A Silver Spring man was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for his role in an armed robbery at Busboys and Poets in Washington, D.C., after pleading guilty to brandishing a firearm during the crime. Law enforcement later arrested him at his residence, where they recovered multiple firearms, ammunition, and marijuana intended for distribution. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Nehemie Price, a missing 14-year-old from Hyattsville. (more…)
The Rockville City Police Department (RCPD) is investigating a discharging of a firearm that occurred Wednesday night.
Spring Wine Fling, organized by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), will run from March 20 to March 31, offering a two-course dinner with two glasses of wine for $55 at participating restaurants across the DC region. The event showcases seasonal menus with curated wine pairings, providing diners with a unique and affordable dining experience.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that a Baltimore County Grand Jury has issued a third indictment against Michael C. Okolo, 68, of Parkville, Maryland, for allegedly misusing $100,000 intended for a real estate investment. Okolo, previously indicted for theft and insurance fraud, is accused of misappropriating client funds for personal and business expenses, with trials scheduled for June 12, 2025, and an initial court appearance for the latest case set for April 14, 2025.
A United States Postal Service (USPS) letter carrier was robbed on October 29, 2024, in Rockville, MD, by a suspect driving a white Hyundai SUV, with a $150,000 reward being offered for information leading to an arrest.
According to the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), work along Montgomery Village Avenue between Mid-County Highway and Wightman Road in Gaithersburg will begin on Wednesday, March 19, impacting Ride On bus stops (more…)
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck, a traveling food truck selling Hello Kitty-themed treats, will make a stop at Pike & Rose in North Bethesda on Saturday, April 5th from 10am-7pm. (more…)
Radio station Hot 99.5 (WIHT FM) is currently running it’s annual “Best High School in the DMV” contest on Instagram now through March 31. The six Montgomery County high schools to make the “Sweet 16” are Montgomery Blair, Northwest, Northwood, Rockville, Wheaton, and Quince Orchard. (more…)
Nash and Smash at 10121 Colesville Rd in the Woodmoor Shopping Center in Silver Spring is offering free Iftar meals every Friday during Ramadan, from 6 PM to 7:30 PM at all its DMV locations. (more…)
Montgomery County’s Office of Procurement will host the “Montgomery County is Open for Business” event on March 31 at the Silver Spring Civic Building to help Federal contractors explore local government opportunities. The event will feature a panel discussion, exhibitor tables from local agencies, and on-site vendor registration to connect businesses, particularly small, minority, veteran, and women-owned companies, with County procurement opportunities.