Montgomery County Police Department released its daily crime summary for April 20, 2026, outlining a series of incidents reported across multiple districts, including several vehicle thefts, robberies, and commercial burglaries.
The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed the ICE Out Act, legislation introduced by Evan Glass, which prohibits privately owned immigration detention facilities from operating in the county.
A Gaithersburg resident claimed a $50,000 prize on April 20 after winning on a scratch-off ticket, according to Maryland Lottery officials.
The Rockville City Police Department is now accepting applications for a new eight-week program designed to give residents a behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement.
Celebrate Bookstore Romance Day with Romantique Books! Join us for an afternoon dedicated to romance readers, indie authors, and the local bookish community. Browse signed romance books, discover your next favorite read through our curated Blind Date with a Book bundles, and shop a wide selection of bookish gifts, stickers, bookmarks, reading accessories, and more.
Meet local romance authors, explore unique creations from local vendors, enjoy permanent jewelry and tiny book-themed tattoos, and celebrate independent bookstores with fellow readers. The first 50 guests will receive exclusive Bookstore Romance Day swag bags filled with bookish goodies, and a few lucky attendees may even discover extra surprise treats tucked inside.
A new grassroots concept aimed at filling a long-standing gap in Olney is beginning to take shape, with plans for a mobile bookstore that could eventually grow into a permanent community space.
Opening day for Molly Tea in Rockville quickly turned into a full-on scene, with a line stretching around the block as customers packed into 860 Festival Street for the brand’s DMV debut. A video of the experience can be seen below.
On Monday, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 22 states secured a federal court order blocking a policy from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that sought to penalize healthcare providers offering care to youth with gender dysphoria.
The last MCPS used car and computer sale of the school year will take place from 9-11am on Saturday, May 9 at Thomas Edison High School of Technology, located at 12501 Dalewood Drive in Silver Spring.
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With the gambling industry generating a record $78.7 billion in revenue last year, the personal-finance company WalletHub has released its report on the 2026’s Most Gambling-Addicted States, with Maryland coming in 41st overall (10th least).
The 7-Eleven located at 8484 Georgia Ave., at the intersection with Wayne Ave. in Silver Spring, is set to close next month, with signage on the front door confirming a final day of operation on May 6, 2026.
Anthony G. Brown and the Maryland Department of the Environment have filed a lawsuit against DC Water seeking penalties and damages related to a January 19, 2026 sewer rupture that released an estimated 240 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River and nearby tributaries over eight days.