Councilmember Evan Glass will host a road safety town hall on Saturday, January 10, at 10 a.m. at the Council Office Building to discuss pedestrian, cyclist, and street safety following 678 pedestrian- and cyclist-involved crashes in 2025, including 18 fatalities. (more…)
Greater Washington’s drunk driving prevention program SoberRide, operated by the Washington Regional Alcohol Program, surpassed 100,000 total rides provided during the New Year’s holiday, with 1,446 people using the free service between late December 31 and early January 1.
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As 2026 ushers in opportunities for fresh starts, and with securing a better job often proving more effective against inflation than simply cutting costs, the personal finance company WalletHub has released its latest report on the Best Places to Find a Job in 2026, with Columbia, MD (Howard County) ranked #2 in the country and Washington DC ranked #8.
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Montgomery County Police 2nd District officers were dispatched at approximately 11:31 a.m. on Monday, January 5, to Walt Whitman High School at 7100 Whittier Boulevard in Bethesda after a student allegedly assaulted a staff member, according to Fox 5’s Allison Papson. (more…)
Scorpio season is shedding season. Let the healing power of gongs help you release what no longer serves you!
Gongs have been used since ancient times to banish evil spirits, dispel negative energy and invite sacred intention. Gongs can lead you into the parts of yourself that are ready to be shed so a new cycle can begin. This sound bath will feature four gongs and other healing instruments.
Blankets, mats and bolsters are provided. Dress comfortably.
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Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Edgar French Speiden, a missing 87-year-old from Silver Spring. (more…)
Maryland Secretary of Health Dr. Meena Seshamani issued a statement reaffirming the state’s commitment to childhood immunizations and the existing vaccine schedule, emphasizing that it will continue to be guided by established medical science and national pediatric standards.
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Quince Orchard High School alumnus Jaylen Harvey is transferring from Penn State to North Carolina, where he will play under legendary head coach Bill Belichick. Harvey will have three years of eligibility remaining after redshirting his freshman season, as reported by on3.com.
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The State of Maryland, under Wes Moore, has reached economic agreements with most public sector employee unions, establishing compensation and benefit terms following months of negotiations.
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An Extreme Cold Alert has been issued for Montgomery County for Monday, January 5, from 8pm until 11pm. Wind chills are expected to fall below 32°F, and residents are advised to dress in layers and take precautions if spending extended time outdoors. (more…)
The Washington Commanders wrapped up a frustrating and unexpected 2025 season with an end-of-year press conference Monday, as head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters addressed what went wrong after a 5-12 finish that followed last season’s surprising 12-5 run to the NFC Championship Game.
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Blake High School alumnus Michael Creppy Jr. has reached a major milestone with the debut of his first feature documentary, “Imported,” now streaming on Hulu. The milestone was previously highlighted by Brandy Simms on Sports Illustrated.
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