Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd District Investigation Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 82-year-old Bethesda man. (more…)
Author: Patrick Herron
Montgomery County residents with a household income of $67,000 or less can receive free tax preparation services through the Community Action Agency’s VITA program, available virtually and in-person at locations in Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Wheaton through April 10. VITA helps residents maximize refunds by claiming tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit, and also assists with ITIN applications on Wednesdays; appointments can be scheduled by calling 240-777-1123 or visiting the CASHBACK website. (more…)
Montgomery Parks is hosting a free Valentine’s Skate at Ridge Road Recreational Park Skate Rink in Germantown on Saturday, February 8, from 11 AM to 2 PM, featuring DJ music, a disco-themed selfie backdrop, friendship bracelet trading, and food from Catalyst Hot Dogs, with all ages and (more…)
On Friday, January 31, 7-Eleven stores nationwide are offering a free small Slurpee to customers as a refreshing treat to “beat the winter blues” and celebrate the end of a long January.
Three former MVA employees were convicted for their roles in a bribery and identity fraud scheme that involved selling fraudulent driving credentials and allowing imposters to take written tests on behalf of applicants.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Thomas W. Taylor and Board of Education President Julie Yang released a message reaffirming MCPS’s commitment to inclusive, high-quality education amid concerns over recent executive orders. They emphasized maintaining local curriculum control, supporting educators, and upholding the district’s core values through all legal means.
According to the Maryland Department of Agriculture, state lab testing has detected highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI) in a Montgomery County backyard flock, prompting a quarantine of affected premises and the depopulation of birds to prevent its spread. While the risk to the general public remains low, officials urge flock owners to follow biosecurity measures, register their birds, and report suspected cases, with additional precautions recommended for hunters and those in close contact with poultry.
Montreal-based Garage is set to open a new location at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, taking over the recently vacated Aeropostale space. (more…)
The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) provided mutual aid to the Prince George’s County Fire Department (PGFD) for a house fire on Sir Walter Drive in Glenn Dale at approximately 10:05 a.m. on Thursday, January 30. (more…)
A hit-and-run in Gaithersburg on January 27, 2025, led to a stolen vehicle, a home invasion in Germantown, and an armed police pursuit across state lines, ending in Virginia with the arrest of 32-year-old Esmeraldo Martinez De La Cruz, who was reported missing from New York along with his 4-year-old daughter. Martinez now faces multiple charges in both Virginia and Montgomery County. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating an armed home invasion which a suspect impersonating a police officer entered a residence in Silver Spring, threatened the victim with a handgun, and demanded money before fleeing. (more…)