Takoma Park Man Charged with Assault, Theft
Marcus Riggs, 36, was charged with assault and theft in connection with a robbery at the 7-11 on Merrimac Drive in Ward 6 of Takoma Park. On March 22 at… Read More
March 2023
County Takes Steps to Reduce Homelessness by 2025
Bethesda Cares, a nonprofit working to prevent and end homelessness in Montgomery County, was named cochair of the Zero for All campaign. Services to End and Prevent Homelessness, which is… Read More
Metro Features 988 Posters for Those in Mental Health Distress
Metro is conducting a public awareness initiative to help riders with suicidal thoughts or in mental health distress. Large signs at Metro station entrances, platforms and top garage levels feature… Read More
Driver Critically Injured After Crashing into School Bus
One adult was critically injured after a minivan crashed into school bus Thursday morning according to Pete Piringer, spokesperson with the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). The bus… Read More
Third Bilingual Fentanyl Forum Scheduled
The Family Forum on Fentanyl Series continues on Saturday, March 25. Organized by Montgomery Goes Purple, workshops will be conducted at Paint Branch High School at 14121 Old Columbia Pike… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 24, In Montgomery County
Today is Friday, March 24. Here are 5 things to know and the 10 day weather forecast as we head into the weekend. 1. County Energy Summit Registration: Today is… Read More
Elrich Will Travel to Taiwan to Attend Conference, Promote Local Business Opportunities
County Executive Marc Elrich will travel to Taiwan to represent Montgomery County during a conference, and to promote the jurisdiction as “a great place to do business.” Elrich said he… Read More
Cherry Blossoms Reach Peak Bloom
DC’s iconic cherry blossoms are at peak bloom, the National Park Service announced Thursday afternoon. PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM! PEAK BLOOM!The blossoms are open… Read More
Policía de Rockville Reporta 2 Asaltos en King Farm
En el lapso de una semana se reportaron dos asaltos en la comunidad King Farm de Rockville. La policía de la ciudad de Rockville investigó los ataques por separado, el… Read More
Rainbow Defense Coalition Shields Children from Protestors at Drag Story Hour Events
If you’ve been to a drag story hour, you’ve probably noticed a line of rainbow umbrellas shielding children from protestors. The group of residents that for months have volunteered their… Read More
Secretary of State Lee is Maryland’s Ambassador
Susan Lee has been a state delegate and senator in District 16 and now is Maryland’s Secretary of State, which she described as the state’s ambassador. Lee said she was… Read More
Tastee Diner Closes for Redevelopment
On Wednesday, residents and even employees of the Silver Spring Tastee’s Diner were shocked to learn the restaurant was closing after nearly 80 years. The popular breakfast spot at 8601… Read More