On Friday, a California man pleaded guilty in Montgomery County Circuit Court to multiple theft charges related to a scheme that defrauded over $1.1 million from an elderly Silver Spring resident, with sentencing set for December 9, 2024; the case marks the first conviction in a series of similar international gold bar scams targeting vulnerable victims in the county. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is conducting the 2024 Rider Survey to gather feedback on the County’s bus service, which will help secure federal funding and guide future improvements to the transit system.
Charley Prime Foods at 9811 Washington Blvd in Gaithersburg’s Rio has announced it will be closed through Monday due to an equipment issue in its kitchen. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, along with 17 other attorneys general, filed an amicus brief supporting the removal of North Carolina’s restrictions on mifepristone access, arguing that these restrictions conflict with the FDA’s determinations and create unnecessary barriers to reproductive healthcare. (more…)
Approximately 75 Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) firefighters responded to a fire at a single-family home in the 1400 block of Gerard St. in Rockville on Friday, October 18. (more…)
9:56am Update: All lanes open Northbound I-270 local lanes at Muddy Branch Rd. Expect residual delays. (more…)
Approximately 75 Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) firefighters responded to a fire at a single-family home in the 1400 block of Gerard St. in Rockville on Friday, October 18.
The Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel will offer its final rides at Wheaton Regional Park on Sunday, October 27, before being refurbished and relocated to its original intended home at Ovid Hazen Wells Recreational Park in Clarksburg. A new carousel is planned for Wheaton in spring 2025, while the beloved miniature train will continue to operate at the park. (more…)
On Friday, Governor Wes Moore announced $60.5 million in federal and state funding to support victim services across Maryland, aiming to enhance resources for crime victims through a competitive grant process that includes new service providers and broader geographic reach.
Montgomery County Police 6th District Commander Eric Stancliff announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with an assault at the Montgomery Village Health Care Center in the 19000blk of Watkins Mill Rd. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a commercial burglary that occurred on Friday, October 4, 2024, at The Red Rooster restaurant in the 10000 block of Damascus Boulevard. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him. (more…)