The Maryland Office of the Comptroller reported that the state collected over $18.4 million in cannabis sales tax revenue between April and June 2025, with the largest share coming from the Central Region, and noted that the tax rate increased from 9% to 12% on July 1, 2025, under the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has identified the individual reported taking photographs at St. Patrick’s Church in Olney on Sept. 1, 2025, and determined there is no indication of criminal activity or threat to the community. (more…)
Everything you need is at EDE: lifestyle, community, proximity, serenity, activity. What sets EDE apart is what’s inside, outside, and all around – an elevated suite of features and amenities that define living well.
Read on to explore the top 12 ways to experience a centrally astounding lifestyle at EDE apartments in Downtown Frederick.
1. CONTEMPORARY DESIGN: Finely crafted studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom floorplans showcase luxury finishes throughout, featuring stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, soft-close cabinetry, sleek plank flooring, and a selection of two designer color palettes.
2. WFH PRODUCTIVITY: Accomplish your tasks efficiently in convenient co-working spaces within each residential building or at the co-working lounge in the Clubhouse. Select layouts include a den or built-in desk to create a dedicated home workspace.
3. HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Support your wellness goals in the 24-hour leading-edge fitness center including cardio, strength, and functional training. Take your workout outside at the outdoor fitness stations.
4. ABUNDANT AMENITIES: Discover enviable lifestyle amenity spaces anchored by a high-design clubhouse with a warm, minimalist aesthetic. Rack up the fun in the clubroom with billiards and a double-sided fireplace. Unwind in the chic lounge with seating areas and curated artwork. Entertain your little ones at the enclosed playground.
5. ACTIVE EVENTS CALENDAR: Experience a welcoming community atmosphere with opportunities to connect through an engaging line-up of events featuring a monthly book club, wine tastings, food trucks, and other social gatherings. (more…)
MCPS has shared that the Auto Dealer Education Institute (ADEI) recognized 25 automotive technician apprentices, including 15 from Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), during an Aug. 28 ceremony at Montgomery College. According to MCPS, the event brought together graduates, their families, local dealers, community partners and local representatives to celebrate the achievements of these future industry leaders. The event also welcomed a new class of apprentices beginning their training this fall.
Blue Sunday Bar & Grill has officially launched its Laurel, Maryland location at 3443 Fort Meade Road. The restaurant is running a soft opening promotion from September 4 to September 18, offering 15% off to all patrons, an invitation to families and friends to experience its diverse menu featuring seafood, sushi, steak, and more.
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The property that houses Pines of Rome, a Bethesda dining landmark with more than five decades of history, has been listed for sale with an asking price of $3.75 million. Located at 4918 Cordell Avenue, the freestanding building offers 4,012 square feet of space on a 5,250-square-foot lot. A representative from The Restaurant Broker, which is handling the listing, tells us the sale is due to Chef/Owner Marco Troiano’s plan to retire.
It has now been 20 years since Tristan Courtland Turner disappeared, and his case remains unsolved. Turner, who was 22 at the time, was last seen on August 20, 2005, leaving his home in Montgomery Village, Maryland, to travel to Baltimore. He never returned and has not been heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, Turner was driving a borrowed black 2002 Honda Civic Del Sol with Maryland license plates.
A $1 million second-tier winning Powerball ticket was sold at Slade BP Gas Station on Reisterstown Road in Pikesville for the Sept. 3 drawing. Four third-tier $50,000 winning tickets were also sold at Royal Farms in Dundalk, Shoppers in Germantown, Shoppers in Laurel, and S&W Liquors in Temple Hills. Additional details below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
A significant collision occurred this morning on the eastbound lanes of MD200 (ICC) between New Hampshire Avenue and Route 29. The incident involved a pedestrian in the highway work zone, causing immediate response from several emergency services.
The annual Washington Parent Picks awards, hosted by Washington Parent magazine, highlight top businesses, services, and attractions across the DC metro area based on votes from local families. 53-year-old Bethesda institution Pines of Rome tops the pizza category in 2025.
According to the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), more than 200 “No Turn on Red” signs have recently been installed across Montgomery County as part of the Safe Streets Act of 2023 (MC Bill 11-23). The measure requires MCDOT to add the signs to designated traffic lights unless a safety risk is identified. (more…)
The 2025 Germantown October Fest will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, along Century Boulevard and the BlackRock Center for the Arts lawn.