Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and governors in supporting Oregon’s legal challenge against the Trump administration’s attempt to deploy the National Guard for civil law enforcement. (more…)
Sir Walter Raleigh Inn is fondly remembered as an affordable steakhouse known for its extensive salad bar, making it a popular spot for homecoming dinners and birthday celebrations. The Montgomery Village location, now a CVS, closed in 2005, but the chain once had multiple locations across the DC Metro area, including Baltimore, Bethesda, Wheaton, and Alexandria. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in a commercial burglary that occurred around 2:45 a.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the Sunoco Gas Station in the 11240 block of Veirs Mill Road in Wheaton.
According to MCPD, the suspect is described as a Black male in his 20s or 30s with a thin build and long locks, was seen wearing a gray hooded sweater, no shirt, black pants, and orange with red sneakers. According to detectives, the suspect forced entry into the business, stole items of undisclosed value, and fled on foot.
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The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Frost Advisory for Northwest Montgomery County from 2:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Friday, October 10, 2025.
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire Thursday morning in the 25000 block of Woodfield School Road near Hawkins Creamery Road in Damascus. (more…)
The Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office is accepting entries for the 3rd Annual “Speak Up, Save a Life” student video contest from October 9 to December 7, 2025, encouraging middle and high school students to create original PSAs about the dangers of opioid misuse and fentanyl. (more…)
Sixty Vines, the restaurant known for its wine-on-tap program and vineyard-inspired cuisine, is opening its first Maryland location at 212 Ellington Blvd in Gaithersburg, the former site of Pour Hous, is set to officially open on Monday, October 13.
In a moment of pop culture triumph, EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Montgomery County-grown artist Rei Ami delivered the first full television performance of “Golden” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (video below).
A local favorite for generations, Jimmie Cone will close out its 63rd season on Saturday, October 25th, marking the end of another year of sweet memories and classic soft serve in Montgomery County. The seasonal ice cream shop, known for its iconic swirl cones and long summer lines, will keep its pumpkin flavor on the menu through the final day of the season.
Jimmie Cone, with locations in Damascus and Mount Airy, has been a cherished local tradition since opening in 1961. Each year, the shop opens in early spring and operates through the fall, offering a nostalgic blend of soft serve, sundaes, shakes, and flurries that have become part of life for many Montgomery County and Frederick County families.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has officially retired its last 2000-series railcar, marking the end of an era for the Metro system. The final train was removed from service at the Greenbelt Rail Yard this past week, closing the book on a fleet that first entered operation in the early 1980s.
Two of the region’s hottest food brands are teaming up for a creative new crossover. Steezeburger, named the number one burger in the DMV (D.C., Maryland, and Virginia) by The Washington Post, is collaborating with PhoWheelz, the popular Vietnamese fusion spot that opened its Burtonsville restaurant earlier this year, to create a Steezeburger taco available for a limited time from October 24 through November 30.