Topgolf Soft Opens in Germantown
The golfing and entertainment venue Topgolf had a “soft-opening” Monday in Germantown. Located at 20101 Century Blvd., Topgolf offers a twist on golf that’s meant for all ages. Golf balls… Read More
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New and Improved Fire Engines Added to MCFRS Fleet
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services recently got a total of 24 new fire engines that are in the process of making their way into service. MCFRS Chief Scott Goldstein… Read More
MCPS Superintendent Addresses Boundary Analysis ‘Misinformation’
During his monthly press conference on Jan. 7, Superintendent Jack Smith responded to recent questions and concerns regarding the District Wide Boundary Analysis. He said the analysis will examine the… Read More
Police Investigating Drive-By Shooting on Georgia Avenue
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) detectives are investigating a shooting that happened Jan. 13 on the 8200 block of Georgia Ave. in Silver Spring. At about 3:05 a.m., several people… Read More
Gaithersburg Mayor Selects ‘American Dirt’ for City-Wide Book Club
City of Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman has announced that “American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins is the first selection for “Gaithersburg Reads,” a new city-wide book club that leads to a… Read More
Police Release Surveillance Video of Suspect in Cloverly Gas Station Armed Robbery
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) detectives released surveillance footage of a Dec. 5 armed robbery of a Sunoco gas station in the Cloverly area. Detectives ask for the public’s help… Read More
Sentinel Papers Going Out of Business
The Montgomery County Sentinel and Prince George’s Sentinel are going out of business after 57 and 42 years respectively under current ownership. The Sentinel was founded in 1855. The publisher… Read More
Elrich Seeking Solar Panel Requirements on All New Single-Family Homes in 2022
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich wants to pass a bill that would require new single-family houses to have solar panels on their roofs starting in 2022. The environmentally-conscious solar panels… Read More
Video Shows Suspects Connected to Ellsworth Drive Shooting
Montgomery County Police Department are continuing to investigate a shooting that occurred at Ellsworth Drive in Silver Spring, leaving a teen injured. Police do not believe the shooting to be… Read More
2012 MCPS Graduate Running for Board of Education
Gaithersburg resident Cameron Rhode filed to run for the at-large seat on the Montgomery County Board of Education Thursday. He is the first and only person to file candidacy for… Read More
Trio of Ex-Good Counsel Teammates Ready for NFL Divisional Round
One local high school — Our Lady of Good Counsel — will be watching the NFL playoffs a little more intently than most. The Olney school has three alumni playing… Read More
Blair High School Seniors Pledge to Drive Responsibly
On Thursday morning, Councilmember Will Jawando hosted a launch event for the safe driving initiative, #DrivingItHome, at his alma mater of Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring. The initiative… Read More