Global Activated Carbon Canisters Market Set to Reach USD 2.4 Billion by 2036
Emission Regulations Tighten Globally, Driving Demand for Activated Carbon Canisters
Montgomery County Considers Property Tax Hike to Fund School Construction
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Lifestyle
Viral Food Truck Flavor Hive Opens First Brick-and-Mortar Shop in Rockville
The popular halal meat-filled chip bag concept expands to a permanent Maryland location.

Rockville Leaders Reject Proposal to Move Wootton High School
MCPS superintendent recommended relocating Wootton to Crown High School, but Rockville mayor and council oppose the plan
Montgomery Co. Schools Announce Snow Day Make-Up Plan
MCPS will add two instructional days to make up for a week of closures after a major snowstorm.
Crime
Rockville Teen Killed in Crash, 2 Others Hurt: State Police
Speeding may have caused the single-vehicle accident in Wicomico County that left one dead and two injured.

Teen Charged in Wootton HS Shooting To Remain In Jail
Kahlil White-Villatoro is facing multiple charges for shooting a student and pointing a gun at another at the Thomas S. Wootton High School.
Alleged Maryland school shooter hid gun in backyard, prosecutor says
16-year-old charged as adult in shooting at Thomas S. Wootton High School
Sports
Richard Montgomery Basketball Star Reaches Career Milestone
Tavares 'Boogie' Vaughn-Cooper becomes the school's all-time leading scorer

Maxim Naumov Heads to Olympics, Honoring Parents Killed in Crash
Naumov will compete at the Milan Cortina Olympics, carrying the hopes of those affected by the 2025 airline tragedy.
Skater Maxim Naumov Honors Parents, Crash Victims at Olympics
Naumov qualifies for U.S. Olympic team after tragedy of 2025 plane crash that killed his parents and others in figure skating community.
Business
Raingun Sprinklers Market Forecast to Reach $3.2B by 2036
Market expected to grow at a 6.8% CAGR over the next decade driven by demand for high-volume irrigation

Montgomery County Black Collective Opens Exhibitor Applications for 3rd Annual Black Business Expo
The 2026 event is expected to attract over 1,000 registrants and feature 60 exhibitor booths for Black-owned businesses and organizations.
New Wonder Food Hall Opening in Rockville in March
The latest expansion for the Maryland-based food hall concept brings over 15 restaurants to Rockville Pike.
Finance
Option Care Health Outperforms Bioqual in Medical Services Comparison
Analysis shows Option Care Health has stronger financials, consensus rating, and growth potential than competitor Bioqual

Head to Head: Janus International Group vs. Argan Construction Firms
Comparing the two construction companies to determine the superior investment
John Marshall Bancorp Reports Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Earnings
The regional bank saw growth in net interest income and commercial lending in the Washington, D.C. metro area.