Bethesda

Maman Joon is officially open today, Dec. 18, at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda after a brief delay caused them to open one day later than anticipated. The fast-casual Persian restaurant has taken over the space previously occupied by Brio’s Chicken, and before that, Tara Thai, bringing its home-style kabobs and family recipes to one of the county’s busiest shopping destinations.

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Education

Dr. Robert Dodd has been named the next superintendent of Rio Rancho Public Schools in New Mexico, marking a notable transition for a longtime Montgomery County Public Schools educator of more than 30 years.

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Education

There are more than 400 high schools in Maryland (public and private). Below are the 25 largest in Maryland by enrollment as we head into the new year. The statistics come from the 2026 Niche list of the largest schools in Maryland obtained from the U.S. Department of Education, representing the most recent data available, as self-reported by the schools.

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Education

 

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Thomas W. Taylor presented his recommended Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Operating Budget, continuing what was described as a “multi-year corrective approach designed to restore academic excellence, strengthen direct school support, and ensure fiscal responsibility.”