Montgomery County Police responded early Saturday morning to a report of shots fired in Gaithersburg. (more…)
A bedroom fire displaced four adults Friday evening in a Gaithersburg townhouse, but quick actions by the occupant and working smoke alarms helped prevent the fire from spreading, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service.
The Frederick-Gaithersburg-Bethesda region has once again been recognized as one of the most arts-vibrant communities in the United States, marking a decade of consistent national recognition. SMU DataArts, the National Center for Arts Research, released its 10th annual Arts Vibrancy Index ranking and placed the Frederick-Gaithersburg-Bethesda region at No. 24 among 100 core based statistical areas for 2025.
Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse in Rockville has been named to Eater DC’s March 2026 list of the “Best New Restaurants Around DC,” once again earning recognition as the only restaurant in Maryland included in the roundup (a video of the grand opening celebration and experience can be seen below).
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.
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.
ESPN is projecting a major offseason overhaul for the Washington Commanders as the team looks to rebound from a disappointing 5-12 season.
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center is urgently seeking adopters and foster volunteers after the shelter exceeded capacity for large dogs.
The Montgomery County Council will hold multiple meetings Monday, March 9, including a briefing on legislation in the Maryland General Assembly and reviews of several local bills, zoning measures and capital spending plans.
A Montgomery County judge sentenced Sophia Negroponte, 33, of Washington, D.C., to 35 years in prison for the 2020 killing of Yousuf Rasmussen.
NBC4 meteorologist Doug Kammerer is watching the potential for a significant winter storm system to impact the region in mid-March.
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Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton is adjusting its schedule this spring and summer as Montgomery Parks completes several major improvements to the facility. Brookside Nature Center is managed separately from Brookside Gardens. Brookside Gardens’ hours are not affected by closings at the Nature Center.
The National Park Service announced that peak bloom for the cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin and National Mall is projected to occur between March 29 and April 1, depending on weather conditions.