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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

A crumpled, bloodstained note was left behind by Hannah Yasharoff. It reads: I’m a scaredy-cat. I’m not afraid to admit it.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The Washington Monument show will raise money to support humanitarian efforts in Palestine, Sudan and Lebanon in partnership with Human Concern International, according to a press release.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The concert will close out part two of the “Never Enough” Tour; part one started in Baltimore on May 10, 2025, with an instantly memorable free show at Wyman Park Dell that raised tens of thousands of dollars for Health Care for the Homeless.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Turnstile is ready to do it again. The Grammy Award-winning band from Baltimore will perform a free concert at the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 24, Turnstile announced Thursday.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The Democratic candidate for Montgomery County executive discussed his September heart attack and how he plans to move forward.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Council member Will Jawando returns to work after recovering from a heart attack.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Jawando, 43, was hospitalized Sept. 5 after having a heart attack during a pickup basketball game and undergoing surgery to insert a stent.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Will Jawando, the Democratic nominee for Montgomery county executive, will resume campaigning in the near future, his campaign said in a statement Monday night.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

“Where would you put a landfill that wouldn’t be in a low-income area?” said Council member Sidney Katz. “You’re not going to put one in Bethesda.” Council member Kristin Mink said the council needs to consider the price to avoid a “sunk cost” for a temporary solution.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Environmentalists have long argued that the Dickerson incinerator, which converts waste to ash and has racked up toxic emissions violations, is harmful to the environment and residents’ health. Featuring local government and politics reporter Ginny Bixby. #maryland #montgomerycountymd

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Taylor said he expects to see the district’s focus pay off in stronger standardized test scores — and not some time in the distant future. “The kids are getting it,” he said after observing another math classroom. “We are going to destroy the state assessments this year.”

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

In a district of more than 200 schools, nearly 153,000 students and about 25,000 employees, clear — and high — expectations are necessary, he said, if Montgomery County students are going to jump from merely solid results on state assessments to No. 1 in Maryland.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

‘The biggest shift is not everybody gets to do whatever the hell they want to do,’ said Superintendent Thomas Taylor.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

For about $65,000 in tuition, parents could soon enroll their children at a Bethesda private school that promises students can “crush their academics in 2 hours” a day with the help of AI software. Featuring @rondez.bsky.social

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A 15-year-old student has been charged with assault and possession of a dangerous weapon related to an incident Thursday at Colonel Zadok Magruder High School in Rockville, Montgomery County Police said.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Embracing ‘adventure therapy’ to boost mental health Story by @rondez.bsky.social

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

That April afternoon marked the start of the mother’s monthslong journey to understand how it happened. She spoke on condition of anonymity to protect her child’s privacy.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

“This kid’s probably gonna have to be sedated,” a Washington County sheriff’s deputy told the dispatcher after he was called to campus to respond to the student’s behavior.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The boy’s mother raced down Interstate 70, desperate to get to Hagerstown Potomac Heights Elementary School before the ambulance. She could barely understand what was happening on a call with school officials, but she could hear her 10-year-old son screaming in the background.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

How a fifth grader with autism ended up sedated, handcuffed and in the ER.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Union leader Gino Renne, left, and Del. Gabriel Acevero got into an altercation on Thursday, June 18. A state prosecutor on Monday dismissed assault charges that Del. Gabriel Acevero and Montgomery County union leader Gino Renne had brought against each other after a fight.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Roberts isn’t the only Montgomery County resident on the nation’s highest court. Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh also live in Chevy Chase. Their homes have attracted demonstrators following controversial court rulings.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

According to the listing obtained by The Banner, the colonial home was built in 1923 and includes seven bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. It sits on a quarter acre on a leafy street about a mile from the Washington line.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts has reportedly sold his 5,200-square-foot Chevy Chase home for $3.4 million. Roberts’ home has been the site of protests following unpopular court rulings.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

More charges have been leveled against a high school employee accused of secretly recording theater students at Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

A Montgomery County Council member said firefighters violated the county’s Trust Act, which prohibits county personnel from voluntarily cooperating with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The tiny book exchange, a Little Library, planted in front of a Bethesda family’s house more than 10 years ago does not comply with county rules.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Construction in the DMV region this summer will shut down Metro’s Bethesda, Medical Center and Grosvenor-Strathmore stops until Sept. 6. Here’s what to expect. Featuring @ginnybixbywrites.bsky.social and @rondez.bsky.social

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Maryland is losing more than 350 jobs as software giant Microsoft makes deep slashes to gaming divisions. Bethesda Game Studios workers are rallying at ZeniMax offices across North America in Rockville, Austin, Dallas, and Montreal. They're calling it the "Save Our Devs" rally.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

This Week in Montgomery County Council: Data Centers & Waste Management

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Meet the North Potomac 4-year old pianist set to play at Carnegie Hall #maryland

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

One of the world’s most popular board games was created in Silver Spring #maryland

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

5 things to know about Montgomery County’s new budget! Featuring The Banner Montgomery politics reporter @ginnybixbywrites.bsky.social

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

How Broadway legend Stephen Schwartz wound up mentoring student performers at Strathmore in North Bethesda

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Behind the scenes with Linh Mai, the National Zoo’s beloved baby elephant. Meet the Montgomery County veterinarian who helps take care of the famous 3-month old pachyderm

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Linh Mai greets fans at the National Zoo in Washington D.C.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Will Jawando, a 43-year-old County Council member and civil rights attorney, has positioned himself as the most progressive candidate in the race for county executive, with policy plans that include raising taxes on the wealthy.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Joan Vassos, the first “Golden Bachelorette” star and a Rockville native, speaks on Taylor Frankie Paul #TheBachelorette

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Here’s five things to do in Montgomery County, including a BTS concert broadcast and a free Pilates class! #Maryland

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

On Thursday, April 9, we will host pop-ups around the state! Click the link in our bio to register for free. Location: MONTGOMERY COUNTY (10am - 2pm) Silver Diner 9811 Washingtonian Blvd suite l-10, Gaithersburg #maryland

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

4 things to do in Montgomery County this week!

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

What’s going on with County Executive Marc Elrich’s $8 billion budget?

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Within four minutes of the shooting at Rockville’s Wootton High School, the principal placed the campus on lockdown and a staffer called 911, according to a report on the incident released to families.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Have your Pepco bills skyrocketed in recent months? The Banner Montgomery wants to hear from you! Please email reporter Jack Hogan: jack.hogan@thebanner.com

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Live from Montgomery County, it’s happening this weekend. Here's your weekly guide of 7 things to do, including Bethesda’s Round House Theatre Teen Takeover.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

The Maryland Office of the Attorney General released several body camera videos on Tuesday that show Montgomery County police officers struggling to restrain a Silver Spring man who died a week later in a hospital.

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Gas prices have risen sharply since U.S. and Israeli missile strikes ignited the war in Iran. The Iranian regime responded by blocking ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the passageway for about a quarter of global oil transported by sea. buff.ly/5sia0EB

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The Banner Montgomery @bannermoco.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

The average price of gas in the state rose 33% in recent weeks. Montgomery and Howard counties are the first Maryland jurisdictions to pass the $4-per-gallon mark, as prices at the pump continue to surge across the country and around the world.

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