News

Back in May we let you know that the owner of popular dim sum restaurants China Garden (Rockville) and Han Palace (Tysons, Woodley Park, Barracks Row), Chris Zhu, announced that she is bringing a new restaurant to Rio– taking over the space that was previously home to Union Jack’s until June 2020. (more…)


Health

Per the Maryland Attorney General’s Office: “Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a multistate coalition in opposing a state law in Oklahoma that blocks transgender youth from accessing […]


DMV

This weekend, Nov. 18 -19, Metro crews will perform critical track work and make rail adjustments on a section of track between Foggy Bottom and Clarendon/Arlington Cemetery. Due to single tracking Metro will operate significantly reduced frequencies – every 26 minutes – on the Blue and Orange lines, with Silver Line service operating between Ashburn and Ballston only.

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Beyond MoCo

Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) superintendent, Dr. Michael Martirano, announced that he will be retiring from his position, effective January 10th, 2024. He has served as superintendent for the school system since May of 2017. The message below was sent on Nov. 17, 2023 by HCPSS Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano to staff and families:

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Crime

Per MCPD:  Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 33-year-old Markus Tyrelle Dowdy, who is wanted in connection with the homicide that occurred on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the America’s Best Wings restaurant in the 11200 block of New Hampshire Ave.

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Crime

According to Metro Transit Police (MTPD), Mekhi Thomas, 23, of D.C., has been arrested in connection with an attempted rape that occurred aboard a Red line train on Thursday, November 16 in Silver Spring.

MTPD tweeted that Thomas was taken into custody and is being charged with attempted rape, assault, robbery, and several additional charges. Thomas is currently being held on without bond. We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.