Between December 3 and 6, the Montgomery County Police Department’s Alcohol Holiday Task Force made 21 DUI arrests, two additional criminal arrests, and issued hundreds of citations and warnings during enforcement efforts.
The Montgomery County Council unanimously confirmed Gabe Albornoz as the new Director of the Department of Recreation, returning him to the role shortly after he left his position as an at-large County Councilmember.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Amir Edwin Demari Whitaker, a missing 14-year-old. (more…)
A Baltimore favorite has earned national attention as the New York Times named the shrimp and corn patties at The Duchess one of the “23 Best Dishes Across the U.S.” for 2025. The recognition highlights not only the standout dish but also the unique spirit of the Hampden neighborhood pub that created it. It’s the only Maryland dish to make the list.
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Get into the holiday spirit at our Annual Holiday Bazaar at the Rockville Senior Center. The holiday bazaar features over 50 handmade crafters, book sale, plants sale, raffles, lunch for purchase, and more! Sponsored by Rockville Seniors, Inc.
Free admission for all ages
Montgomery Parks has announced that its three dedicated bike parks will close for the winter season starting Friday, December 12.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced new information for consumers eligible to receive payments from a proposed $700 million settlement with Google related to anticompetitive practices on the Google Play Store, with most affected users set to receive automatic payments if the court approves the agreement at an April 30, 2026 hearing.
Montgomery County police have charged a 27-year-old California man, Mauricio Martinez Garcia, with multiple counts of rape, kidnapping, and assault following an investigation into sexual assaults that occurred in Gaithersburg and Prince George’s County.
Montgomery County Police Officer Noah A. Leotta passed away on this day in 2015, one week after being struck by a drunk driver while conducting a traffic stop on Rockville Pike as part of the department’s Holiday Alcohol Task Force.
Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $19 million in state contributions in November, its highest single-month return since the program launched, after bettors wagered more than $720 million and operators posted a 13.5 percent hold.
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Update: The store has shared that a buyer has been found.
Dor-Ne Corset Shoppe, a cherished specialty retailer known for its expert fittings and high-quality undergarments located at 8126 Georgia Ave., has announced it will be closing after 93 years in business. The longtime owners, who are retiring, shared the news of a “going out of business, everything must go”sale earlier this month along with word that the business is now available to purchase.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced the launch of the County’s new Flood Risk Explorer, an online mapping tool that identifies current and future flood-prone areas in the Sligo Creek watershed, with additional watersheds to be added in the coming years.