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Butterflies from Around the Globe Land in Brookside Gardens
Montgomery Parks announced this week that The Butterfly Experience will return to Brookside Gardens from April 10 through September 21.
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Westfield Wheaton Mall Hosts Black History Month Event Honoring Buffalo Soldiers
Westfield Wheaton Mall will host a Black History Month celebration on Saturday to honor the history and global impact of the Buffalo Soldiers.
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Montgomery County’s BYOB Bill: Plastic Bag Ban Begins in 2026
The Montgomery County Council has passed the Bring Your Own Bag (BYOB) Bill that bans most single-use plastic bags within the county.
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Automatic Adult Charges for Teens Face New Scrutiny in Maryland
Maryland lawmakers are considering reducing the practice of automatically assigning teenage defendants to adult court when charged with serious crimes.
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Should Maryland Grant Parole to More Elderly and Ill Inmates? Lawmakers Disagree.
Maryland lawmakers are divided over whether to simplify the process for elderly and seriously ill inmates to seek early release. Advocates argue that it is a waste of resources to incarcerate individuals too old or sick to commit new crimes.
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Free Lunar New Year Event Brings Culture and Community to Wheaton Mall
The Chinese Culture and Community Service Center will host a free Lunar New Year celebration at Westfield Wheaton Mall on Saturday, featuring activities and performances for the Year of the Snake.
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Jerry’s Subs and Pizza in Downtown Silver Spring to Close on January 31
Jerry’s Subs and Pizza in downtown Silver Spring will permanently close on Friday due to a dispute over its lease renewal.
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Police Drones Are Flying Over Maryland. Will State Lawmakers Regulate Them?
Maryland lawmakers are weighing new rules for police drones amid mixed reactions to Montgomery County’s Drone as First Responder program. Supporters cite increased flexibility, while critics raise privacy concerns.
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Wheaton Ice Arena to Close in April for Major Refrigeration System Updates
Montgomery Parks announced last week that the Wheaton Ice Arena will close this spring to install a new refrigeration system.