Bethesda

Montgomery County’s Kiki Rice has reached the top of the college basketball world. Rice helped lead UCLA to a dominant 79-51 win over fellow No. 1 seed South Carolina in the national championship, finishing with 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists in the title-clinching victory.

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Burtonsville

Members of Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service’s A-Shift from the Burtonsville and Hillandale stations have been recognized with a Fire Chief’s Unit Citation for their lifesaving actions during a January 1, 2026 apartment fire in Prince George’s County.

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Montgomery Planning

The Montgomery County Planning Board approved a preliminary plan and associated forest conservation plan for a new church project at its March 26, 2026 meeting, advancing a proposal for Iglesia De Cristo Mi El Maryland in the Olney area.

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Damascus

The Montgomery County Planning Board approved a conditional use application for a new car wash in Damascus during its March 26, 2026 meeting, clearing the way for a redevelopment project at 26203 Ridge Road. The application, filed as Conditional Use No. CU202503, allows for the construction of a car wash on a site currently developed as a former bank property along MD 27.

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