An Anne Arundel County couple won $1 million from a Millionaire’s Club scratch-off ticket, purchased as part of their unique tradition of celebrating special occasions with lottery tickets. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
Author: Patrick Herron
Medium Rare is inviting couples to make their engagement unforgettable by offering free meals for life on their anniversary to those who get engaged at any of the chain’s locations this Valentine’s Day. (more…)
Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) will open registration for its annual whiskey lotteries on January 19, offering residents and license holders the opportunity to purchase rare spirits like Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year and Michter’s 20 Year. The free lotteries, with separate categories for Maryland residents, Montgomery County residents, and licensees, will feature over 900 bottles, and winners must purchase their allocated bottles between February 17 and March 16. (more…)
Montgomery County offices and services will observe schedule changes for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20, with most government offices, libraries, and state services closed, while Ride On buses, aquatic centers, and recreation centers operate on modified schedules. Full details below courtesy Montgomery County: (more…)
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Maman Joon, a restaurant offering Persian cuisine, is coming to 15780 Shady Grove Rd in Gaithersburg, according to commercial real estate company KLNB. It will be located in the space previously occupied by Pieology Pizzeria in the 270 Center, which is also home to Home Depot and Amazon Fresh. (more…)
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The TSA announced that federal enforcement of REAL ID requirements will begin on May 7, 2025, requiring state-issued driver’s licenses and IDs to meet security standards for boarding commercial aircraft and accessing federal facilities.
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Montgomery Parks will temporarily close Wheaton Ice Arena from mid-April to early October 2025 for a refrigeration system upgrade, with Cabin John Ice Rink adding sessions and programs to accommodate patrons during the closure. (more…)
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An adult male was fatally shot in the 3900 block of Franklin Street in Kensington on January 13, 2025, with another adult male taken into custody.
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Maryland’s Handgun Qualification Licensing law, upheld by the Fourth Circuit, which requires residents to obtain a license with training, fingerprints, and a background check before purchasing a handgun. (more…)
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Update: MCPD is investigating this as a fatal shooting.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to a shooting in the 3900blk of Franklin St in Kensington on Monday, January 13. (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich issued the following statement on the death of Master Firefighter Christopher Higgins: (more…)