6, 2026 15:28

Cause of single-vehicle crash under investigation, police say The post Man dies of injuries sustained in Sunday collision in Derwood   appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

Bethesda’s Kiki Rice helps UCLA score first NCAA basketball title

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/06/bethesdas-kiki-rice-helps-ucla-score-first-ncaa-basketball-title/

Published: April 6, 2026 10:00

Plus: Woman struck, injured by train in Silver Spring; MoCo Recreation hosted Prom Couture Closet The post Bethesda’s Kiki Rice helps UCLA score first NCAA basketball title appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

From Bethesda Magazine: Local authors explore artificial intelligence and childhood bullying

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/03/local-authors-books/

Published: April 3, 2026 19:00

These writers bring their personal experiences and expertise to their works The post From Bethesda Magazine: Local authors explore artificial intelligence and childhood bullying appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

State bill limiting offenses that charge youth as adults gains momentum

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/03/bill-limiting-offenses-youth-charge-adults/

Published: April 3, 2026 18:00

House of Delegates expected to debate legislation after panel accepts Senate version The post State bill limiting offenses that charge youth as adults gains momentum appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

Six Ways to Sunday restaurant to open this spring in downtown Bethesda

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/03/six-ways-to-sunday-restaurant-spring-opening-bethesda/

Published: April 3, 2026 15:38

Woodmont Triangle eatery to offer Cantonese Thai cuisine, highball cocktails The post Six Ways to Sunday restaurant to open this spring in downtown Bethesda appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

Woman dies, man injured after Chevy Chase house fire

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Published: April 3, 2026 15:27

Victim may have succumbed to smoke after reentering home to save cat, fire official says The post Woman dies, man injured after Chevy Chase house fire appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

Elrich unhappy with changes to county pension system, but won’t veto them

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/03/elrich-unhappy-with-changes-county-pension-system-wont-veto/

Published: April 3, 2026 15:10

Bill passed unanimously by council transfers key responsibilities to volunteer Board of Investment Trustees The post Elrich unhappy with changes to county pension system, but won’t veto them appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

Former Turnstile guitarist charged with attempted murder of bandmate’s father

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/03/former-turnstile-guitarist/

Published: April 3, 2026 14:10

Brady O’Brien Ebert of Silver Spring allegedly struck man with his car, police say The post Former Turnstile guitarist charged with attempted murder of bandmate’s father  appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

Repair delays before Potomac Interceptor collapse blamed on lengthy federal review

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/03/repair-delays-before-potomac-interceptor-collapse-blamed-on-lengthy-federal-review/

Published: April 3, 2026 10:00

Plus: State review of Potomac senior living facility finds multiple infractions; Missing New York woman with dementia drives safely to MoCo The post Repair delays before Potomac Interceptor collapse blamed on lengthy federal review  appeared first on…

Community rallies around Blake High boys basketball team, aims to fund championship rings

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/02/blake-boys-basketball-championship-rings/

Published: April 2, 2026 20:56

Bengals won the school's first state title in any sport on March 14 The post Community rallies around Blake High boys basketball team, aims to fund championship rings appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

Aventino Cucina earns RAMMY nomination, eyes Dulles expansion

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/02/aventino-cucina-earns-rammy-nomination-eyes-dulles-expansion/

Published: April 2, 2026 18:30

Bethesda’s Rome-inspired restaurant is up for top regional dining award as chef Mike Friedman prepares to open a new outpost The post Aventino Cucina earns RAMMY nomination, eyes Dulles expansion appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

‘Good cause’ evictions legislation gets surprise revival as session winds down

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/02/good-cause-evictions-legislation-revival/

Published: April 2, 2026 17:00

MoCo Del. Jheanelle K. Wilkins (D), bill sponsor, 'thrilled' at movement The post ‘Good cause’ evictions legislation gets surprise revival as session winds down appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

Muslim activists raise concerns about potential anti-Palestinian bias in MCPS schools

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/02/mcps-antipalestinian-bias-concerns/

Published: April 2, 2026 15:56

Two incidents raise concerns about district's handling of incidents, group says The post Muslim activists raise concerns about potential anti-Palestinian bias in MCPS schools   appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

‘Friendly backyard companion’: MoCo nonprofit ‘rehomes’ retired chickens from egg producers

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/02/henpals-network-rehomes-chickens/

Published: April 2, 2026 15:30

HenPals Network provides farmers with alternative to depopulating flocks The post ‘Friendly backyard companion’: MoCo nonprofit ‘rehomes’ retired chickens from egg producers appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

‘Each vendor is a new story’: Rockville retail incubator showcases products from local entrepreneurs

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/02/each-vendor-is-a-new-story-rockville-retail-incubator-showcases-products-from-local-entrepreneurs/

Published: April 2, 2026 14:29

Maryland Women’s Business Center’s ‘Shop Local’ program provides hands-on training, storefront for startups The post ‘Each vendor is a new story’: Rockville retail incubator showcases products from local entrepreneurs  appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

Montgomery County’s lone charter school submits documents in hopes of remaining open

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/02/moco-charter-school-submits-documents-open/

Published: April 2, 2026 10:00

Plus: Police ask public for help locating family of man, 36, struck by Ride On bus; Rockville man tied to $50M crypto hacking scheme The post Montgomery County’s lone charter school submits documents in hopes of remaining open appeared first on Bethesda…

Two MoCo teens face attempted murder charges related to shooting at Germantown Giant Food

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/01/teens-attempted-murder-charges-shooting-germantown-giant-food/

Published: April 1, 2026 21:29

Pair allegedly chased man through store before shooting him, police say The post Two MoCo teens face attempted murder charges related to shooting at Germantown Giant Food appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

12 upcoming Montgomery County festivals to enjoy

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Published: April 1, 2026 20:14

Film, art, music, culture celebrated April to October The post 12 upcoming Montgomery County festivals to enjoy appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

‘Pretty discouraged’: State officials worry about impact of Supreme Court’s conversion therapy ruling

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/01/officials-worry-supreme-court-conversion-therapy-ruling/

Published: April 1, 2026 19:22

MoCo Del. Bonnie Cullison (D) sponsored 2018 legislation that led to Maryland ban The post ‘Pretty discouraged’: State officials worry about impact of Supreme Court’s conversion therapy ruling appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

From Bethesda Magazine: A Potomac mom is a fencing world champion

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/01/fencing-world-champion/

Published: April 1, 2026 19:00

Kristin Foellmer was an award-winning fencer in her youth as well The post From Bethesda Magazine: A Potomac mom is a fencing world champion appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

County police release body camera footage from officer-involved shooting in Montgomery Village

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/01/county-police-release-footage-officer-involved-shooting-montgomery-village/

Published: April 1, 2026 15:45

Andre Duvall, 27, charged with attempted murder in connection with incident; one involved officer on administrative leave  The post County police release body camera footage from officer-involved shooting in Montgomery Village  appeared first on Bethesda…

Chef at Silver Spring’s Beteseb will not advance to James Beard Awards finalist

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/01/beteseb-silver-spring-james-beard-award-not-finalist/

Published: April 1, 2026 15:39

Darmyelesh Alemu tells Bethesda Today she remains proud of the recognition, motivated to push forward The post Chef at Silver Spring’s Beteseb will not advance to James Beard Awards finalist appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

‘Who’s calling’: It’s FrogWatch season in MoCo parks

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/01/frogwatch-season-parks/

Published: April 1, 2026 14:54

40 volunteers sign up for local monitoring program The post ‘Who’s calling’: It’s FrogWatch season in MoCo parks appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

New, large speed cameras appear in Montgomery County

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/04/01/montgomery-county-speed-cameras/

Published: April 1, 2026 14:04

Plus: Samsung Biologics opens Rockville facility; Montgomery, Prince George's counties fight over shared planning commission The post New, large speed cameras appear in Montgomery County appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

Italian bakery Rosetta x Best Buddies opens in Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/03/31/bakery-rosetta-best-buddies-open-bethesda/

Published: March 31, 2026 21:48

Focaccia, sandwiches, pizza, tarts and pastries among the baked goods available The post Italian bakery Rosetta x Best Buddies opens in Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

Jawando garners support of Washington-area AFL-CIO council

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/03/31/jawando-garners-support-washington-area-afl-cio-council/

Published: March 31, 2026 20:36

MoCo Volunteer Fire Rescue Association endorses County Council candidates; many likely Democratic primary voters say housing a 'major issue' The post Jawando garners support of Washington-area AFL-CIO council  appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

Man injured in Gaithersburg shooting

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/03/31/man-injured-in-gaithersburg-shooting/

Published: March 31, 2026 17:45

Victim found in parking lot adjacent to Saybrooke Pool; no suspect in custody, police say The post Man injured in Gaithersburg shooting appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

Two males seriously injured in Clarksburg shooting

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/03/31/clarksburg-shooting/

Published: March 31, 2026 16:23

Victims transported Tuesday morning to hospital, no suspect in custody  The post  Two males seriously injured in Clarksburg shooting appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

‘Insurance policy’: MCPS may offer virtual learning on snow days

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/03/31/virtual-learning/

Published: March 31, 2026 15:24

School board approves plan for extended closures The post ‘Insurance policy’: MCPS may offer virtual learning on snow days  appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

MoCo Economic Development Corp. names new chief operating officer

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2026/03/31/moco-economic-development-corp-names-new-chief-operating-officer/

Published: March 31, 2026 10:00

Plus: Juvenile struck, injured by car in Wheaton; Poolesville High sophomore is national STEM champion The post MoCo Economic Development Corp. names new chief operating officer appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.