Montgomery County has released its Memorial Day holiday schedule, outlining closures and service changes for Monday, May 26. (more…)
Montgomery County Police are investigating an armed robbery at an Aldi on Cherry Hill Road in White Oak, where a suspect reportedly stole items and displayed a knife. Surveillance images have been released and a reward of up to $10,000 is offered for information leading to an arrest.
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On May 19, MCPS marked the start of construction for the new Burtonsville Elementary School with a groundbreaking ceremony (video below).
Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.
Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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During National EMS Week, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) honored the staff of Colonel Zadok Magruder High School for their heroic actions during an emergency. The team saved the life of paraeducator and assistant football coach Soneka (Peter) Nankhuni, who experienced cardiac arrest after a student-staff basketball game (video below).
A federal grand jury returned a superseding indictment against Brendyn Andrew, 33, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, and Dominique Collins, 37, of Stafford, Virginia.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced three fair housing settlements addressing income source discrimination and tenant screening practices, aiming to improve housing access and stability for voucher users and individuals with criminal records.
The Maryland Department of Health is seeking public comment on proposed regulations to strengthen oversight of community-based behavioral health programs by clarifying standards, establishing staffing requirements, streamlining licensing, and enhancing enforcement, as part of a broader effort to combat fraud and ensure quality care. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore held the final bill signing ceremony of 2025, enacting legislation that turns Maryland’s projected budget deficit into a surplus and reforms the state’s procurement process to increase transparency and small business access. Other bills signed into law address energy affordability, workplace safety, prescription drug costs, public health in libraries, military housing rights, and establish a new Department of Social and Economic Mobility. (more…)
Montgomery Parks announces 2025 Memorial Day operating hours, including extending its Open Parkways through Monday, May 26, for the holiday weekend.
The community is rallying around the family of a local 7-year-old boy who passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 18, after collapsing while playing at a friend’s birthday party. A GoFundMe has been launched to support funeral expenses and help the family honor Brian’s memory. (more…)