10/9/2026Developers of Old Georgetown Grille site in Bethesda expect to begin construction in early 2027
Developers plan a 17-story building with 270 residential units at the site of the Old Georgetown Grille in Bethesda. The project is expected to break ground in early 2027. Further details on the development are not mentioned in the available inf…
10/9/20261 Springbrook HS staffer had outsized number of extra paid duties, audit finds
An audit found that one Springbrook HS staffer had an unusually large number of extra paid duties. This staffer's involvement is linked to a former principal who was placed on leave after the audit's findings. The principal was removed from their position following…
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10/9/2026New White House press secretary!
Let's see... "frequent guest on conservative media, including Fox News and Newsmax" AND she has long blond hair. So she's fully qualified.
Okay she's also "an attorney who earned her undergraduate and law degrees at Pepperdine University, lives in California and has worked regularly for conservative causes."
Quoting from NY Times.
10/9/2026Montgomery County apartment fire displaces family, several pets
A Montgomery County apartment fire resulted in a family and several pets being displaced, with no further details provided.
10/9/2026Moore tries to drum up support for redistricting at MoCo appearances
Moore made appearances in MoCo, attempting to build support for redistricting, with Jawando appearing briefly at a MCDCC fall gala.
10/9/2026Poll: Majority of voters oppose data center construction anywhere in Maryland
A majority of Maryland voters oppose the construction of data centers in the state, as indicated by a recent poll.
Latest from VSN DMV: Selling books to boost public library
10/9/2026Two Montgomery County schools cancel homecoming dances due to low attendance
Two Montgomery County schools have cancelled their homecoming dances due to low attendance, as reported.
10/9/2026Montgomery County committee advances bill that would raise street takeover fines to $5K
A Montgomery County committee has advanced a bill to increase fines for street takeovers to $5,000.
10/9/2026From Bethesda Magazine: Wardensville, West Virginia, is a small-town destination roughly 100 miles from Bethesda
Wardensville, West Virginia, is a small-town destination about 100 miles from Bethesda. The town offers local food, vintage shops, and activities such as glassblowing and outdoor adventures. It also hosts a monthly garden market.
10/9/2026Rockville man indicted in alleged $100 million COVID-19 testing fraud scheme
A Rockville man has been indicted in a scheme involving COVID-19 testing. Federal prosecutors claim the man used proceeds from the scheme to purchase luxury items, including a Range Rover and a Mercedes-Benz. The scheme allegedly involved fraud totaling $100 million.
10/9/2026Breakfast links: Over 75% of Maryland residents oppose new data centers
A majority of Maryland residents oppose the construction of new data centers in the state, with over 75% opposed.
10/9/2026Montgomery Co. considers requiring fire hoods in certain apartment buildings
Montgomery County is considering a requirement for fire hoods in certain apartment buildings.
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10/9/2026Planning Board approves Battery Lane apartment redevelopment project in Bethesda
The Planning Board has approved a redevelopment project for the Battery Lane apartment complex in Bethesda.
10/9/2026Takeaways from the Maryland gubernatorial debate
A debate for the Maryland gubernatorial position took place, with takeaways to be considered from the discussion.
https://mocoroot.com/stories/2026-10-07-takeaways-from-the-maryland-gubernatorial-debate-2606fb.html