Blog - Page 1769 of 3053

Published May 26, 2023 at 6:18PM | Updated June 5, 2023 at 4:32PM

Montgomery Parks is postponing the community meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 6, 2023, about plans to develop a disc golf course at Northwest Branch Recreational Park. The meeting is being postponed due to health reasons. A new meeting date will be announced soon. We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause.

Montgomery Parks will hold a community meeting on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, from 7‒9 p.m. at the National Capital Trolley Museum to share information about a proposed disc golf course at Northwest Branch Recreational Park(Aspen Hill/Silver Spring). Parks staff will provide details about the project including how disc golf will activate this largely undeveloped park and complement the National Capital Trolley Museum.

Events

Regal Germantown is Offering $2 Movie Tickets to Classic Family Movies This Summer

By MCS Staff

Published May 26, 2023 at 4:18PM | Updated June 6, 2023 at 8:05AM

Regal in Germantown (20000 Century Blvd) will offer $2 tickets to movies all summer, every Tuesday and Wednesday for “Regal Summer Movie Express.” During the first show of the day, enjoy $2 tickets as Regal brings great family movies back to the BIG screen. This is the only Montgomery County Regal location that will be participating in the event, which will last for weeks while school is out. The full schedule can be seen below:

Week 1 — June 20 & 21

Crime

Man Found Guilty of Murder and First Degree Assault For Stabbing Two People in Rockville Last September

By MCS Staff

Published May 26, 2023 at 4:01PM

Per the Office of the Montgomery County State’s Attorney: This week, In the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, before the Honorable John Maloney, defendant, Scorpio Alexander Stanfield, 32, of unknown address, was found guilty of second-degree murder and first-degree assault for stabbing attacks on two victims in Rockville.

Both trials were prosecuted by Assistant State’s Attorneys Lauren Turner and Gabe Carrera. The stabbings occurred on Saturday, September 3^rd, 2022 on Hungerford Dr. in Rockville. Officers with Rockville City Police and Montgomery County Police arrived at the 700 block of Hungerford Dr. at approximately 9:55p.m. for a report of a stabbing. They located man suffering from a stab wound who provided a description of the suspect. That victim was transported to the hospital and survived.

A post from Housing Initiative Partnership

What if housing could feel more affordable and more connected?

Published June 16, 2026 at 10:45AM

Home sharing offers affordable, community-centered housing that can leave more room in your budget for travel, savings, creative projects, new experiences, and yes… your favorite coffee shop habit.

Less rent. More life.

Check out the website to learn more and see what rooms are available for rent!

Learn More

Uncategorized

Damascus Man Arrested for Assault and Reckless Endangerment After Threatening Teens With Shotgun at 7-Eleven

By Patrick Herron

Published May 26, 2023 at 3:47PM

The investigation revealed that when Melendez was exiting the store and returning to his vehicle, he began exchanging words with a group of teenagers in front of the store. Once Melendez was inside his vehicle, he produced a pump-action shotgun and pointed it at the teens while making threats. The juveniles dispersed, and Melendez was last seen leaving the area in a black Ford Explorer.

Event

Food Truck Friday Summer Series

August 28, 2026 12:00 pm -2:00 pm

Lafayette Federal Credit Union

2701 Tower Oaks Boulevard

Rockville, Maryland 20852

Website Contact Social

Connect with neighbors, learn about Lafayette Federal, and grab fun giveaways! All while enjoying food from local Food Truck.

First 75 registrants can receive free food.*

I-270

Baby Boy Born on I-270 on Thursday

By MCS Staff

Published May 26, 2023 at 3:45PM | Updated May 27, 2023 at 5:38PM

Healthy baby boy Conrad was born on the shoulder of 270N on May 25 at 5:51 PM. Dad reports mom and baby are doing great (photos below).

Heading to the hospital, the paramedics from Rockville Station 23 delivered the baby near exit 9, Sam Eig Highway. Mom and dad report the delivery was very quick and unexpected. Mom’s water broke as the ambulance pulled into their driveway and 20 minutes later a healthy 7lb 8oz, 20 inch baby Conrad made his entrance into the world. Mom and baby are receiving care at Holy Cross Germantown.

Crime

Police Investigating First-Degree Assault on Police Officer; Surveillance Photos of Suspect Released

By Patrick Herron

Published May 26, 2023 at 1:22PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Patrol Investigations Unit are investigating a first-degree assault on a Montgomery County Police officer that occurred on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in the parking lot of the Wegmans at 20600 Seneca Meadows Parkway in Germantown. Detectives have released photos of the male suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.

At approximately 2:07 p.m., 5th District officers responded to the location for the report of a theft in progress. The investigation by detectives has revealed that the suspect entered the store, placed merchandise in a cart and exited the store without paying. The suspect then walked across the street to the parking garage where officers approached him. The suspect quickly ran towards his vehicle. Officers attempted to prevent the suspect from getting in the vehicle, but they were unsuccessful. The suspect got in the vehicle and drove away, striking an officer with the driver side of the vehicle.

MCPD

Concern for Missing 16-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published May 26, 2023 at 12:41PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Anthony Amaya Ramos, a missing 16-year-old from Wheaton. Anthony was last seen on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at approximately 7:15 a.m., in the 2300 block of Blueridge Avenue. Anthony is approximately 5-feet, 5-inches tall and weighs 125 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a long sleeve gray shirt, gray pants and black sneakers.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Anthony Amaya Ramos is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigations Division at (240) 773-5400. Callers may remain anonymous.

Gaithersburg

Concern for Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published May 26, 2023 at 11:46AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Hanan Al-Saghir, a missing 15-year-old from Gaithersburg. Hanan was last seen on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at approximately 7 a.m., in the 19600 block of Goshen Road. Hanan is approximately 5-feet, 3-inches tall and weighs 110 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what clothing she was last seen wearing.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Hanan Al-Saghir is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigations Division at (240) 773-5400. Callers may remain anonymous.

Clarksburg

Day & Night Cereal Bar Has Cleared Out of Clarksburg Outlet Space

By Patrick Herron

Published May 26, 2023 at 11:43AM | Updated June 15, 2023 at 1:23PM

Based out of L.A, Day & Night Cereal bar featured bowls of cereal, ice cream, and milkshakes. Menu items included the Unicorn Breath (Fruity Lucky Charms, Fruity Pebbles, whipped cream, and strawberry drizzle) and the Rooooby Snacks (Cinnamon Toast Crunch, graham cracker, Oreo bits, and peanut butter and chocolate drizzles.)

According to its website, Day and Night has additional locations in Los Angeles, CA, Charlotte, NC, Springfield, VA, and Rock Hill, SC. H/t @lillymagillys

MoCo Pride

Council President Evan Glass Launches Fifth Annual LGBTQ+ Pride in Montgomery County

By Patrick Herron

Published May 26, 2023 at 10:28AM

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County Council President Evan Glass (At-Large) announced a series of LGBTQ+ Pride Month events throughout the month of June. Events include a Pride flag raising outside the Executive Office Building in Rockville, Pride Family Day at Glen Echo Park and a Pride youth writing competition.

“I’m excited to host Montgomery County’s fifth annual LGBTQ+ Pride month events,” said Council President Evan Glass. “This is a time for celebration, reflection and unity. Today, the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans are under relentless attack. Members of the LGBTQ+ community — especially people of color and trans people — continue to face discrimination and efforts to undermine their human rights. As we continue our struggle for greater civil rights and liberties, Pride Month is a time to not only reflect on our progress but to focus on the work ahead.”

Crime

Police Investigating Armed Robbery of Dunkin Donuts

By Patrick Herron

Published May 26, 2023 at 10:11AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating an armed robbery of a Dunkin Donuts that occurred on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.

The initial investigation has revealed that an unknown suspect entered a Dunkin Donuts in the 4300 block of Aspen Hill Road. The suspect walked up to the counter, displayed a box cutter and demanded money. When the employee began to back away from the counter, the suspect leaped over the counter and threatened the employee with a large knife he had in his waistband. The suspect then removed the cash boxes from the registers and left the scene. The suspect is described as a White or Hispanic male, approximately 40-years-old, 5-feet tall, with a thin build. He was wearing a white baseball hat, black jacket, light colored pants and tan work boots. He also had a white t-shirt around his face.