Dates for Cherry Blossoms Peak Bloom Announced
The National Park Service (NPS) announced Thursday that the cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C., are expected to reach their peak bloom from March 28 to 31. Trails & Views: Visitors… Read More
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County Residents Excel at Marine Corps Marathon
In Sunday’s Marine Corps Marathon, four county residents finished in the top 20 of their respective categories. According to the Department of Defense, over 23,000 participants showed up for the… Read More
Police: Victim Was Shot in D.C., Dropped Off in Takoma Park
Takoma Park Police assisted a gunshot victim Thursday who was shot in the District of Columbia and then dropped off in Takoma Park. Police responded to the 200 block of… Read More
Forty-Six-Year-Old Charged in Rape of Minor in Rockville
Montgomery County Police arrested and charged a 46-year-old man with second-degree rape of a minor. Police arrested Charles Erby Jr. on Friday, April 12, 2024, following an investigation by the… Read More
Theater Teams Have 24 Hours to Create a Play
Six Washington, D.C. area theater companies will write, direct, rehearse and perform their original plays – all in 24 hours. Play in a Day is produced by the Bethesda Urban… Read More
Hundreds Gather With Song, Tears and Prayer in Support of Israel
A standing room only crowd joined together in solidarity Tuesday night in support of Israel following an attack by the terrorist group Hamas that left at least 1,000 Israelis dead,… Read More
Montgomery History Presentation Looks at County’s Fiddle and Banjo Traditions
In collaboration with International Music Day which was celebrated on Sunday, Oct. 1, Montgomery History will be releasing its “Old Time Music in Montgomery County: Will Adams and Beyond” presentation… Read More
Projected Dates Announced for Peak Bloom of Cherry Blossoms
The National Parks Service (NPS) announced the peak bloom of the cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin will likely occur from March 22 to 25. It was challenging to predict… Read More
Slain Metro Mechanic from Silver Spring Hailed as a Hero
The Metro employee killed trying to protect a female passenger Feb. 1 during a shooting at the Potomac Avenue Metrorail in Washington, D.C. was born in Takoma Park and lived… Read More
Shooting in Silver Spring Leads to Arrest
Maurice Ricks, of Washington, D.C., was charged with attempted second-degree murder of an adult male in connection with a shooting on Jan. 1 in the 8500 block of 16th Street… Read More
D.C. Man Sentenced for Silver Spring Carjackings While Wearing Ankle Monitor
James Albert Borum of Washington, D.C. was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for four carjackings and one attempted carjacking that he took part in while wearing an ankle… Read More
Median Price for Houses Sold in County Rises Slightly
The median price for a house sold in Montgomery County during November was $540,717, according to the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors (GCAAR). It took an average of 25… Read More