Beyond MoCo

19-year-old Zhenyong Weng of New York, who pleaded guilty on Tuesday, was sentenced today to 18 months in prison for his role in an attempted Gold Bar Scam targeting an elderly victim who had lost over $900,000, with prosecutors emphasizing the inadequacy of current sentencing guidelines for such crimes. (more…)


Maryland

On Thursday, Governor Wes Moore announced the formation of the ENOUGH Alliance, a coalition of philanthropic and private sector organizations committing over $100 million to support Maryland’s ENOUGH Initiative, which aims to end child poverty through investments in children, families, and communities experiencing generational poverty. (more…)


Crime

Walter Giovanni Marquez-Aviles, 44, of Gaithersburg, was arrested in Hyattsville for three counts of attempted murder and first-degree assault after intentionally striking multiple people with an SUV in Rockville on […]


Law

On Thursday, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and 10 other state attorneys general issued a joint statement reaffirming states’ constitutional rights against federal commandeering in immigration enforcement and rejecting threats to undermine state laws and community trust. (more…)


MCDOT

Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) received a $1 million Federal Highway Administration grant to expand its 3D imaging pilot program, which reduces costs and time in transportation infrastructure projects, in collaboration with the Maryland State Highway Administration. (more…)


Crime

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) have arrested and charged three adult males in connection with a stolen vehicle, linking them to additional thefts of copper and other vehicles, with one suspect held without bond and two released on unsecured bonds. (more…)


Wheaton

Westfield Wheaton and the Chinese Culture and Community Service Center (CCACC) will host a free Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday, February 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., featuring live performances, arts and crafts, and vibrant festivities to welcome the Year of the Snake. (more…)


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