The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is advising residents on safe ways to manage spotted lanternflies, warning against using sticky traps, glue traps, insecticides, or harmful homemade mixtures, as these can unintentionally harm birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. Instead, officials recommend using circle traps to capture the insects and encourage residents to report sightings across the state to support research and management efforts. (more…)
Irene’s Pupusas has opened its newest restaurant in the space most recently occupied by Kat’s Kitchen and formerly home to Dominic’s Italian Grille at 12854 New Hampshire Ave. in Colesville’s Meadowood shopping center. The newest location opened earlier this summer.
Summer fun starts at Good Counsel! Our Summer Camps are packed with exciting activities, sports, creativity, adventure, and unforgettable memories for campers of all ages. From the field to the classroom and everywhere in between, there’s something for everyone at Good Counsel’s Summer Camps!
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The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to a shooting on Sunday in Rockville where one person sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and was transported to an area hospital.
Join Kaiser Permanente for Healthy at the Harbor, a free community health and wellness event taking place Saturday, June 6, from 11 am to 4 pm at National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Bring your family and friends for free full day of fun, fitness, and preventive care along the waterfront.
Throughout the day, Kaiser Permanente nurses and physicians will offer no-cost health screenings, alongside a health and wellness expo focused on preventive care education. A lively Kids’ Zone will keep children active and entertained with spin-art bikes, face painting, balloon art, games, and more.
A pony that was reported missing after a collision with a vehicle on Burnt Hill Road in Clarksburg is safe and back home, according to a recent update.
Major League Baseball (MLB) has announced the passing of former Orioles player and former Orioles and Nationals manager, Davey Johnson, at the age of 82. MLB posted the following on X:
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to a double shooting Friday night in Silver Spring, where one man died at the scene and another was transported to the hospital in critical condition; no suspect information or arrests have been reported. (more…)
Each month, Eater DC releases its list of the best new restaurants to open in the DC Metro area and September’s edition features one Maryland restaurant, located right here in Montgomery County. Dok Khao recently opened at 8551 Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase Lake (Chevy Chase, MD).
Burnt Hill Farm, located in Clarksburg, MD in upper Montgomery County, has been recognized by Food & Wine as one of America’s Most Beautiful Vineyards. Featured in the magazine’s “12 Stunning U.S. Vineyards to Visit This Harvest Season” list, Burnt Hill stands alongside celebrated estates across the country, earning praise for its scenic beauty, culinary offerings, and immersive experiences.
A dark chapter that occurred in Montgomery Village has resurfaced in Prime Video’s new three-part docuseries Abandoned: The Woman in the Decaying House, adapted from the award-winning podcast by Brazilian journalist Chico Felitti. The gripping documentary premiered on August 15, 2025 on Amazon Prime Video and revisits a shocking case from Montgomery Village, recounting how Margarida and René Bonetti were accused of enslaving their long-time family maid, Hilda Rosa dos Santos, during their years living here.
Governor Wes Moore and Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott announced the reinstatement of state law enforcement resources to support Baltimore’s public safety efforts, marking a renewed collaboration between state and local agencies to reduce violent crime. The partnership leverages personnel from the Maryland State Police and Maryland Transportation Authority Police to assist the Baltimore Police Department, following record declines in homicides and shootings and aiming to further improve community safety through coordinated enforcement and resource sharing. (more…)