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Baba returns a hero for Blake basketball After missing the entire season with an ankle injury, highly touted prep prospect Baba Oladotun returned in dramatic fashion for James Hubert Blake.

After missing the entire season with an ankle injury, ballyhooed prep phenom Baba Oladotun returned in dramatic fashion for James Hubert Blake. https://bit.ly/4sGd1Q5

Fans gather to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon Nearly 500 Pokémon fans gathered at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds on Feb. 28 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon.PokéFair, held in Gaithersburg, hosted a mini-convention that drew a crowd...

PokéFair, held in Gaithersburg, hosted a mini-convention that drew a crowd of collectors, artists and cosplayers eager to share their love of Pokémon. https://bit.ly/4b0pIiK

Get ready for a fun, nerdy adventure right here in Montgomery County! The MCM LootBox is your go-to show, unboxing the latest in local geek culture. Each episode is packed with nerdy news, fun facts, can't-miss community events, and so much more! https://bit.ly/407FNg8

Gov. Moore announces Utility RELIEF Act as Marylanders face rising energy bills Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and legislative leaders unveil the Utility RELIEF Act aimed at lowering energy bills, improving grid reliability and regulating utility costs.

A new plan aimed at reducing energy costs and strengthening the state’s power supply was unveiled by Maryland Governor Wes Moore. https://bit.ly/4b8gfG9

Friedson, Glass & Jawando discuss their top priorities in WAMU's County Executive candidate forum Three candidates for Montgomery County Executive participated in candiddates forum sponsored by WAMU.

Three of five Democratic candidates running for Montgomery County Executive stated their positions during a live broadcast of WAMU‘s Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi. https://bit.ly/46V4hNB

Cause of death for firefighter, for whom HERO Act is named, released National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health issues line of death duty report for county firefighter.

The cause of death for the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service veteran for whom the HERO Act is named has been released. https://bit.ly/4bHlX1R

Police adding traffic patrols for St. Patrick's Day celebrations Maryland State Police plan to ramp up patrols during the St. Patrick's Day Weekend and keep an eye out for impaired drivers.

ICYMI: Maryland State Police plan to ramp up patrols during the St. Patrick’s Day Weekend and keep an eye out for aggressive, distracted and impaired drivers. https://bit.ly/4blv0nE

'Butterfly Experience' returns to Brookside Gardens April 1 Brookside Gardens' butterfly experience opens April 1.

For the second year in a row, the Butterfly Experience returns to Brookside Gardens in Wheaton. https://bit.ly/470TsJU

Driver crashes into Germantown home, 2 injured Two people were injured when a car crashed into a Germantown home.

A vehicle crashed into an occupied living room in Germantown Thursday, resulting in two serious injuries. https://bit.ly/3PiWEKK

Are Driverless Cars and Electric Buses Coming to Maryland? 21 This Week takes a closer look at the Driverless Cars and Electric Buses. Host Mark Uncapher is joined by Cary Lamari and Stacey Sauter. Watch episode 827 here: https://youtu.be/bXzTpUn3e40 Host Mark Uncapher is joined by Cary Lamari and Stacey Saut...

How do you feel about driverless cars and electric buses possibly coming to Maryland? Join the discussion on 21 This Week: https://bit.ly/4rt6Dug

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5 things to know today, March 13, in Montgomery County It's Friday, March 13, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.

It’s Friday, March 13, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. https://bit.ly/4dhOaxo

Storm winds bring down trees and power lines across Montgomery County Strong winds swept through parts of Montgomery County, bringing down trees and power lines and forcing road closures in several communities.

Strong winds swept through parts of Montgomery County on Wednesday, bringing down trees and power lines and forcing road closures in several communities. https://bit.ly/4cKgzvU

Statewide 311 bill takes the floor on '311 day' A bill sponsored by State Sen. Cheryl Kagan (D-District 17) to create a statewide 311 system using AI will move forward to a Senate vote.

A bipartisan bill sponsored by State Sen. Cheryl Kagan to alleviate 911 centers by creating a statewide 311 system using artificial intelligence will move forward to a Senate vote. https://bit.ly/4s7hong

Montgomery County recruiting residents for Water Quality Advisory Group Montgomery County wants to fill 15 spots on its Water Quality Advisory Group, which advises county leaders on water protection policies.

Montgomery County is seeking residents to fill 15 vacancies on its Water Quality Advisory Group, a volunteer group that advises county leaders on water protection policies. https://bit.ly/4rppJS3

Silver Spring naval officer sentenced for cyberstalking Naval officer from Silver Spring was sentenced for cyberstalking his former wife and her new boyfriend, according to U.S. Attorney's Office.

A Navy lieutenant commander from Silver Spring was sentenced to 41 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of cyberstalking his ex-wife and her boyfriend. https://bit.ly/46U44dv

Police adding traffic patrols for St. Patrick's Day celebrations Maryland State Police plan to ramp up patrols during the St. Patrick's Day Weekend and keep an eye out for impaired drivers.

Maryland State Police plan to ramp up patrols during the St. Patrick’s Day Weekend and keep an eye out for aggressive, distracted and impaired drivers. https://bit.ly/4blv0nE

Germantown historian prepares to walk the Underground Railroad Germantown historian plans to walk 750 miles along the Underground Railroad from the Sandy Spring Slave Museum to Toronto, Canada.

For the second time in his 63 years, Germantown resident Anthony Cohen will “Walk to Freedom” along the same path that so many enslaved African Americans traveled during slavery. https://bit.ly/4sBZ2dV

2 charged with drug, weapon offenses following traffic stop Two men were charged with multiple drug and handgun-related offenses following a traffic stop by Montgomery County police officers.

Two men were charged with multiple drug and handgun-related offenses following a traffic Monday. https://bit.ly/4lvGB8G

State final is all Montgomery County in girls basketball Walt Whitman girls basketball continued its amazing season with a win over C.H. Flowers in the Maryland Class 4A semifinals.

Walt Whitman girls basketball continued their amazing season with a 50-38 win over C.H. Flowers in the Class 4A Maryland state semifinals. https://bit.ly/414V9lW

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Should Maryland residents be more involved with DC Water as it relates to the Potomac Sewage Spill? Join the discussion on 21 This Week: https://bit.ly/4sKAeki

5 things to know today, March 12, in Montgomery County It's Thursday, March 12, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.

It’s Thursday, March 12, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. https://bit.ly/4dhpMfo

Residents raise school safety, special ed questions at Rockville forum Residents joined an education budget forum in Rockville to discuss their concerns and priorities for public schools, including student violence and safety, special education, and oversight. County Councilmember Will Jawando and Montgomery County Public...

ICYMI: Residents joined an education budget forum in Rockville to discuss their concerns and priorities for public schools, including student violence and safety, special education, and oversight. https://bit.ly/4scZLTm

Montgomery County Council data center task force fails committee vote A Montgomery County Council committee voted 3-2 to reject a proposal to create a task force studying the economic and environmental impacts of data centers.

A proposal to create a task force to study the potential impacts of data centers in Montgomery County failed in council committee. https://bit.ly/4uo2tqt

ICYMI: Professional basketball player Patrick Robinson, better known as Pat the Roc, became known for his exceptional dribbling skills. After traveling the world with a basketball in hand, he transitioned into a mentor and coach. https://bit.ly/3N0E6ym

MCPD report shows drop in robberies, burglaries and car thefts Montgomery County police say robberies, burglaries and auto thefts declined in 2025, though homicides and gang-related crimes increased, according to the department’s annual report.

The Montgomery County Police Department released its crime statistics for 2025, which showed a decrease in several major crime categories, including a 13% decrease in robberies, burglaries and auto theft. https://bit.ly/4szHhMj

Are algorithms driving up rent in Montgomery County? Local leaders, housing advocates and consumer protection groups gathered Tuesday at the Montgomery County Council building in Rockville to support legislation aimed at banning rent-setting algorithms ...

Local leaders, housing advocates and consumer protection groups gathered in the Montgomery County Council building in Rockville to support legislation aimed at banning rent-setting algorithms that officials say are driving up costs for tenants. https://bit.ly/4lpzfU6

Baba returns a hero for Blake basketball After missing the entire season with an ankle injury, highly touted prep prospect Baba Oladotun returned in dramatic fashion for James Hubert Blake.

After missing the entire season with an ankle injury, ballyhooed prep phenom Baba Oladotun returned in dramatic fashion for James Hubert Blake. https://bit.ly/4sGd1Q5

Video: 7 juveniles wanted in connection to a stabbing at Wheaton mall Seven juveniles are being sought in connection with a stabbing in the restroom of the Westfield Wheaton Mall.Police are asking for help identifying seven juveniles involved in a stabbing inside a rest...

Police are asking for the public’s help identifying seven juveniles involved in a stabbing Feb. 4 at Westfield Wheaton. https://bit.ly/4uojfpo