MoComCon, an all-day, all-ages event celebrating comics, graphic novels, and fandoms, returns to Montgomery County this Saturday, March 22, and Sunday, March 23, at the BlackRock Center for the Arts and Germantown Library. (more…)
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined 16 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s parole pathways for certain immigrants fleeing dangerous conditions.
A winning $250,000 Maryland Lottery Pick 5 ticket was recently sold at the 7-Eleven on Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the sentencing of Tavonia Stackhouse and Monica Brown for financially exploiting a vulnerable adult at Rescuing Hearts Assisted Living Facility in Baltimore City. Stackhouse was sentenced to 60 days in jail and restitution of $25,291.80, while Brown received time served, restitution of $3,000, and 100 hours of community service, with both defendants barred from providing care for vulnerable adults or participating in federally funded health programs.
Montgomery County Council Committees will hold meetings on Monday, March 24 to discuss various policy updates and budget reviews. The agenda includes updates on the county’s Cultural Plan, amendments to the public libraries’ capital budget, transportation services regulations, the solid waste management plan, and zoning text amendments related to self-storage and commercial-to-residential conversions. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County government:
A 14-year-old has been arrested and charged with attempted robbery and assault after attacking a 15-year-old in the Glenmont area on March 20, 2025.
Crime in the Downtown Silver Spring Business District has decreased by 7.6% over the past year, with significant drops in carjackings (68%), robbery (24%), and homicide (25%) from 2023 to 2024.
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Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Legend Pompee, a missing 15-year-old from Washington, D.C. (more…)
Maryland leaders announced an agreement on the FY 2026 budget framework, which eliminates a $3.3 billion structural deficit while maintaining a positive cash balance. The plan includes $2.3 billion in budget cuts and aims to ensure fiscal stability while continuing investments in key state programs.
The Maryland Attorney General’s Office is advising consumers to be cautious of scams and aggressive marketing during March Madness, urging them to use only legal sports wagering operators regulated by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency. Residents are encouraged to verify platforms, read terms carefully, and seek help for gambling-related issues if needed.
The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed two measles cases in Prince George’s County residents who recently traveled internationally, unrelated to other recent cases in the region.