The Montgomery County Council’s Education and Culture Committee will meet on July 25 to review Montgomery County Public Schools’ Strategic Technology Plan and discuss the implementation of a revised cellphone policy limiting student use of personal devices during the school day. (more…)
Update: All lanes of US-29 (Colesville Rd) between Fenton St and Spring St have reopened. Expect residual delays.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) issued a traffic advisory at 7:08 p.m. following an incident involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Spring Street and Colesville Road. The pedestrian, an adult male, was struck and sustained serious injuries. The initial call reporting the incident was received at 6:44 p.m. (more…)
Every September, the charming town of Poolesville bursts into life with the vibrant festivities of Poolesville Day. Scheduled for 10am-4pm on Saturday, September 20, 2025, this event has been a cornerstone of community celebration for more than 25 years. Held at Whalen Commons, Poolesville Day is a free, one-day extravaganza that attracts over 12,000 visitors eager to soak up the spirit of Poolesville.
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We tried the legendary $140 cheesesteak at Barclay Prime in Philadelphia and we’ll tell you all about it as we answer the question everyone asks… “was it worth it?” (video below).
Join Us for StoryBox Comics Fair, a two-day festival celebrating local and independent comics authors!
Day 1 – Saturday, June 27th, 11-5pm @ DwightMess compound (805 Silver Spring Ave): Events are open to the public, admission is FREE. Featuring Special Guest Artists, gallery exhibitions, workshops, artist talks, a modeling session (suggested donation) and exhibitors, you can dig in to indie comics and also tour the compound, which features an extensive comics collection, a rare video collection, Risograph and screenprinting studios.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are continuing to search for Nehemie Price, a missing 14-year-old, and are asking for the public’s assistance in locating her. (more…)
Montgomery County has issued a Heat Emergency Alert from Friday, July 25 at 8 a.m. through Monday, July 28 at 8 a.m., warning of dangerously high heat index values of 105ºF or more and urging residents to take precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses and protect pets. (more…)
A Montgomery County jury found 77-year-old Patrick Estrella of Clarksburg guilty on two counts of sex abuse of a minor and two counts of third-degree sex offense for sexually assaulting two girls, eight and nine years old, with sentencing set for October and a potential sentence of up to 70 years in prison. (more…)
Gap at Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda has permanently closed. (more…)
Attorney General Anthony Brown and a coalition of 23 attorneys general, along with the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, have filed an amended lawsuit accusing the Trump administration’s Office of Management and Budget of unlawfully withholding over $38 million in AmeriCorps funding intended for community service programs across multiple states.
Montgomery County Public Libraries will host “Vinyl Day: Just for the Record” on Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library in Silver Spring, featuring live DJ performances, workshops, and interactive exhibits celebrating the cultural impact of vinyl records and creative arts.
The future of the Washington Commanders’ new stadium at the RFK campus in Washington, D.C., is moving forward with significant developments. The D.C. Council is set to vote on the RFK campus legislation on Friday, August 1, 2025, after reaching a “much-improved agreement” with the Commanders. This vote could pave the way for the team’s return to its historic home.