Chase William Mulligan, 28, of Silver Spring, Maryland, pled guilty to two counts of producing child sexual abuse material in federal court. The charges are in connection with a scheme in which he met young girls through social media and internet chat rooms and eventually “sextorted” them.
With summer approaching and a labor shortage leaving many employers looking to hire, the personal-finance website WalletHub took an in-depth look at 2025’s Best Places for Summer Jobs, with nearby Columbia, MD coming in ranked 2nd in the country.
According to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD), Asenakech Amdrufael Negewo, a 77-year-old woman reported missing from Silver Spring, was fatally struck by a vehicle in a pedestrian collision in College Park on May 18, 2025. (more…)
MCPS recently announced that Krista McKim, a National Board Certified English and journalism teacher at Rockville High School, has been selected as a 2025 Grosvenor Teacher Fellow. In partnership with Lindblad Expeditions and the National Geographic Society, this prestigious fellowship honors educators dedicated to nurturing the next generation of planetary stewards.
The City of Gaithersburg has shared that WRS, Inc. submitted Final Site Plan Applications SP-10031-2025 and SP-10084-2025 for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Lakeforest Project.
On May 19, MCPS marked the start of construction for the new Burtonsville Elementary School with a groundbreaking ceremony (video below).
During National EMS Week, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) honored the staff of Colonel Zadok Magruder High School for their heroic actions during an emergency. The team saved the life of paraeducator and assistant football coach Soneka (Peter) Nankhuni, who experienced cardiac arrest after a student-staff basketball game (video below).
A federal grand jury returned a superseding indictment against Brendyn Andrew, 33, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, and Dominique Collins, 37, of Stafford, Virginia.
Montgomery Parks announces 2025 Memorial Day operating hours, including extending its Open Parkways through Monday, May 26, for the holiday weekend.
The community is rallying around the family of a local 7-year-old boy who passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 18, after collapsing while playing at a friend’s birthday party. A GoFundMe has been launched to support funeral expenses and help the family honor Brian’s memory. (more…)