Bethesda

According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, Vipul Thakkar, 53, of Owings Mills, pleaded guilty in Montgomery County Circuit Court to multiple charges, including theft and financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult, for his role in a gold bar scam targeting elderly victims. (more…)


MoCo

Residents in the area have seen Pepco bills increase, and the company is extending support measures through March to help customers manage higher energy costs. These measures include waiving late payment fees, offering longer repayment periods, suspending disconnections, and providing energy efficiency and financial assistance programs. (more…)


Crime

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has provided new details about the arrest of two individuals after a drug transaction, during which one suspect attempted to escape by ramming a police vehicle and was found with over two pounds of marijuana and a stolen handgun.

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Health

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, along with 23 other attorneys general, filed an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to protect a key provision of the Affordable Care Act that guarantees access to preventive care without out-of-pocket costs. (more…)


Crime

A suspected drug dealer and buyer were arrested in downtown Silver Spring after a drug deal led to a police stop, during which the dealer attempted to flee by ramming a police car and was found with over two pounds of marijuana and a stolen handgun. (more…)


MoCo Government

The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing on the Bethesda Downtown Plan Minor Master Plan Amendment on February 26. Earlier that day, the Education and Culture Committee will review a $17 million supplemental appropriation for special education at MCPS and receive an update on interventions for highly impacted student groups. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County Government: (more…)


Crime

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a 38-state bipartisan coalition urging Congress to take action against organized retail crime, which has led to over $121 billion in financial losses and increased violence against retail workers. (more…)


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