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Beatrix Maynard Wins Top Prize in 2023 Gaithersburg Book Festival High School Poetry Contest

By Montgomery News Report | May 31, 2023

Beatrix Maynard, a sophomore at Annapolis High School and an Edgewater, Md., resident, was awarded first prize in the 2023 Gaithersburg Book Festival poetry contest for high school students for her poem "See the ‘I’ in Windows."

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Rep. Raskin Demands Nigerian President Free Prisoner of Conscience Mubarak Bala

By Montgomery News Report | May 31, 2023

On May 25, 2023, Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) wrote to Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari urging him to pardon prisoner of conscience Mubarak Bala.

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In Week of Action, Advocates Call on Biden Administration to Protect African Immigrants by Designating Tps for African Countries

By Montgomery News Report | May 31, 2023

U.S. advocates working with and hailing from African countries carried out a week of action for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and other forms of protection for African immigrants.

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Rockville Police Continue to Seek to Identify Two in Connection With Attempted Robbery

By Montgomery News Report | May 30, 2023

RCPD continues to seek information relating to the identity of two suspects wanted in connection with an attempted robbery at the Exxon Gas Station in the 200 block of N. Washington St. on May 22, 2023 at 8:15 p.m.

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Local doctor on sinusitis: 'It can raise blood pressure and that is a risk factor for stroke'

By Montgomery News Report | May 30, 2023

Sinusitis sufferers could be at risk for heart disease if they don't seek treatment.

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Memorial Day Closures & Recycling Notices

By Montgomery News Report | May 30, 2023

In observance of Memorial Day, City offices and most facilities will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023, with the exception of the following.

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Congressman David Trone Votes “No” on Expanded Mandatory Minimums in HALT Fentanyl Act

By Montgomery News Report | May 30, 2023

As co-founder and co-chair of both the Bipartisan Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Task Force and the Bipartisan Second Chance Task Force, Congressman David Trone (D-MD) voted “no” on expanded mandatory minimums in HR 467, the HALT Fentanyl Act.

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Gaithersburg to Recognize Fallen Soldiers on Memorial Day

By Montgomery News Report | May 29, 2023

Loyalty and patriotism will be on full display as the City of Gaithersburg joins the nation in honoring all who have given their lives in military service at its Memorial Day Observance on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Christman Park.

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Rockville Police Seeks Public’s Assistance Identifying Two in Connection With Gas Station Robbery

By Montgomery News Report | May 29, 2023

Officers from the Rockville City Police Department responded to the Exxon Gas Station in the 200 block of N. Washington Street on May 22, 2023 for the report of an attempted armed robbery.

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Home sales in Montgomery County in week ending May 20

By Montgomery News | May 27, 2023

There were 216 reported residential sales in Montgomery County in the week ending May 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Montgomery News area weekly mass times

By Montgomery News | May 27, 2023

The following parishes in the Montgomery News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Reps. Raskin, Eshoo Lead 46 Members in Supporting Israeli Pro-democracy Protesters

By Montgomery News Report | May 27, 2023

On May 24, 2023, as the Israeli people continue to engage in large-scale, non-violent protest for the 20th consecutive week against the anti-democratic judicial overhaul legislation proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right government, Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (CA-16) led 46 Members of Congress in releasing an open letter, addressed to “The Protesters Defending Israeli Democracy,” which voices support and admiration for the groundswell of peaceful pro-democracy activism in Israel.

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Trone, Ellzey, Pettersen Introduce Legislation Requiring Naloxone to be Included in Airplane Emergency Medical Kits

By Montgomery News Report | May 26, 2023

On May 24, 2023, Representatives David Trone (D-MD), Jake Ellzey (R-TX), and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) introduced legislation directing the Federal Aviation Administration to require opioid overdose medication to be carried on all airplanes.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Montgomery County in week ending May 20?

By Montgomery News | May 25, 2023

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Montgomery County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Montgomery County in week ending May 20?

By Montgomery News | May 24, 2023

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Montgomery County was found at one gas station in the week ending May 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Trone, Mace, Bonamici Introduce House Resolution Designating May 22-26 as Educator Mental Health Awareness Week

By Montgomery News Report | May 24, 2023

On May 22, 2023, Representatives David Trone (D-MD), Nancy Mace (R-SC), and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) led a group of their colleagues in introducing a House resolution designating the week of May 22 to 26, 2023, as Educator Mental Health Awareness Week.

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Montgomery County had a median home sale price of $526,000 of 12,360 homes in 2022

By Montgomery News | May 23, 2023

These are the top 100 home sales for Montgomery County in 2022, calculated for the 12 months ending Dec. 31, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Rockville to Honor Barve, Reichard for Years of Service to the City

By Montgomery News Report | May 23, 2023

The Mayor and Council welcome community members to join them as they honor former Del. Kumar P. Barve and Kenneth Reichard, former assistant to Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin, on Monday, June 12 at City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave.

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Rockville to Honor Barve, Reichard for Years of Service to the City

By Montgomery News Report | May 23, 2023

The Mayor and Council welcome community members to join them as they honor former Del. Kumar P. Barve and Kenneth Reichard, former assistant to Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin, on Monday, June 12 at City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave.

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Beall Elementary Fourth Grader to Be Rockville’s ‘Mayor for a Day’

By Montgomery News Report | May 23, 2023

If she were mayor, Joyce Tian would uplift, honor and celebrate Rockville through the city’s special events and farmers market.