Montgomery County has awarded a $9,016 MOVE grant to IT consulting firm Powersolv to support its relocation from Reston, Virginia, to Rockville, where the company plans to expand operations and add new jobs as part of the County’s ongoing efforts to attract and retain technology businesses.
The Montgomery County Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, June 10, to consider a range of items, including a vote on the reappointment of Inspector General Megan Davey Limarzi, interviews for key positions, and the introduction of zoning and budget measures. (more…)
Häagen-Dazs will hold a grand opening celebration for its new Gaithersburg location at 211 Market Street West on Saturday, June 21, 2025. The store, which officially opened in April, is located in Kentlands Market Square. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a fatal collision in which 85-year-old Joel Allen Katz of Silver Spring was struck by an SUV while riding his bicycle on Bramblewood Drive on June 1, 2025, and later died from his injuries. (more…)
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 16 Attorneys General have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration and the ATF to block the planned redistribution of Forced Reset Triggers—classified as illegal machinegun conversion devices—arguing the move violates federal law and poses serious public safety risks.
A version of this story was originally published in October 2020, written by Tom Merritt
Cycling enthusiasts in Washington DC and Montgomery County area have been embarking on a long-distance ride that stretches all the way to Pittsburgh. By connecting two distinguished trails– the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal Towpath and the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP)– cyclists can experience a continuous, car-free route spanning approximately 334.5 miles without ever needing to ride on a road.
On Sunday, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following statement on President Trump’s deployment of federalized National Guard troops: (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will hold a hybrid public meeting on June 17 to present and gather feedback on proposed pedestrian safety improvements along a 1.3-mile stretch of Randolph Road in Silver Spring, identified as part of the Vision Zero High Injury Network.
Daniel Stern, best known for his role as Marv Murchins, one half of the infamous “Sticky Bandits” duo alongside Joe Pesci, has deep roots in the Bethesda community. He grew up in Bethesda and attended Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, where he appeared in several theater productions. Although he eventually left school to pursue acting in New York, his early experiences in the local arts scene helped shape his future career. (more…)
The Caribbean-American Heritage Celebration & Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 3:00–8:00 PM at Wheaton’s Marian Fryer Town Plaza (2424 Reedie Drive). (more…)
On Thursday, Governor Wes Moore announced the launch of Maryland’s Federal Emergency Loan Program, offering eligible former federal employees a $700 no-interest loan to help with financial hardship following job loss due to federal layoffs, relocations, or closures.