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20-09-2017 Hits:241 Local 
Glynis Kazanjian
Laura Elizabeth Wallen FILE PHOTO Prosecutors in the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office are determining whether a 33-year-old Damascus man charged with killing his girlfriend Labor Day weekend can also be charged with killing the woman’s unborn child. Olney resident Laura Elizabeth Wallen, 31, was four months pregnant when she was killed, family members said. The Damascus man accused of her murder, Tyler Tessier, 33, is believed to be the father. Montgomery County Police charged Tessier Sept. 13 with the first-degree murder of Wallen. If Tessier is found guilty, he could be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. However, the Montgomery County state prosecutor's office has not ruled out requesting a sentence that would allow for consideration of parole. "We have not made that decision yet," Korionoff said.
Read moreCountry inn zoning hearing
19-09-2017 Hits:168 Local Suzanne Pollak
Nearby residents of Old Angler’s Inn on MacArthur Boulevard in Potomac packed the County Council hearing room Sept. 12 to speak out on a proposal to construct a banquet hall and four guest rooms in their neighborhood. Maryland Catering Company, which owns Old Angler’s Inn, has requested conditional use approval at a seven-acre lot that is up the hill from the Inn.
Read moreTakoma Park City Council debates bikes o…
15-09-2017 Hits:310 Local Nickolai Sukharev
TAKOMA PARK – The Takoma Park City Council discussed amending the city’s laws to allow bicyclists to ride on sidewalks Wednesday. “I’m not a bicyclist myself, but there’s a few things I understand, bicycling in a city or urban area, is understood to be inherently dangerous,” said Council member Fred Schultz (Ward 6). “But when you’re walking, walking is not supposed to be a dangerous endeavor,” he added. The city’s current laws do not allow the riding bicycles on sidewalks within the city limits but the law remains unenforced. Earlier this year, the council decided to explore a proposal to change the city’s laws to grant bicyclists the same privileges afforded to pedestrians when using sidewalks.
Read moreMCPS officials offer recommendations on school safety
Local school officials say there is much to be done to insure greater school safety in the county. Officials with Montgomery County Public Schools recently published an interim report on school…
Two new candidates file for County Council
Two more candidates filed for County Council seats, bringing the total number of candidates filed to run for County office to 24. Here are the two most recent candidates who filed.
Judge strikes sex abuse conviction of former MCPS teacher
A former Montgomery County Public Schools teacher who was convicted in 2014 of sexual abuse of a minor will no longer have to answer "Yes" when asked if he has…
“I’m no threat to anyone…”
Local woman afraid with loss of DACA she'll be deported DACA recipient Karina Velasco expresses her concern over the possible end of the program. PHOTO BY MARK POETKER Lately, Karina Velasco…
Concussion fears reduce numbers of students turning out to play football
Fewer students are coming out for football in many County public schools due to a changing population that often prefers soccer, the need for many students to have jobs after…
Local Organizations Respond to DACA Announcement
The night Donald Trump was elected president of the United States, George Escobar knew DACA was doomed. Candidate Trump had pledged to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program…
Hogan dedicates Intercounty Connector to Bob Ehrlich
Maryland Gov. Robert “Bob” Ehrlich met with then-President George W. Bush for lunch at Camp David in 2003, Bush asked Ehrlich a simple question. “What can I do for you?” Ehrlich…
Gaithersburg mulls moving council chambers
GAITHERSBURG — In May of last year, the Gaithersburg City Government finalized the purchase of a property at 16 South Summit Avenue, directly across the street from City Hall.
County task force helps with Irma relief
While most of Maryland Task Force 1 returned on Sept. 6 after providing relief in Texas following Hurricane Harvey, the task force’s hazmat team redeployed for Hurricane Irma relief. Maryland…
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State News
Hogan moves Taney statue from outside st…
25-08-2017 Hits:416 State Neal Earley
Last week, Gov. Larry Hogan decided to remove the statue that stands outside the Maryland State House in Annapolis of Roger B. Taney, the U.S. Supreme Court chief justice infamous for the majority opinion he wrote in the Dred Scott decision. “While we cannot hide from our history – nor should we – the time has come to make clear the difference between properly acknowledging our past and glorifying the darkest chapters of our history,” Hogan said in a statement. “With that in mind, I believe removing the Justice Roger B. Taney statue from the State House grounds is the right thing to do, and we will ask the State House Trust to take that action immediately."
Read moreComputer scientist runs for House of Del…
17-08-2017 Hits:1433 State Carolyn Komatsoulis
Brian Crider. COURTESY PHOTO Brian Crider, a computer scientist, says he was compelled to run for the House of Delegates in District 19 because of his concern for Maryland and his background in activism. “I’ve been an activist for many years, and we’re just not making the progress we need,” said Crider. “I feel like we can do more, so my goal is to make Maryland better.” Crider, a Democrat, says that part of what he hopes to do if elected is make people aware of resources that can help them. However, he also has a lot of ideas for things he wants to change.
Read moreTrone speaks at local BBQ on his new bid…
10-08-2017 Hits:826 State Carolyn Komatsoulis
David Trone speaks at a Smokey Glen Barbecue. PHOTO BY CAROLYN KOMATSOULIS At a barbecue at Smokey Glen to promote his run for the 6th congressional district, David Trone called to mind his simple farm beginnings and progressive ideas in the hopes of his message resonating with Maryland voters. “You know I’m in a farm, we learned a couple of things, most important thing is hard work,” said Trone. “What we do on that farm, whether it was shoveling chicken manure, literally 13 tons of manure every day, that would be good practice in Washington.” “We also did a lot of time feeding hogs. That could be good practice in Washington too,” said Trone.
Read moreACLU Sues Hogan
Blocking people on Facebook comes back to haunt governor and county takes notice ROCKVILLE – Members of the Montgomery County Council say they’re taking notice after the American Civil Liberties Union…
Democrats look for opportunity in healthcare
One week ago Republican Senator John McCain stood on the floor of the U.S. Senate floor and with a thumbs-down gesture and a firm and loud “no,” killed the last…
Palakovich Carr announces bid for House of Delegates
Rockville City Council member Julie Palakovich Carr filed her paperwork this week to run for District-17 in the Maryland House of Delegates. Palakovich Carr, a two-term member on the Rockville City…
Two wastewater overflows occur on WSSC property
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission officials said tens of thousands of gallons of wastewater spilled each in two separate instances near an Upper Marlboro wastewater treatment plant Saturday. WSSC crews placed warning…
Montgomery County resident Richard Madaleno Announces run for Governor
Kensington resident, state senator and vocal critic of the incumbent governor Richard Madaleno announced his candidacy for governor of Maryland on Monday. Madaleno, if elected, would be the first openly gay…
Bernie supports a Jealous vote
Though Gov. Larry Hogan says he did not vote for President Trump, Ben Jealous, a progressive candidate and former NAACP president, is trying to turn his campaign for governor in…
Raskin hopes to train next gen politicos
Since his first campaign for elected office in 2006, Congressman Jamie Raskin has trained young adults to become political organizers. "Politics at its best is all about education," said Raskin, who…
Medical Marijuana on hold
The first availability of Maryland-licensed medical marijuana appears likely to be in November, a couple months later than the state government’s earlier forecast of “late summer.” On July 6, Gov. Larry…
Maryland lawmakers disagree with Trump on climate accords
SEABROOK — Climate change may not be at the top of the president’s agenda, but local representatives are keeping up the fight against it in the wake of the withdrawal…
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Columns
It's all about Russia -stupid
14-09-2017 Hits:1763 Editor's Notebook 
Brian J. Karem
Sarah Huckabee Sanders walked out to the podium twice this week and once again spread a false narrative about former FBI Director James Comey. She accused him of illegally leaking information to the public when she and everyone in the present administration have absolutely no proof of it – and in fact have absolute proof that when Comey leaked memos he wasn’t leaking classified information and therefore he didn’t do anything illegal.It doesn’t matter. The President’s base will buy it. They’ll believe it. They’ll endorse it. They will repeat it. They will cheer it and they will yell “Fake News” at anyone who says otherwise.
Read moreWile E. Coyote and the Metro rider
07-09-2017 Hits:271 Editor's Notebook Brian J. Karem
There is little doubt the Metrorail system is in desperate need of repair.Despite a “Safetrack” plan by Metro to bring Metro “Back 2 Good” and despite all the inhouse ads on Metro touting its increased efforts to fix escalators, tracks, bring new metro rail cars online and clean up the metro stations, the federal government recently outlined more than 100 deficiencies the system still faces.We at The Sentinel decided it was best since our readers are some of the most frequent Metro riders as they go to and from work, to take a close look at the Metro system.
Read moreWhat a Crowd! What a Turnout!
30-08-2017 Hits:2882 Editor's Notebook Brian J. Karem
Rex Tillerson dropped the bomb.When asked on Fox News about racism in America and this country’s attitude toward neo-Nazi marchers in Charlottesville, VA Tillerson said “I don’t think anyone doubts the American people’s values . . . equal treatment of people the world over.”When asked if our president Trump shares this values, he replied, “The president speaks for himself.”If you’ve ever watched Blazing Saddles that equates to the “Son, you’re on your own,” comment from the preacher to the new sheriff.Secretary of Defense James Mattis doubled down on that sentiment when a day or two later he told a small group of soldiers, “Our country, right now, it’s got problems that we don’t have in the military. You just hold the line until our country gets back to understanding and respecting each other and showing it.”Mattis also said our country has two distinct powers for the world: inspiration and intimidation. “The power of inspiration—we’ll get the power of inspiration back. We’ve got the power of intimidation, and that’s you, if someone wants to screw with our families, our country and our allies.”Mattis’ s first statement spoke to Charlottesville and the growing tension and divisiveness inside our country – but the...
Read moreI confess! The President is Right!
“For the most part, all they do is complain. ... These are really, really dishonest people and they're bad people and I really think they don't like our country. I…
There is no clear path to peace with Trump as President
I walked through the deserted streets of Charlottesville Saturday afternoon thinking of Baltimore and Ferguson in the aftermath of riots there as well as the empty streets of Kuwait City…
Trump tries to reboot and steps on his Click!
As the helicopter soared off the South Lawn last week members of the media and even White House staff members issued a sigh of relief – 17 days with President…
Sarah Huckabee Sanders is always right!
In Tuesday’s press briefing Sarah Huckabee Sanders finally told me the truth.When a reporter asked Sanders how the administration would deal with members of the GOP who believe the president…
When someone sees the light
When I was a small boy in Catholic Sunday school we were taught to welcome those who “See the light.”We even had a little song we’d sing with a refrain…
The president is right - and here's to you Lester Holt
The caller on the other end of the phone was adamant. “Have reporters lost their mojo?” She asked.Before I could respond she explained all the reasons why reporters are taken…
The president finally makes sense
I finally get it.All these months I could not understand why our president tried so hard to disrupt and destroy the investigation into Russian hacking of our elections. There are…
The real problems in the press
“Why didn’t someone in the press stand up for themselves before?”That question has been in thousands of emails, tweets and snail mail correspondence we’ve received at the newspaper this week…
About enduring press freedom
I walked slowly to my bunk and looked up at the television set. Twenty pairs of eyes were on the NBC Nightly News watching a story about me.One man turned…
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Sports
Gonzaga dominates Georgetown Prep, wins …
18-09-2017 Hits:287 Sports Matt Cohen
Gonzaga's Dean Engram (6) celebrates with teammate Aidan Rafferty (66) after their second touchdown in the second quarter. Gonzaga went on to defeat Georgetown Prep 40-0. PHOTO BY MARK POETKER WASHINGTON — In a battle of two D.C. area powers, the Gonzaga Eagles rolled over the Georgetown Prep Hoyas to the tune of a 40-0 victory, and won the Jesuit Gridiron Classic Saturday. The Gonzaga offense was rolling throughout the game, and it didn’t take long for it to get going. On the opening drive of the game, Gonzaga junior John Marshall made it to the end zone with a 22-yard touchdown run.
Read moreRM Rockets slip past Wootton Patriots, 4…
16-09-2017 Hits:796 Sports Eva Paspalis
Richard Montgomery running back T'Kai Ayoola (30) gets through the Wootton and scores in the 4th quarter, PHOTO BY JACQUI SOUTH ROCKVILLE – There are rivalry games and then there are barn burners. When the Richard Montgomery Rockets clashed with their rivals the Wootton Patriots on Friday at Roy Lester Stadium, the two squads delivered the latter in a penalty-riddled scoring fest that saw the Rockets ride home on a 40-34 victory. The game came down to the wire as the Patriots geared up for a game-deciding fourth-and-two on the Richard Montgomery 12-yard line with less than a minute left on the clock. Wootton senior quarterback Grant Saylor passed to his right and Rockets senior defensive back Daryn Alexander was there. Alexander broke up the pass and ended the Patriots’ final chance at earning a win. “I just saw the ball in the air and I just attacked it,” he said. “I just trusted my instincts. Defense wins games.”
Read moreBullis Bulldogs pull away from Avalon in…
16-09-2017 Hits:807 Sports Matt Cohen
POTOMAC — In a very long affair, the Bullis Bulldogs did away with the Avalon Black Knights, pulling away in the second half to win the game 30-14. The first quarter was sloppy for both teams, but Bullis was able to turn an Avalon mistake into points. On Avalon’s first play on their second drive of the game, quarterback Aaron Gibson, who was standing in his own end zone to take the snap after a great Bullis punt, dropped the snap, and Bullis’ Dalton Lewis fell on it in the end zone for a touchdown. Gibson would leave the game later with a shoulder injury, and would not return. The Black Knights weren’t able to get much going with Gibson in the game, but it didn’t get any better without him.
Read moreNorthwest Jaguars capture King’s Trophy, trouncing Seneca Valley 31-6
Northwest's Juwon Farri breaks through Seneca Valley's defense. PHOTO BY MARK POETKER GERMANTOWN – Northwest earned bragging rights after Friday night’s 31-6 home victory over crosstown rival Seneca Valley. The Jaguars…
Sherwood football team stumps Einstein, 21-0
KENSINGTON — The Sherwood Warriors shut out the Einstein Titans 21-0 Friday night, with a dominating performance from senior quarterback Michael Mbony. Sherwood struck first with a four-yard touchdown on first and…
Philadelphia Eagles’ Mack Hollins comes home to Rockville
Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Mack Hollins. COURTESY PHOTO LANDOVER – Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Mack Hollins walked off FedEx Field Sunday with a big smile on his face. Hollins…
Churchill defeats Wootton in boys soccer, 2-0
POTOMAC – The Churchill Bulldogs defeated the Wootton Patriots 2-0 in a dominating performance at home in boys varsity soccer Thursday. Controlling both halves, the Bulldogs maintained possession and speed over…
Montgomery Marty’s Weekly Picks for Sept. 14, 2017
That was a forward pass - and the referees don’t get a free one The Big Hoss on the Ponderosa is sitting, ready to choke on his favorite Cuban stogie after…
Geroy Simon inducted into Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Geroy Simon, pictured here (10) when he played for the Maryland Terrapins in 1997, played in the Canadian Football League for 15 years until his retirement in 2013 and will…
Rockville Rams make a comeback in soccer game over RM Rockets, 3-2
Despite RM Rockets keeper Vicente Quispe’s best efforts, Feliz Rivera scores what would be the game-winning point for the Rockville Rams. PHOTO BY MARK POETKER ROCKVILLE – The Rockville Rams…
Damascus running back leads team to victory against Sherwood, 42-7
Damascus senior Gage Dickens (21) celebrates with Matthew Betterelli (85) after one of his four touchdowns during the game. PHOTO BY MARK POETKER DAMASCUS – Sherwood simply had no answer…
Paint Branch Panthers beat RM Rockets 21-9
ROCKVILLE- The Paint Branch Panthers dominated the Richard Montgomery Rockets 21-9 Friday night. The Panthers now ride a two-game unbeaten streak as they handed the Rockets their first loss of…
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Features
Special theater integrates talents of di…
15-09-2017 Hits:417 Entertainment Barbara Trainin Blank
Cast members rehearse for the Open Circle Theatre Retrospective. COURTESY PHOTO Rob McQuay’s formal theater experience began in junior high. He acted through high school and college, then trained at Studio Theatre. He performed in area dinner theaters and several professional ones, including Montgomery County’s Olney Theatre Center, Round House Theatre, and Imagination Stage. “It’s a full-time thing,” said McQuay. Next, he is headlining “To Reach the Unreachable Star: an Open Circle Theatre Retrospective,” a 90-minute stage performance filled with song, dance, and humor to familiarize audiences with its work and raise funds to support it.
Read moreTwo local theaters launch seasons with “…
15-09-2017 Hits:364 Entertainment Barbara Trainin Blank
J. McAndrew Breen stars as scheming playwright Sidney Bruhl in Ira Levin’s Broadway hit "Deathtrap" at Silver Spring Stage. COURTESY PHOTO Montgomery Playhouse, an all-volunteer theater, has a varied season ahead. First up in 2017-2018 is “The Canterville Ghost,” a play Marisha Chamberlain adapted from the short story by Oscar Wilde. In January, the Playhouse presents “The Reluctant Dragon,” a comedy for young audiences, and, in March, a Live Radio Show recreates the Austin Blackie Radio Series of the 1940s and ‘50s. “Our mandate is to entertain and educate audiences,” said Loretto McNally, board president.
Read moreFolk Festival Draws Hundreds in Takoma P…
15-09-2017 Hits:434 Entertainment Nickolai Sukharev
TAKOMA PARK – Hundreds of Takoma Park residents gathered Sunday afternoon for the city's annual folk festival to celebrate cultural diversity. "Today's event is terrific, one, we have perfect weather for it, second we have amazing organizers who have taken up the planning of the folk festival this year and they've done an amazing job," said Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart. "It appeals to all different tastes," she added. Set on the grounds of Takoma Park Middle School, the festival attracted musicians, dancers, and artists from across the region who displayed their talents and crafts to an observant crowd that strolled between booths and stages. "I think it's terrific, the music is good, people seem to be enjoying themselves, the weather is perfect, and hopefully next year it's going to be bigger, bolder, and stronger," said 40-year Takoma Park resident and Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot.
Read moreLocal teen author celebrates book release
In addition to his new novel, Nimai Argawal is also creating a series of paintings that depict life in an Indian village, including this oil portrait, “The Shepherd.” COURTESY PHOTO…
Learning to overdose on the theater in a perfectly good way
If you like “theater writ large,” the place to be over the Labor Day Weekend is the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, which is hosting the 16th…
Community-minded dance group kicks up heels
Families participate in a Moving Field Guide, an interactive experience led by Dance Exchange artists along with naturalists. COURTESY PHOTO BY JORI KETTEN When Gene Kelly passed away, a dance…
Baby we all live in a reggae Yellow Dubmarine
Yellow Dubmarine performing at Strathmore AMP. PHOTO BY MATT HOOKE As soon as Yellow Dubmarine started their set with a cover of The Beatles “Norwegian Wood,” you could tell this…
Takoma Park record label fosters homegrown talent
Tired of being forced to relinquish artistic and creative control to major labels, Grammy-winning producer and Takoma Park native Charlie Pilzer decided to forge his own path. He founded Azalea…
S.S. plays are one-act but definitely not one note
Playwright Marilyn Millstone’s “Compos Mentis” will be staged during the second weekend of the Silver Spring Stage One-Act Festival. COURTESY PHOTO Irwin and Anna Leder had been Marilyn…
Sponsor supports NIH charities while patrons enjoy blockbuster movies
The Comcast Xfinity Outdoor Film Festival returns to Strathmore. COURTESY PHOTO “Blockbuster” describes the movies presented each summer in the Comcast Xfinity Outdoor Film Festival and hosted at Strathmore…
On stage in Downtown Silver Spring with Black Box and Highwood Theatres
The cast of the Highwood Theatre production of “Into the Woods.” COURTESY PHOTO BY HIGHWOOD THEATRE Downtown Silver Spring has become a hub of activity, featuring stores, restaurants, and various…
Daymé Arocena brings modern Cuban sounds to Strathmore AMP
Afro-Cuban vocalist Daymé Arocena (center) with bassist Rafael Aldama (left), and drummer Raul Herrera (right). PHOTO BY MATT HOOKE “Give these people more alcohol,” yelled Afro-Cuban vocalist Daymé Arocena in…
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Political Cartoons
MC/DC Cartoon: Bannon's Back, Baby!
14-09-2017 Hits:184 Political Cartoons 
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07-09-2017 Hits:260 Political Cartoons Mark Cabot Robinson
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Read moreMC/DC Cartoon: Storm Warning
31-08-2017 Hits:424 Political Cartoons Mark Cabot Robinson
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