The Rockville-Montgomery Swim Club was ranked the No. 9 swim team in the U.S. by USA Swimming for 2024 and earned Gold Medal Club status for the second consecutive year, placing it among the top 1% of over 2,800 teams nationwide. (more…)
Author: Patrick Herron
Sky Kitchen at 9805 Main St in the Damascus Shopping Center has closed. (more…)
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The McDonald’s located at 11564 Rockville Pike in North Bethesda has permanently closed, with signage removed on Thursday morning. A new McDonald’s is set to open at 11710 Rockville Pike, the former site of Arby’s (construction photos below).
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating the theft of a 2013 Hyundai Elantra from Wheaton Mall on December 19, 2024. Police have released suspect descriptions and surveillance photos, and are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to arrests. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire at a commercial building on Blackwell Rd. in Rockville involving an autoclave in a biohazard room.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is urging residents to plan ahead and avoid driving under the influence of alcohol or cannabis during the holiday season. To address impaired driving, MCPD has launched a “Holiday Task Force,” running sobriety checkpoints and patrols from November 20 through January 11. (more…)
The Montgomery County Public Library in Damascus will close on January 31 for a 20-22 month renovation, with plans to reopen in fall 2026, featuring updates to accessibility, comfort, and functionality, including new collaboration spaces, ADA-compliant restrooms, and significant building improvements. (more…)
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Gaithersburg is now home to Upcycled, a unique, family-run business that opened on January 1, 2025, at 18959 Bonanza Way. This “hybrid concept” combines a vintage and pre-loved fashion store with a cozy coffee shop offering a variety of iced and hot lattes. (more…)
Montgomery Parks’ January events include the Garden of Lights, volunteer opportunities, activities honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rev. Josiah Henson, fitness classes, and family-friendly programs like School’s Out Skate Days and robotics workshops. (more…)
Signature Dish, a television program on WETA PBS that discovers and reveals the standout dishes at a wide array of the region’s best restaurants, will feature four Montgomery County restaurants on its upcoming 3rd season. (more…)