Crime

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s (PGPD) Financial Crimes Unit (FCU) recently arrested two suspects in connection with a carrier scam that involved the impersonation of Federal Trade Commission (FTC) agents. The suspects are 30-year-old Zheng Xie of Flushing, New York, and 27-year-old Jianwei Wang of Monterey Park, California.

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Takoma Park Police

The Takoma Park police department warns that it’s crucial to use extreme caution on your property after experiencing any kind of inclement weather. “It’s especially important to use caution after particularly high winds, tornados, ice storms, and lightning.” The department shared the following tips to protect both your property and your family:

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MoCo

On July 7, 2025, Montgomery County Council committees will review topics including police radio encryption, the implementation of the consent search policy, proposed updates to alarm system regulations, and a report on street classification and the master planning process.

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Arts

This summer, Strathmore lights up July with a dynamic lineup of arts and music designed for families across Maryland and the DMV. With many events free or budget-friendly, kids and grown-ups can get hands-on in creative workshops or groove together at lively outdoor concerts– all perfect for making summer memories. Check out Strathmore’s summer fun:

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Beyond MoCo

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will close and detour two ramps on I-95/I-495 (Capital Beltway) in Prince George’s County as part of a ramp resurfacing project beginning July 6. Work will take place overnight Sundays through Thursdays, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. All work is expected to be complete by the end of July, weather permitting.

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Beyond MoCo

50 Top Pizza, an esteemed pizza evaluation site based in Paestum, Italy, near Naples, has unveiled its 2025 Top 50 Pizza list. Known for its rigorous and anonymous inspections, 50 Top Pizza is an independent online guide that ensures unbiased evaluations by paying for meals in full. We’ve previously shared the two Maryland restaurants made the list, but one nearby restaurant in Virginia also made the list.

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DMV

Metro has announced a new progress report highlighting “three years of success for Metro’s joint development real estate program.” The program has delivered eight projects in three years totaling 1,490 residential units (813 affordable) and 1 million square feet of office space, resulting in $15 million in new annual tax revenue for local jurisdictions according to a new progress report on Metro’s 10-Year Strategic Plan.   (more…)