Local Montgomery County residents Camila and Kyle have captured the hearts of many as they advance in Variety’s ‘America’s Favorite Couples’ online competition. Having made it past the first round, where a staggering 75% of competitors were eliminated, they are now vying for the spotlight with today’s special opportunity for double votes. Supporters can cast their votes and make donations benefiting the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Oceana at americasfavcouple.org/2025/kyle-camila
Located at 820 Muddy Branch Rd. in Gaithersburg’s Muddy Branch Square, Royal Tandoor has been turning heads since it opened its doors in May 2021. Taking over the space previously occupied by the short-lived River Side Hot Pot, the restaurant has quickly become a local favorite. Photos and videos of the experience below.
Complaints from Montgomery County homeowners about incomplete home improvement projects led to a multimillion-dollar judgment against Optimum Construction, Optimum Interiors, and owner Amr “Omar” Elrahimy, following an investigation by the County’s Office of Consumer Protection and the Maryland Attorney General’s Office. (more…)
The Ferris wheel you see by Trimper’s in Ocean City, MD, often referred to as the “OC Big Wheel,” is currently being deconstructed as it prepares to make its rounds to state fair across the country. This is different from the Ferris wheel that’s located on the boardwalk as a permanent fixture.
Hill ASC Inc., doing business as Hill Associates, of Rockville, Maryland, agreed to pay at least $14.75 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act in connection with a General Services Administration (GSA) contract for information technology services.
Anna Wilson, a Gaithersburg, Maryland native, stepped onto the national stage when she competed on America’s Got Talent this past Tuesday on NBC. Her performance and surprising twist can be seen below.
11:05am Update: All lanes of northbound I-270 at MD-109 (Old Hundred Rd) have reopened. Expect residual delays.
Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes following a severe traffic incident that has closed all lanes of northbound I-270 near MD-109 (Old Hundred Road). According to Alert Montgomery at 7:07am Wednesday morning, the incident is expected to cause significant delays in the area.
Last year, Atlantic Union and Olney-based Sandy Spring Bank announced that they entered into a definitive merger agreement for Atlantic Union to acquire Sandy Spring in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $1.6 billion. The acquisition was completed on April 1st and the combination of the two organizations created the largest regional bank headquartered in the lower Mid-Atlantic. Now, Atlantic Union has shared that Sandy Spring Bank will officially make the change to Atlantic Union this October.
After being ranked 14th in its population group out of more than 17,000 participating communities worldwide last year, Olney’s National Night Out is back and bigger than ever for its 30th anniversary. Hosted by the Olney Chamber of Commerce, this beloved community event takes place on Tuesday, August 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the parking lots of The Fair Hill Shops and Olney Village Center.
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has announced the start of construction on Maryland’s first Pedestrian Safety Action Plan project– $15 million in pedestrian, bicycle and multi-modal improvements along nearly 2.5 miles of MD 650 (New Hampshire Avenue) from University Boulevard to Powder Mill Road in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties.
Josephine Gluten Free Bakery has announced via social media that it will be closing permanently on July 31st. The bakery opened on October 22nd, 2022, taking over the space that was the long time home of Bone Jour.