Governor Wes Moore has appointed Travis Nelson as director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security, effective June 11, following Nelson’s 19-year tenure with the Maryland State Police and recent service as acting director.
Governor Wes Moore has appointed Travis Nelson as director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security, effective June 11, following Nelson’s 19-year tenure with the Maryland State Police and recent service as acting director.
Virginia’s first Buc-ee’s will open next month in Rockingham County, VA (Mount Crawford). The store will be located at the exit 240 interchange along Interstate 81 (located near Harrisonburg, VA)- over 125 miles and about two hours from most parts of Montgomery County. We’ve previously reported that the Texas-based company has been aiming for a June 30th opening and now FOX Business reports that the store will hold a grand opening on that date.
The 2025 Maryland’s Best Ice Cream Trail kicked off on Thursday, May 22, and runs through September 1. Now in its 13th year, the trail has incorporated consumer feedback to introduce an enhanced digital check-in experience.
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Wetzel’s Pretzels is coming to Westfield Montgomery Mall, with signage at the location indicating a fall opening. (more…)
Born in the shadows of the now famous fallen statues of Richmond, VA, Greg Greenway moved to Boston for its rich Folk Music tradition. He has since become one of its most unique and superlative emissaries. Musically raised on the magically percussive right hand of Richie Havens, and the flowing lyricism of Eric Andersen, these seminal influences became the DNA of his own unique and continuing growth. He has blended them into a multi-instrumental, genre crossing style. Greg has played Carnegie Hall, been heard on NPR’s All Things Considered, Mountain Stage, and Car Talk. He is a founding member of Brother Sun with Joe Jencks and Pat Wictor, and with Reggie Harris he presents Deeper Than The Skin, a musical program examining race relations.
“Greg Greenway is one of those artists who is so rich a talent that it is difficult to categorize him. He traverses, combines and mixes up musical genres, and manages to open a window on global events that bring us together as citizens of the world. Like other great performers before him, Greenway’s message is that we can all play a part and make a difference in the course of both our private and public lives. But few musicians can do just this with such style, passion and sheer musicality.”
Governor Wes Moore has requested that FEMA conduct Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments in Western Maryland following severe flooding on May 13–14, 2025, as a first step toward determining whether the state qualifies for a Presidential Disaster Declaration and related federal assistance. (more…)
Mirchi Dhaba is set to open at 18280 Contour Rd at Montgomery Village Plaza in Gaithersburg, taking over the space formerly occupied by Chopathi Indian Kitchen, which closed earlier this year. (more…)
A federal jury convicted a Virginia man and Montgomery County woman on charges of conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering for their parts in defrauding a non-profit corporation dedicated to global public health.
Following the recent fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy staff members outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., the Rockville City Police Department (RCPD) announced it has increased patrols near synagogues, places of worship, and community centers, and is working with local leaders to support community safety. Similarly, MCPD issued a statement on Thursday, May 22, noting that while there is no known threat, patrols around Jewish institutions have been increased out of an abundance of caution.
The Montgomery County Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with an attempted armed robbery that occurred on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at approximately 10:13 p.m. the 1000 block of Ripley Street in Silver Spring.
A Montgomery County mechanic recently purchased a $50,000 winning lottery scratch-off ticket at a Shell station in Mt. Airy. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and Manna Food Center will host the annual Ride On Food Drive from May 25 to May 31, allowing riders to donate non-perishable food items on Ride On buses in exchange for free fare, with all donations supporting local residents facing food insecurity.