Heading to Sandy Point or “Maryland’s Secret Beach”Greenbrier this summer? A day-use reservation is now required on weekends and holidays. Per Maryland State Parks, “This change helps reduce traffic and avoid capacity closures on our busiest days. Planning ahead means a safer, smoother visit for everyone.”
The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring has been named the #2 Adventure Park in the U.S. by USA Today’s 10Best competition, marking its second consecutive year receiving a top national honor and ranking #1 on the mainland. The park, which draws visitors from all 50 states, is the largest aerial ropes course and zipline park in Maryland and remains the only ACCT-accredited park in the state.
Attorney General Anthony Brown and a coalition of 23 other attorneys general won a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s plan to cut nearly 90% of AmeriCorps’ workforce and eliminate $400 million in programs. The court’s ruling restores services in plaintiff states, including Maryland, and prevents the closures from taking effect while litigation continues.
Article by Marylou Bono Unpredictable weather, a curious phenomenon at this time of year. However, spring is overtaking and with it brings an abundance of expressive art to heighten spirits! To nudge […]
The Montgomery County Police Summer Traffic Task Force has conducted over 200 traffic stops and made 33 DUI arrests since launching on May 21, 2025. This joint initiative with partner agencies runs through the end of July and focuses on timeframes historically associated with increased impaired driving, including prom season, graduations, and summer holidays. (more…)
Clarksburg High School presents High School Musical on Stage. All ages welcome. Tickets available on gofan.com and at the door. $8 for students and $12 for adults.
Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC (PPMW) will host its 2026 Impact Gala on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., dinner, dancing and impactful programming, at the beautiful Waldorf Astoria downtown Washington, DC. The annual event will bring together a stylish crowd of advocates, community leaders, and supporters to raise critical funds for the organization’s “Fight Forward” campaign, which supports access to reproductive health care, education, and advocacy across the region. Along with live music, diner and programming, special guest appearances include actress and activist Sophia Bush, professional soccer champion Ashlyn Harris, and other special invited guests. Join us for a fabulous evening for an important cause.
Chowhound, a website for food aficionados and “anyone who wants to know the absolute best way to prepare a dish and the science behind why that’s so,” has compiled a list of “The Best Burger in Every State.” Maryland’s Abbey Burger was their selection for our great state.
Maryland’s six casinos generated $176.4 million in gaming revenue in May 2025, a 1.9% increase from the same month last year, marking the state’s seventh-best month on record. Casino contributions to the state totaled $76.1 million, including $54.9 million for the Education Trust Fund, with most individual casinos reporting year-over-year gains.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Saturday, May 31, in Gaithersburg, where an 88-year-old woman later died after the vehicle she was in was rear-ended by a suspected unlicensed and intoxicated driver.
On June 3, at approximately 10:30 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 6900 block of New Hampshire Avenue (7-Eleven) for the report of a strong-arm robbery.
According to NBC4, organizers of the 20th annual Salvadoreñisimo Festival in Gaithersburg have canceled the event due to fears surrounding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (more…)
On or about June 18, through August 21, 2025, Purple Line construction crews will install light rail tracks, reconstruct sidewalks, and complete stormwater drainage and utility crossings across the intersection of Wayne Avenue and Fenton Street in Silver Spring.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Aiden “Niko” Offutt, a missing 12-year-old. (more…)