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Landover man who preyed on Montgomery victims a in their weakest momentsa gets 60 years
Henry Levi Sanders could spend the next 60 years incarcerated - if he lives that long - pondering his crimes against the three men he carjacked in Montgomery County in November 2011.
6 hrs ago | Patch.com
Is Irony out of Style? Americans Down on Hipsters
A poll released by Public Policy Polling shows that a large percentage of Americans have an unfavorable opinion of "hipsters," a group of men and women "unusually aware of and interested in new and unconventional patterns," according to Merriam Webster.
10 hrs ago | Patch.com
Double Homicide in Laurel, Firefighters Rescue Dog, FLOTUS in College Park
The suspect, 59-year-old Ronnie Lee Rainey, was taken into custody after briefly barricading himself in his home.
13 hrs ago | Gazette.net
Charges for procedures vary between area hospitals
Two patients in Maryland go to the hospital for an identical procedure. If they both go to the same hospital, they will face the same charges.
17 hrs ago | Patch.com
Word Clouding Council President's Budget Reaction: County! Budget! Montgomery
When Montgomery County Council President Nancy Navarro summarized the fiscal 2014 county budget, naturally, the words "county," "budget" and "Montgomery" featured prominently in her statement.
Screening is May 21 at 7pm at Regal Majestic in Silver Spring, MD. Log onto www.gofobo.com/rsvp and input the following code to download your ticket: NEWS8U8YM And catch a special screening of "Back to the Future" starring Michael J. Fox.
Pedestrian Safety in Wheaton: The Conversation Continues
As the number of pedestrian deaths and injuries in Wheaton and Montgomery County continues to increase, local police and officials have announced measures to improve public safety.
Poll: Can Bethesda Nightlife Compete with Hanging in DC?
Only in Montgomery County do elected officials study how to get people to have fun.
Bike to Work Day Pit Stops Near You on Friday
Among the hundreds of Montgomery County commuters who will take to their bikes this Friday for Bike to Work Day will be Montgomery County Council members Roger Berliner, Valerie Ervin, George Leventhal and Hans Riemer.
Naked Shooting Suspect on PCP Climbs Fire Truck in Calverton
Authorities say a man high on PCP shot another man in Calverton before stripping off his clothes and climbing onto a fire truck.
Estranged spouses dead in Prince George's murder-suicide
A 47-year-old man shot in his estranged wife and then took his own life in Prince George's County, police said.
The Great Gatsby is showing in theaters, and it's inspiring people to delve deeper into the story's history, culture, music, food and drink.
Metro: Silver Spring Fire Cause Still Undetermined
Metro investigators said Wednesday that they do not yet know the root cause of the fire that led to the evacuation of the Silver Spring Metro station Tuesday evening , but that they have ruled out the track conditions and are focusing instead on the Red Line rail car involved.
Former Montgomery County school employee given probation in sex-offense case
A former Montgomery County school employee was sentenced to five years of supervised probation Wednesday for grabbing the buttocks of two teenage students and exposing his buttocks to a third.
Protecting Pedestrians: Who's At Fault in Accidents?
Since February 2012, there have been 11 pedestrians killed by cars in Montgomery County.
What's the Going Rate For a Lawn Service in Silver Spring?
This week: How much do lawn services cost? How much do you pay for your lawn service? And what does that cover - just mowing, or does it cover weeding, pruning, planting? Please share in the comments below - we promise we won't judge you! And if you've got a lawn service you love, tell us that too.
the Mole and the Violin Unveils Tale of Friendship
Children are fascinating. Stories written about them or for them are equally so.
77-Year-Old Is The Oldest Student Of UMUC's Graduating Class
It's one thing to graduate from college when you are in your twenties, but imagine trying to earn your college education when you are in your late 70s.
Track Fire Leads to Evacuation of Silver Spring Metro Station
A fire on the tracks that sent billowing smoke over downtown Silver Spring forced the evacuation of the Silver Spring Metro station at the peak of Tuesday evening's rush hour.
Red Line service halted in Silver Spring area
Commuters wait for buses Tuesday evening at the Takoma Metro station after a fire that closed the Silver Spring station.