On Wednesday, Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced the appointment of Tabatha Robinson as director of the Maryland Cannabis Administration. Robinson is currently acting chief equity officer for the New York State Office of Cannabis Management and will begin her new role in Maryland on February 19. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department announced the arrest of 32-year-old Kofi Aidoo of Silver Spring on firearms-related charges, including prohibited possession of a firearm, after recovering a stolen handgun near Glenmont United Methodist Church. In response to inquiries about the law enforcement presence, police confirmed that the activity was solely related to the criminal investigation and had no connection to immigration status or enforcement.
Jean-Pierre Velasco, 21, of Silver Spring, pleaded guilty in Montgomery County Circuit Court to two counts of manslaughter by motor vehicle for a 2023 crash in Rockville that killed two 19-year-olds, with sentencing set for April 7, 2025 (more…)
McDonald’s in the Westfield Wheaton mall food court (11160 Veirs Mill Rd.) has permanently closed and will be replaced by fast-food rival Burger King. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown issued the following statement on Tuesday, January 21: (more…)
Carmen’s Italian Ice is bringing back its annual “Pay the Price of the Weather” promotion at its Rockville location (1115 Nelson St) and Kensington location (10309 Kensington Parkway) on Thursday, January 23, and Friday, January 24. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Holiday Inn near the 7900 block of Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring on January 15, 2025. Police have released surveillance footage of two suspects and are seeking public assistance in identifying them. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a serious collision that occurred on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in the area of Cedar Lane near Amherst Lane in Bethesda.
Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services has expanded the sale of spirits-based ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails, allowing approximately 400 private retailers with eligible licenses to sell these products. (more…)
Girls on the Run of Montgomery County’s GOTR FilmFest 2025 will take place on Thursday, February 27, at the Suburban Hospital Auditorium in Bethesda, featuring the films Little Giant, Sports: The Unequal Divide, and Finding Traction, while raising funds to support scholarships, running shoes, and coach training for its youth programs.
Nothing Bundt Cakes at 1032 Rockville Pike will open on Friday, January 24. The bakery is located the space that was the longtime home of Sun’s Carpet and Floors at the Edmonton Crossing shopping center. (more…)