Raccoon Rescued After Climbing to 4th Floor in Silver Spring
Shortly before 10 AM on Monday May 3, Montgomery County Animal Services Officer Sarah Ogrin responded to the 8700 block of Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring where a raccoon had climbed up some wiring onto a ledge about 40 feet above the ground.
Kathie Durbin Confirmed as the New Director of the Montgomery County Department of Alcohol Beverage Services, Becomes First Woman to Lead the Department
Kathie Durbin was confirmed today as the new director of Montgomery County’s Department of Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS). County Executive Marc Elrich’s nominee was confirmed by the County Council, making her the first woman to lead the department and one of the few women to lead a similar department in the country.
National Alliance on Mental Illness Walk on May 22nd
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will be hold a special virtual event on Saturday, May 22nd.
Summer at Good Counsel is all about curiosity, creativity, and discovery!
Our GC Summer Camps offer hands-on experiences that keep minds active while school is out — especially in our science-focused camps. From exciting experiments and engineering challenges to robotics and STEM exploration, campers get the chance to investigate, build, and innovate in a fun, supportive environment.
Whether your child is a future scientist, engineer, or simply loves to ask “why?”, our science camps spark curiosity and make learning an adventure.
Spots are filling quickly — register today and let the discoveries begin!
3 Pets Perish, Family Displaced in Derwood Fire
A fire at the Mallard Cove complex on Needwood Rd in Derwood caused approximately $125k in damages this morning.
Connect with neighbors, learn about Lafayette Federal, and grab fun giveaways! All while enjoying food from local Tacos Pretzel & Pizza Creations.
First 75 registrants can receive free food.*
Royal Tandoor in Gaithersburg to Open This Thursday
Royal Tandoor at 820 Muddy Branch Square in Gaithersburg will be opening this Thursday, May 6th at 3PM.
Friends of White Flint’s Official Position on Renaming of White Flint Metro Station
Friends of White Flint is dedicated to implementing the White Flint Sector Plans as approved by the Montgomery County Council and overwhelmingly supported by the community. We represent a broad diversity of backgrounds and interests; residents, businesses, and property owners all participate in Friends of White Flint.
BIBIBOP Offering Free Bowls for Teachers Today
There are MoCo BIBIBOP locations in Pike & Rose, Bethesda Row, and Downtown Silver Spring.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Patrol Investigations Unit have charged Marvin Randall Carnes, age 50, of the 4900 block of Blackfoot Road in College Park and Dorian Terrance Coley, age 35, of the 6400 block of 16th Street in Northwest, Washington, D.C., with multiple counts of theft-related offenses. Carnes and Coley stole over $10,000 worth of copper wire and tools from Home Depot stores in Montgomery County and later pawned the stolen merchandise.
Wells Fargo in Potomac Village Robbed Second Time in Three Weeks
The Wells Fargo at 9812 Falls Road in Potomac was robbed for a second time in three weeks yesterday, May 3rd.
Multiple Fires Cause Damage Across the County Last Night
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue units were on the move for the last 24 hours as multiple fires caused damage across the county.
Governor Hogan Announces Financial Incentive Program for State Employees to Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations
Per the State of Maryland: