Montgomery County has released its Memorial Day holiday schedule, outlining closures and service changes for Monday, May 26. (more…)
Author: Patrick Herron
Montgomery County Police are investigating an armed robbery at an Aldi on Cherry Hill Road in White Oak, where a suspect reportedly stole items and displayed a knife. Surveillance images have been released and a reward of up to $10,000 is offered for information leading to an arrest.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced three fair housing settlements addressing income source discrimination and tenant screening practices, aiming to improve housing access and stability for voucher users and individuals with criminal records.
The Maryland Department of Health is seeking public comment on proposed regulations to strengthen oversight of community-based behavioral health programs by clarifying standards, establishing staffing requirements, streamlining licensing, and enhancing enforcement, as part of a broader effort to combat fraud and ensure quality care. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore held the final bill signing ceremony of 2025, enacting legislation that turns Maryland’s projected budget deficit into a surplus and reforms the state’s procurement process to increase transparency and small business access. Other bills signed into law address energy affordability, workplace safety, prescription drug costs, public health in libraries, military housing rights, and establish a new Department of Social and Economic Mobility. (more…)
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The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has charged a 17-year-old from Olney with vehicular manslaughter after an investigation determined he was driving at high speed and using a cell phone during a February crash that killed a Bethesda man. (more…)
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The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday in the 1500 block of November Circle in White Oak. (more…)
Five Guys has started construction on its upcoming location at Westfield Wheaton Mall. The restaurant will be located in the Costco wing, near the future Oak, Barrel, and Vine liquor store. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a three-vehicle crash on Tuesday morning in Redland at Shady Grove Rd and Mill Run Dr.
The Frederick County Health Department is warning residents about the presence of 5F-ADB, a dangerous and illegal synthetic cannabinoid also known as Spice or K2, found in products labeled “THC, Diazy La Ruse, Peufra The Tiger.” The drug can cause severe health effects or death, and the department urges anyone witnessing an overdose to administer Narcan and call 911 immediately. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has announced its Memorial Day schedule for Monday, May 26, with most services operating on a Sunday or holiday schedule, some routes suspended, free parking at public garages and meters, and no MARC or most MTA Commuter Bus service.