The Germantown Flea Market returns Saturday, June 7, from 8am-1pm at the MARC rail commuter lot at the intersection of Germantown Rd. (Rt. 118) and Bowman Mill Drive. Additional details below courtesy of the Germantown Historical Society:
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Author: Patrick Herron
The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring has been named the #2 Adventure Park in the U.S. by USA Today’s 10Best competition, marking its second consecutive year receiving a top national honor and ranking #1 on the mainland. The park, which draws visitors from all 50 states, is the largest aerial ropes course and zipline park in Maryland and remains the only ACCT-accredited park in the state.
Attorney General Anthony Brown and a coalition of 23 other attorneys general won a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s plan to cut nearly 90% of AmeriCorps’ workforce and eliminate $400 million in programs. The court’s ruling restores services in plaintiff states, including Maryland, and prevents the closures from taking effect while litigation continues.
The Montgomery County Police Summer Traffic Task Force has conducted over 200 traffic stops and made 33 DUI arrests since launching on May 21, 2025. This joint initiative with partner agencies runs through the end of July and focuses on timeframes historically associated with increased impaired driving, including prom season, graduations, and summer holidays. (more…)
Maryland’s six casinos generated $176.4 million in gaming revenue in May 2025, a 1.9% increase from the same month last year, marking the state’s seventh-best month on record. Casino contributions to the state totaled $76.1 million, including $54.9 million for the Education Trust Fund, with most individual casinos reporting year-over-year gains.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Saturday, May 31, in Gaithersburg, where an 88-year-old woman later died after the vehicle she was in was rear-ended by a suspected unlicensed and intoxicated driver.
According to NBC4, organizers of the 20th annual Salvadoreñisimo Festival in Gaithersburg have canceled the event due to fears surrounding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Aiden “Niko” Offutt, a missing 12-year-old. (more…)
Trader Joe’s at 225 N. Washington St. in Rockville Town Square will officially open on Thursday, June 12 at 9 a.m. The new store occupies the former Dawson’s Market space, which closed last summer after twelve years in operation.
Governor Wes Moore visited Longfields Elementary School in Prince George’s County to highlight the impact of instructional coaching on improving student outcomes and supporting educators, particularly in underserved communities. The visit emphasized the success of Longfields’ coaching model, which has led to notable academic gains, and aligns with the state’s new Academic Excellence Program aimed at boosting literacy and math scores statewide.
Olney Theatre Center has announced three free community events this summer: a Juneteenth Celebration on June 19 featuring a live concert by Kanysha Williams, the Konvenience Festival on July 12 celebrating Korean culture, and SummerFest on July 27 with performances, workshops, and a drag showcase. Each event will also include local vendors, food, and family-friendly activities, with more details available at olneytheatre.org/community (more…)