U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best Places to Live rankings, highlighting 15 Maryland communities recognized for factors including affordability, quality of life, job market strength, and overall desirability (list below).
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Montgomery County police have arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred earlier this month outside the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in North Bethesda.
MCPD released its daily crime summaries for May 25 and May 26, detailing reported incidents across Montgomery County, including vehicle thefts, assaults, burglaries, and firearm-related arrests.
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Key Takeaways:
- Coaching Salud Holistica (CSH) is transforming maternal health in Maryland by offering culturally responsive health education and support.
- Founded by Jhoselyn Rodriguez, CSH empowers Latino, immigrant, and diverse families through education, community engagement, workforce development, and vital maternal health services.
- CSH directly addresses maternal health disparities, particularly in Latino and immigrant communities, by providing robust doula training programs.
- The doula training curriculum is uniquely crafted for doulas serving these communities, integrating cultural traditions and advocacy with trauma-informed and equity training.
- Beyond training, CSH fosters community connections, exemplified by their upcoming Maternal & Infant Health Resource Fair.
Coaching Salud Holistica (CSH) is actively transforming maternal health outcomes in Maryland. They are addressing a growing need for culturally responsive health education and support in communities across the state. This need is particularly urgent given that Latina women in Maryland experience higher rates of certain maternal health complications compared to other groups, underscoring significant disparities in care.
Founded by Jhoselyn Rodriguez, a bilingual community health leader, educator, and advocate, CSH is deeply committed to empowering Latino, immigrant, and diverse families. This commitment shines through their comprehensive approach, encompassing education, community engagement, workforce development, and vital maternal health services. This dedication is further exemplified in their mission to empower families and transform maternal and infant health outcomes. (more…)
The Gaithersburg Police Department announced that patrol officers arrested a 36-year-old driver during a recent traffic stop after allegedly discovering a loaded Smith & Wesson .38 Special revolver and suspected crack cocaine inside the vehicle. (more…)
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Pittsburgh-based Millie’s Ice Cream is preparing to open its first Maryland location in Gaithersburg’s Downtown Crown.
Plans have officially been submitted to convert the former SunTrust/Truist bank building at Germantown Square Shopping Center into a new Starbucks with a drive-thru.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police, Fourth District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Joyce Walker, a missing 73-year-old from Silver Spring. (more…)
DMV Empanadas at 560 N. Frederick Ave. in the Gaithersburg Square shopping center has announced plans to open a new location soon at 10 N. Calvert Street in Baltimore. (more…)
Rosegate Boutique has announced its grand opening celebration will take place May 29 and 30 from 12 pm to 6 pm. The new boutique is located at 22 Grand Corner Avenue in Gaithersburg at the former site of Bluemercury at Rio Lakefront. (more…)
Romero’s Italian Restaurant has begun its soft opening at 2666 University Boulevard West in Wheaton, taking over the longtime home of Cristina Ristorante Italiano. We stopped by to get a first look and tried several menu items (video below).
Goodwill of Greater Washington’s new Germantown location officially opened its doors to the community this morning, Tuesday, May 26.