Event

Join Us for StoryBox Comics Fair, a two-day festival celebrating local and independent comics authors!

Day 1 – Saturday, June 27th, 11-5pm @ DwightMess compound (805 Silver Spring Ave): Events are open to the public, admission is FREE. Featuring Special Guest Artists, gallery exhibitions, workshops, artist talks, a modeling session (suggested donation) and exhibitors, you can dig in to indie comics and also tour the compound, which features an extensive comics collection, a rare video collection, Risograph and screenprinting studios.


Crime

Montgomery County Police released its daily crime summary outlining reported calls for service on March 31, 2026, highlighting a mix of burglaries, auto thefts, and two daytime shootings across multiple districts. The department is divided into six districts, each covering different parts of the county.

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MCFRS

Firefighters battled a large brush fire on the FDA White Oak Campus today. The fire, reported around two hours ago, was located in the area of Cherry Hill Road and FDA Boulevard, within Box Area 1529. Officials estimated that approximately 10 to 12 acres were involved at the height of the incident.

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Gaithersburg

Lakeforest Mall’s long-awaited demolition is officially underway, marking a major turning point for one of Montgomery County’s most recognizable retail sites. Demolition of Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg began on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, almost exactly three years after the mall permanently closed its doors on March 31, 2023. Video of the start of the demolition is available below.

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