On Tuesday, a house located at 1700 Tweed St., near Marshall Ave. in Rockville, was struck by lightning, prompting a response from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS). Chief spokesperson Pete Piringer reported that multiple units, including PE721, PE723, PE703, E705B, E718, AT723, PAT718, RS703, A721, BC704, and BC702, were dispatched to the scene off Twinbrook Parkway.
Maryland State Police have arrested and charged two men in connection to a shooting on I-70 in Frederick County that left two injured and a Montgomery County man dead.
Seneca Valley High School in Germantown, MD, has once again showcased its talent and dedication in the field of skilled trades by participating in SkillsUSA for the second consecutive year. This year, two exceptional 10th-grade students, Jayden Williams and Kedus Anteneh, traveled to Atlanta, GA, to compete in the SkillsUSA National Interactive Application and Video Game Development Competition, where they earned Gold in Maryland and a Top Ten finish nationally.
The Montgomery County Board of Education formally installed its 48th Student Member of the Board (SMOB), Anuva Maloo, on July 1. Additional information below, per the Board of Education:
Ramen by Uzu, renowned for being one of the best ramen restaurants in the area according to The Washington Post, has expanded from its original location inside Union Market to include an additional location at 3210 Grace St NW in Georgetown. Chef Hiro Mitsui, the culinary mind behind Uzu and a resident of Silver Spring, has expressed his ambition to open a location in Montgomery County soon.
Sandy Spring Friends School has announced the arrival of Dr. Sean Hamer as its new Head of School, marking the start of his leadership as the school enters its 64th year. In April, Sandy Spring Friends School announced it will remain open following a $15 million pledge from the Friends of Sandy Spring coalition after initially announcing its closure.
Maryland’s new Fresh Start Tax Payments Program will allow eligible formerly and currently incarcerated individuals to pay off state tax debt through extended payment plans with waived interest and penalties.
At approximately 10am Tuesday morning, units from the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a significant fire at a three-story apartment building located at 746 Quince Orchard Blvd in Gaithersburg.
Since its founding in October 1995, the Olney-based Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association (ThyCa) has been dedicated to creating a robust network of services connecting thyroid cancer survivors and healthcare professionals […]
Montgomery County, Maryland boasts an impressive network of over 400 parks managed by Montgomery Parks, encompassing more than 34,000 acres. A recent study ranking Montgomery County the 6th “Best County For New Families” noted that 94.26% of the county’s population live within a half mile of a park.
In the summer of 2019, we announced that Bear Brick Oven Pizza would take over the old Greek Islands Grill location on New Hampshire Avenue in Cloverly. After delays due to COVID, the restaurant opened its doors in April 2021. Now, after a little over four years, the restaurant has closed.