Maryland’s sports wagering market contributed $88.9 million to the state in Fiscal Year 2025, a 47.4% increase over the previous year, with $9.2 million generated in June alone. The state’s share supports the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education fund, and starting June 1, mobile operators began paying a higher tax rate under new legislation passed during the 2025 General Assembly session. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Wise Da’Science Dickerson, a missing 10-year-old from Montgomery Village. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jalia Barber, a missing 17-year-old from Rockville. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) – 2nd District detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a vandalism incident that occurred in Bethesda earlier this week. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Esther Chemai, a missing 77-year-old woman from Germantown. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded to a collision on Germantown Rd (Route 118) near Charity Ln in Germantown, where a vehicle likely struck a large downed tree. (more…)
Montgomery County received 39 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards for 2025, recognizing innovative and effective programs across various departments in areas such as public health, safety, environment, and transportation. (more…)
The Economic Development Committee will meet on July 10 to receive a briefing on Montgomery County’s first-quarter 2025 economic indicators, covering topics such as employment, real estate, venture capital, and the manufacturing sector.
On June 27, the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) issued a Missing Persons notification for 29-year-old George Njoroge.
On Tuesday, Governor Wes Moore criticized the Supreme Court’s ruling on AFGE (American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO, et al) v. Trump, warning it endangers federal workers, especially in Maryland, and accused the Trump administration of undermining government stability and public service. (more…)
The Maryland Renaissance Festival, which takes places annually at 1821 Crownsville Rd in Annapolis, returns for its 49th season from August 23 through October 19, offering nine weekends of family-friendly entertainment, jousting, artisan crafts, food, and performances in the 27-acre Village of Revel Grove. (more…)