A Rockville man is facing federal charges tied to a massive cryptocurrency hack that allegedly drained tens of millions of dollars from a decentralized exchange.
Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream is set to officially welcome the community to its newest Montgomery County location in Chevy Chase with a full opening weekend celebration on April 4 and 5.
Macky Hair Salon is set to celebrate its grand opening this weekend in Potomac, bringing a new full-service salon experience to Cabin John Village.
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.
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.
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.
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a shooting inside a Germantown grocery store. Surveillance footage from the store can be seen in the video below.
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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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Montgomery County Police 4th District officers were dispatched at 10:12am to the 13100 block of Ewood Lane in the Glenmont/Layhill area for a barricade situation involving a 62-year-old man.
Montgomery County Police 5th District officers and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded at approximately 9:44 am to the 18000 block of Cottage Garden Drive in Germantown for a reported self-inflicted accidental shooting. (more…)
Maryland ranks among the more financially literate states in the country, coming in 10th overall in a new 2026 report from WalletHub released during National Financial Literacy Month. The study comes as nearly 2 in 5 Americans say they expect to carry more credit card debt by the end of the year, underscoring the importance of financial education and habits.
Multiple Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) units responded to a reported fire alarm Tuesday afternoon around 4pm in downtown Bethesda, prompting a significant emergency response after conditions on scene led to an upgrade to a high-rise fire.