The Montgomery County Department of Police Alcohol Initiatives Unit will conduct a sobriety checkpoint tonight (Saturday, May 23, 2026) at an undisclosed location in Montgomery County, along with focused enforcement targeting impaired driving.
A new pizza restaurant appears to be headed to Cloverly. According to a recent liquor license hearing notice, Doughboys Pizza is planning to take over the former Bear Brick Oven Pizza space at 15410 New Hampshire Ave.
Montgomery County Public Schools will increase meal prices for paying students beginning in the 2026-2027 school year following approval by the Board of Education on May 21.
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- 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…)
A Gaithersburg man has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for orchestrating a SNAP benefits fraud scheme involving stolen identities, fraudulent EBT cards, passport fraud, and witness tampering.
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Montgomery County has announced that County offices will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, with Ride On, Metrobus, and Metrorail operating on modified holiday schedules, free parking at County garages and meters, and MARC Train service suspended.
Montgomery County officials announced that temporary bus bay changes are currently in effect at the Wheaton Metro Station due to the ongoing bus shelter replacement project.
Twenty-seven years ago this week, Home Improvement stars Patricia Richardson and Tim Allen appeared together on the cover of TV Guide as the massively popular sitcom prepared to air its final episodes after eight seasons on ABC. More than two decades later, Richardson’s connection to Montgomery County remains a fun piece of local television history.
Takoma Park Police are investigating an alleged assault and theft that occurred Tuesday afternoon at the Walgreens located in the 1300 block of University Boulevard.
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred early Friday morning on northbound Interstate 270 near Shady Grove Road in Montgomery County. (more…)
The Takoma Park Police Department has announced that it has been forced to create a new official Facebook page due to ongoing technical issues that Facebook has been unable to resolve.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Missing Persons/Cold Case Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 42-year-old Lynnard Slaughter. (more…)