A Silver Spring man is $500,000 richer after purchasing a winning lottery scratch-off at Long Branch Beer & Wine in Silver Spring. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
Author: Patrick Herron
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is seeking two suspects in a commercial burglary that occurred on March 19, 2025, at 11:51 p.m. in the 7900 block of Fenton Street in Silver Spring.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 16 attorneys general sued the Trump administration for delaying and terminating NIH grant funding, alleging it unlawfully disrupts scientific research and public health initiatives. (more…)
Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman issued a statement on Friday in support of American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten’s letter raising concerns about the risks public pension funds face by investing in Tesla, citing the company’s weak performance, governance issues, and lack of transparency. (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced the expansion of the County’s residential curbside recycling program to include on-call collection of electronic items and batteries for residents with County-provided recycling services, with full implementation expected by the end of 2025. (more…)
Montgomery County officials announced $1.2 million in FY25 grants to help local nonprofit and faith-based organizations enhance security and deter hate crimes, with funding available for measures such as hiring security personnel, installing cameras, and participating in a new MoCo Connect public safety program. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested a 16-year-old from Wheaton and a 17-year-old from Olney on multiple handgun charges following a traffic stop near the Glenmont Shopping Center on April 2, 2025. (more…)
Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation will hold a virtual public hearing on Monday, April 28, to discuss a proposed restriction on right turns from Franklin Avenue onto Leighton Avenue in Silver Spring during peak hours, allowing residents to provide input before a final decision is made. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore announced the 2025 Maryland Sustainable Growth Awards, recognizing individuals, organizations, and projects that promote well-planned economic and community development while advancing sustainability across the state. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call on Thursday, April 3, for a sick person on Ruatan Street in Takoma Park. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jacob Lineberry, a missing 48-year-old from Silver Spring. (more…)