In March 2017, 17-year-old Christian Matthews was strangled in his family’s Silver Spring home during an attack by two men orchestrated by his older sister, Leaundra Matthews. One of the two men who killed Christian, Daniel “Ghost” Howard, 29, of Silver Spring, was sentenced today to 30 years in prison suspend all but 23 years to serve and five years of supervised probation upon release. Howard will receive credit for three years served.
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) State Highway Administration (SHA) has released its major lane closures for this weekend (August 2, 3, and 4). They can be seen below, by county:
Anne Arundel County
The Lake House at Copper Canyon Grill is the place to be seen.
Located on the waterfront at Rio in Gaithersburg, The Lake House brings together handcrafted cocktails, chef-prepared cuisine, and unbeatable lakefront.
Meet friends after work, enjoy date night, or soak in the energy of the season at Montgomery County’s premier outdoor dining destination.
The Lake House at Copper Canyon Grill.
Where summer comes alive.
Chef Prepared. Always Fresh. Eat Well.
According to the Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, “Montgomery County has activated a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat from 12 pm to 6 pm Sat, 8/3. Expect the heat index to be above 95º F. Stay hydrated. Take precautions to protect yourself & pets from heat-related illnesses.” (more…)
5:25pm Update: “LOCKDOWN LIFTED Public Safety continuing coordination with local police who have advised there is no longer a threat to the campus. The Rockville campus lockdown is now lifted. A heavy police presence will remain in the perimeter area of the campus, 355 and College parkway. Avoid the area.” (more…)
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Wawa has announced its “Cheers to Classrooms” initiative that toasts teachers and school staff with free any size hot coffee and fountain beverage that will launch in the Mid-Atlantic operating area of PA, NJ, DE, MD, VA, NC and Washington D.C. in September 2024.
On August 1, 2024, at approximately 7:17 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 200 block of Elm Avenue after receiving a call of a gunshot victim being transported from […]
The cities of Gaithersburg and Rockville have asked residents and businesses to conserve water under a regional drought watch issued earlier in the week by the Drought Coordination Committee of […]
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested 56-year-old Jose Melvin Mendoza, the owner of Passion Bakery Café located in the 2200 block of Bel Pre Road, Silver Spring.
Montgomery County Police (MD) 4th District-Wheaton-Glenmont announced that four individuals were arrested on Thursday, August 1, after a police stop in Aspen Hill.
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair returns on Friday, August 9th and will run through Saturday, August 17th. This will be the 75th annual fair and its fourth year back after having to cancel for the first time in its 70+ year history in 2020 due to Covid restrictions. (more…)
Last June we let you know that Quincy’s officially signed a lease to bring its new concept, Quincy’s Club House, to 245 Kentlands Blvd. The country club style restaurant, bar, and golf venue is taking over the location that was recently home to Not Your Average Joe’s. A $990,000 permit to begin alterations in the space was approved this past spring and now ownership tells us that they’re hoping for a September/October opening (Fall 2024).