Jose Ulises Aguilar-Martinez, 23, pleaded guilty today to six charges connected to the July 2024 carjacking that killed 54-year-old Melody Waldecker of Silver Spring. The plea was entered in Loudoun County Circuit Court, just weeks before a jury trial was set to begin on January 5.
The Montgomery County Board of Education has officially approved the traditional and innovative school calendars for the 2026-2027 school year. The decision was made during the Board’s meeting on December 11.
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Governor Wes Moore announced more than $19 million in new funding for the second year of the ENOUGH Initiative, which supports high-poverty areas across Maryland through partnerships that expand access to jobs, education, health care, and safe neighborhoods.
On Thursday, Councilmember Will Jawando said the proposed closure of Silver Spring International Middle School and relocation of Sligo Creek Elementary were announced on too short a timeline for meaningful community input and require far more careful review.
Celebrate an evening of Kuchipudi with Traditions, a solo performance by Madhuvanthi Sundararajan featuring a live orchestra. Presented as the culmination of the Maryland State Arts Council Folklife Apprenticeship, this performance marks the year-long artistic journey between master tradition bearer Kasi Aysola and apprentice Madhuvanthi Sundararajan. This inspiring evening welcomes audiences of all backgrounds. August 14, 7 p.m. | Silver Spring Black Box Theater.
The Big Flea come to the Fredericksburg Expo Center Aug. 15th – 16th!
August 15th (Saturday) 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
A Bethesda resident won $111,971 from a $5 FAST PLAY Cash Combination progressive jackpot ticket purchased at Maple Beer and Wine on Wisconsin Avenue. After initial confusion while scanning the ticket, the player confirmed the win with a cashier and plans to use the prize money to pay off debt. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
Montgomery County Public Libraries will begin offering free daily printing and copying starting Jan. 5, 2026, allowing users to print up to 15 black and white pages or two color pages at no cost across all branches except Noyes Library.
The National Weather Service is tracking a system that could bring accumulating snow to the region early Sunday morning, with most of Maryland and Northern Virginia currently forecast to receive around 2 inches. Updated snowfall projections show a wide range of possibilities depending on how quickly temperatures drop and how the heaviest band sets up.
Red Line service is experiencing major delays Thursday afternoon after a person was struck by a train at the Rockville station.
Montgomery Parks is excited to welcome pups and their people back to the newly updated Ellsworth Dog Park in Silver Spring, which reopened on December 5, 2025. The year-long improvement project created a safer and more enjoyable experience for dogs and their humans.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued its first set of graphics for this weekend’s winter storm, highlighting an elevated risk for accumulating snow across much of Maryland, including most of Montgomery County. The storm is expected to arrive Saturday night into Sunday morning, with the potential for lingering impacts into Monday due to very cold temperatures.
My Big Finds is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this month. What began as a three-month pop-up in a small retail space has grown into a decade-long community fixture filled with character, creativity, and connection.