Three Maryland cities, including two in Montgomery County, have been named among the 25 safest midsize cities in the United States in a new analysis by SmartAsset, a personal finance website known for its data-driven studies and rankings.
Written by Ben Sumner of Ki Whang Kim Traditional Martial Arts Association
Grandmaster Albert R. Cheeks, the founder and president of the Ki Whang Kim Traditional Martial Arts Association, a ninth-degree black belt, and one of the top U.S. taekwondo fighters of the 1970s, passed away on August 11, 2026. He was 74.
Spirit Halloween is now open at Clarksburg Premium Outlets, marking the seasonal retailer’s debut at the Clarksburg shopping center. (more…)
Washington Commanders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota suffered a sprained MCL during Friday’s preseason game against the Miami Dolphins.
Mental Health with Meredith (MHM) is a new self-pay therapy practice serving adults in Bethesda, Maryland, and surrounding areas.
Founded by Meredith Adams, LCPC, LPC, and EMDRIA-Approved Therapist, MHM focuses on trauma-informed care and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Meredith provides individualized support for adults navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, and major life transitions.
The Triumph Trek at the Rio is the ultimate celebration of strength, recovery and hope — and everyone is invited.
On Sunday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation and Adventist HealthCare Home Care Services will gather at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg for an untimed walk-or-wheel around the accessible lakeside path. This is not a race. Scooters, wheelchairs, walkers, strollers and every pace are welcome, and no one finishes last.
The Lakeforest redevelopment could eventually welcome several locally based restaurant chains, along with a bookstore and brewery, according to the Washington Business Journal.
A Montgomery Village man has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for the fatal shooting of a 43-year-old man inside a Northwest D.C. bar in April 2024, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.
Giant Food has launched new Savings Stations at all of its stores, giving customers another way to access digital coupons, rewards offers and personalized savings while shopping.
Two Maryland restaurants, both with locations in Montgomery County, have been included in Eater DC’s list of the “Best Affordable Dining Options in the D.C. Area.”
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Barry Richards, the legendary radio DJ, television host and concert promoter who helped shape the Washington region’s music scene, died peacefully on August 15 following complications from a series of strokes. He was 83.
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7:45pm update: New Hampshire Ave at Venice Dr has been reopened in both directions.
MCPD and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service are on the scene of a collision in the area of New Hampshire Ave and Venice Dr. between Colesville and White Oak.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Tuan Ngoc Hoang, a missing 57-year-old.