Twenty MCPS students from five high schools have been awarded National Merit scholarships by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).
Author: MCS Staff
SOMOS Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has officially opened its doors earlier this month at 1343 Lamberton Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20902, in the Kemp Mill shopping center. Founded by the father-son duo of Christian Martinez and Braden, this gym is more than just a training facility– it’s a place where passion, culture, and community converge.
Back in October we let you know that Trader Joe’s is set to open at 225 N. Washington St. in Rockville Town Square taking over the former Dawson’s Market space, which closed last summer after twelve years. This morning, community member Michelle Maurer Chite informed us that signage was being installed and we stopped by for a photo.
The Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) has shared that it has “graduated” its first critical incident canine. Binki earned her certification as a therapy dog through the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA).
The Gaithersburg Police Department has issued a notice regarding several upcoming road closures due to major rail construction work by CSX.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) shared that it’s investigating a shooting that occurred on the 20000 block of Beaconfield Terrace in Germantown on Sunday night.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the May 5 arrest in Silver Spring of a 38-year-old Salvadoran national, a previously deported individual and alleged MS-13 gang member wanted in El Salvador for firearms offenses. (more…)
On Saturday, Laurel Police shared that during the city’s Main Street Festival, “officers swiftly intervened when a driver recklessly breached barriers and drove into the crowd.”
Per Laurel Police: “Thanks to their rapid response, no festival-goers were harmed. However, during the incident, one of our officers did sustain minor injuries after being struck by her vehicle.
Eater DC has released a list of its “Best Burgers Around DC” created by the publication’s editors and it includes four burgers that can be found in Maryland. The Maryland locations of the restaurants can be seen below:
In October we let you know that Japanese retailer UNIQLO is coming to Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda. In February shared that the retailer received a permit valued at $1.425 million to build out the store, and now we know the store has set an opening date of Friday, May 23rd.
The City of Laurel regrets had announce the cancellation of the Mainstreet Festival Parade scheduled for today due to a propane explosion at the intersection of 4th and Main Streets. The explosion, which occurred during vendor setup, has been contained.