The Maryland Department of Health is urging residents to protect themselves from cold-related illnesses like frostbite and hypothermia as temperatures drop, emphasizing precautions such as wearing layers, checking on vulnerable neighbors, and accessing warming centers if needed. (more…)
Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland at 7002 Arundel Mills Cir #7777 in Hanover has received top honors as Best Overall Casino and Best Overall Gaming Resort in Maryland in the 2024 Strictly Slots Awards, marking its fifth consecutive win as the state’s top casino. The AAA Four Diamond property also earned a total of 10 first-place awards, including Best Variety of Slots and Best Slot Club Promotions, along with multiple second and third-place recognitions. (more…)
Per the news release: “The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces the launch of its annual Gift Outside the Box campaign, encouraging people to “gift greener” this holiday season. DEP has partnered with local businesses and organizations to challenge residents to reduce waste by thinking differently about how they shop for gifts. (more…)
UPDATE: Luis Nunez has been located safe and unharmed.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Luis Nunez, a missing 33-year-old autistic man.
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…)
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center will host a waived-fee adoption event, “Home for the Holidays,” on Dec. 14 and 15 to help find homes for pets and clear the shelter for the holiday season.
La Frontera, located at 3 Russell Ave in Gaithersburg, will reopen on Wednesday, December 4, after being forced to close due to a fire during an arson spree last September. To celebrate its return, the restaurant is offering 10% off all dine-in and carry-out orders throughout December. (more…)
Montgomery County’s Office of Procurement reported record spending in Fiscal Year 2024, awarding $248.1 million to Minority, Female, and Disabled-Owned businesses and $130.5 million to Local Small Businesses, achieving the highest percentages in both programs’ histories. (more…)
Montgomery County Police 3rd District officers made multiple arrests and seized weapons, drugs, and $24,000 in suspected drug money during proactive policing efforts on Tuesday night. In two separate incidents, officers recovered stolen and discarded firearms, confiscated drugs, and arrested suspects who now face felony charges. (more…)
The Johns Hopkins House, Inc. and its founder, Robert S. Brown, have been permanently banned from charitable soliciting in Maryland following a settlement over violations of the Maryland Solicitations Act, including misleading donors and misusing funds, according to Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and Secretary of State Susan C. Lee. (more…)
The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring has extended its contract with Sandy Spring Friends School for several decades, ensuring its operations will continue at the current location, where it has served as a popular ropes course and zipline destination since 2010. (more…)