A Montgomery County couple from Silver Spring recently claimed a $4 million Mega Millions prize after replaying a set of numbers originally generated by a quick pick ticket that had not won the previous week. (more…)
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The Storm Prediction Center is warning that the severe weather threat across the region is increasing through the morning, with meteorologists noting that a tornado watch could be issued for the area within the next few hours.
Northwest High School alumna Rei Ami is now an Academy Award winner. The artist, born Sarah Yeeun Lee, helped make history Sunday night as the animated film KPop Demon Hunters took home two Oscars at the 98th Academy Awards. The film won Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for the track “Golden,” performed by Rei Ami alongside EJAE and Audrey Nuna.
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Update: The game has been postponed. Please check with @moco.hoops for updates.
Montgomery County’s top high school basketball seniors will take the court together one final time this week as part of the 2025-2026 Montgomery County Coaches Senior All-Star Game.
Laurel Leaf, Takoma Park’s houseplant, used book, and vintage decor and furniture shop was just named “best place for fun gifts” in Washingtonian Magazine’s 2026 Best of Washington edition! We also just won “best place to buy plants” in City Paper’s Best of DC, for the second year in a row.
We’re so grateful for the recognition! To celebrate, we’re offering 15% off any one item in the shop for the rest of the month to anyone who gives us the code BESTOF2026 (furniture excluded). Come see our lush, cozy, and stylish space and we hope you will agree with our accolades.
General admission is $25 per person, which includes chili tastings. Free Admission for kids under 18, Police Officers and their Family is provided by MCPF). All proceeds benefit the Foundation’s mission to strengthen community-police relationships, support officers wellness, and enhance public safety initiatives across Montgomery County.
In addition to delicious chili, attendees can enjoy local craft beer from Lone Oak Brewery, family activities, and opportunities to meet and interact with Montgomery County police officers in a fun, relaxed setting.
“Coming soon” and “now hiring” signage has been installed at Goodwill of Greater Washington’s upcoming Germantown location, where the interior buildout appears largely complete. (more…)
Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds and possible tornadoes are expected across the Washington, D.C. region this afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
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The McDonald’s at 7200 Muncaster Mill Road in the Red Mill Shops shopping center closed its doors permanently on Sunday, March 15, ending a decades-long run in the Derwood community (photos below).
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Updated with additional information from MCPD
A barricade situation in the Layhill/Aspen Hill area Sunday afternoon ended with a 29-year-old man taken into custody after several hours of negotiations with police.
Montgomery County Public Schools will dismiss students early on Monday, March 16, as forecasters warn of a potentially dangerous severe weather event expected to move through the region during the afternoon hours.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has declared a State of Preparedness ahead of a significant severe weather threat expected to impact the state on Monday, March 16. (more…)
The National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center have warned that severe thunderstorms capable of producing widespread damaging winds and tornadoes are expected across parts of the Mid-Atlantic on Monday.