House Fire Displaces Two Adults in Aspen Hill
Monday, two adults were displaced after a house fire on the 14200 block of Burning Bush Lane. The home is located off of Rippling Brook Drive near the Strathmore at Bel Pre Road. No injuries occurred.
Gracie Tanner
Gracie Tanner was an intern with Montgomery Community Media during the summer of 2021. She is also a junior at the University of Maryland.
Farm-Based Wineries, Breweries Offer Self-Guided Tours
Montgomery County’s newest agritourism sector, farm-based breweries and wineries, welcomes visitors. The county’s Office of Agriculture offers free, self-guided tours this summer of the many breweries and wineries that Montgomery… Read More
Free Upcoming Public Trainings through the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights
The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) hosts a variety of free public training sessions throughout July and August. Upcoming training sessions will include: ‘Employment Discrimination Basics’ on July 29… Read More
Sentence Stands in Brutal Murder Case
Eric Sylvester Dyson, accused of the murder of a World War II and Korean War veteran, was denied early release after seeking a sentence reduction on July 26. Dyson was… Read More
Suspect Charged with Two Counts of Attempted Kidnapping in Olney
A 29-year-old is facing several charges after attempting to kidnap two women from a grocery store in Olney, according to a statement from Montgomery County Department of Police. MCPD confirmed… Read More
County Libraries Offer Free Online Workshops for Job Seekers in August
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will offer free online workshops and one-on-one sessions for job seekers and entrepreneurs during the month of August. The following workshops will be offered: ‘Job… Read More
FCC, FTC Warn of Auto Warranty Scams
Both the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have recently issued warnings about extended vehicle “warranty” robocalls. The individuals making the calls do not represent the… Read More
Takoma Park Imprints Local Poems in New Sidewalks
While walking around Takoma Park, look down at your feet to see poems written by local residents imprinted on new sidewalks across the city. So far, three poems have been… Read More
BioNTech Expands Cell Therapy Operations into Montgomery County
BioNTech, the German-based company responsible for the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine, will expand its operations to Montgomery County and acquire a Gaithersburg manufacturing facility and cell therapy R&D platform from Kite,… Read More
MCPS Continues Free Meal Distribution All Summer
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will continue its free meal distribution program for children throughout the summer. Multiple locations throughout the county have been set up to distribute boxes filled… Read More
One Suspect Arrested, Two Wanted for Wheaton Home Improvement Scam
One suspect was arrested for involvement in a home improvement scam that occurred in May in Wheaton. Two suspects remain at large. In May, the 4th District Patrol Investigations Unit… Read More
Ride On Buses Change Schedules July 18
Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will adjust Ride On bus schedules on Sunday, July 18 to “increase overall service and improve efficiency” as the county continues to reopen following… Read More