On Tuesday, Governor Wes Moore held the second bill signing ceremony of 2025, enacting several measures including the Expungement Reform Act, Second Look Act, and Protect Our Federal Workers Act. The new laws aim to expand expungement eligibility, provide sentencing review opportunities for long-term inmates, and support federal workers affected by job disruptions. (more…)
Celtic Cup Coffee at 8455 Colesville Road, Suite 101B in Silver Spring, will hold its grand opening celebration on Saturday, April 26. The event will feature live Irish traditional music, a dance demo by the Culkin School of Irish Dance, coffee roasting demonstrations, prize giveaways, and an opening ceremony with a land acknowledgement and ribbon cutting. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a multi-vehicle collision at Bradley Lane and Maple Avenue in Bethesda around 5:30pm on Tuesday.
UPDATE: Brandon Smith has been located safe and unharmed. Per MCPD: “The Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd District Investigative Section is asking for the public’s assistance in locating […]
Here is a list of businesses that have recently opened, or are set to open soon in Germantown, MD: (more…)
On Monday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich issued a statement expressing his condolences on the passing of Pope Francis: (more…)
Del Mar Latin Food is now open at 18058 Mateny Road in the Cloppers Mill Village shopping center in Germantown, taking over the space formerly occupied by La Casita, which closed in July 2023. (more…)
The Maryland State Police announced that a Virginia man has been charged in connection with two armed road rage incidents in Maryland, including firearm brandishing and a shooting, and now faces felony charges including attempted murder as he awaits extradition. (more…)
On Monday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich vetoed Expedited Bill 2-25, which would have provided a 20-year, 100% property tax exemption for converting underused commercial buildings into rental housing, arguing it lacked fiscal safeguards, offered excessive benefits to developers without proven need, and could harm county revenues, racial equity, and community stability.
Smoothie King is now open at 20630 Seneca Meadows Parkway at the Shops at Seneca Meadows development (where Wegmans is located) in Germantown. Smoothie King is located in part of the space that was previously home to DaMarco The Italian Place, with F45 Training occupying the other portion of the space. (more…)
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. George in Bethesda, MD, will hold its annual Greek Festival on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1, 2025, starting at 12 pm. The festival will be held on the church grounds at 7701 Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda, and is free and open to the public. (more…)