Montgomery County has announced that this Saturday’s “Truck Day” in Rockville has been postponed to Saturday, June 1.
Officers from the Gaithersburg Police Department will conduct increased traffic enforcement on aggressive and unsafe driving Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19, 2024, according to Gaithersburg Police.
2:01pm Update: MCPD has given the all clear at Bethesda Elementary School. The threat has been determined to be unfounded.
Per Montgomery County Police: “Bethesda Elementary School is currently in lockdown following a reported threat. MCPD is confirming the validity of this report. More information will be released as it becomes available.” This article will be updated as we receive additional information.
Montgomery County Police has released surveillance photos of a person wanted in connection to two armed robberies that occurred earlier this week in Bethesda. (more…)
FEST OF SPRING Caribbean Wine Food & Music Festival
Get ready to experience the vibrant colors, tantalizing flavors, and infectious rhythms of the Caribbean at the FEST OF SPRING Caribbean Wine Food & Music Festival! Hosted by RHU LLC, this exciting festival is set to take place on May 18, 2024, at the picturesque 16700 Barnesville Rd in Boyds, MD.
Step into a world where the Caribbean spirit comes alive! From 12:00 PM onwards, immerse yourself in a sensory journey that celebrates the unique culture, cuisine, and music of the Caribbean. Whether you’re an African American, a Reggae or Soca music enthusiast, a wine lover, or part of the vibrant Caribbean diaspora, this festival promises to delight and captivate you in every way.
A Silver Spring man, who is already scheduled to stand trial in a separate murder case involving the death of his pregnant girlfriend, has been found guilty of first-degree murder for the killing of a 61-year-old man at a Shell station in Silver Spring in February 2022.
Kensington Market, located at 4215 Howard Ave., has announced that it will be closing its doors permanently on May 25th.
1:20 pm UPDATE: The reported threat to Walt Whitman High School has been determined to be unfounded.
1:12pm UPDATE: MCPS will be releasing information for parents on picking up their students.
1:07pm UPDATE: Police will be clearing the school momentarily. Students will be returning to campus.
12:44pm UPDATE: MCPD is on scene at Walt Whitman High School. Officers have secured the area and are verifying the validity of the reported threat.
Per Montgomery County Police: “Walt Whitman High School is currently evacuating following a reported threat. MCPD is confirming the validity of this report. More information will be released as it becomes available.” This article will be updated with additional information as it becomes available.
Walt Whitman High School is currently evacuating following a reported threat. MCPD is confirming the validity of this report. More information will be released as it becomes available. #mcpd #mpcnews pic.twitter.com/86dHPZsW2E
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) May 17, 2024
The Office of Governor Wes Moore issued the following news release on Thursday, May 16: (more…)
By Watkins Mill High School Seniors Obehi Eromosele and Huswat Olajide
Most people dread seeing their teachers outside of school, but one Watkins Mill High School alumna is looking forward to it this weekend. WMHS graduate Kathryn Bratt-Pfotenhauer will speak as a featured poetry author and in the following block WMHS english and journalism teacher Sara Goodman Confino will be one of the featured authors at the Gaithersburg Book Festival for the second time. Confino will be engaging in a discussion about her book, Don’t Forget to Write, with Sophie Wan, the author of Women of Good Fortune.
