DC

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that it conducted a targeted operation in the Washington, D.C. area from May 6 to May 9, apprehending 189 individuals allegedly in the country illegally and issuing inspection notices to 187 local businesses. (more…)


Bethesda

The YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase will host Paddles with a Purpose on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 9401 Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda to kick off its new partnership with  pickleball brand North Bethesda-based JOOLA, featuring pro meet-and-greets, clinics, and round robin play.

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Education

Montgomery County Board of Education President Julie Yang and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor have released a statement on an the announcement by County Council president Kate Stewart of a path forward to fun 99.8% of the MCPS budget for FY26.

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Event

Join Kaiser Permanente for Healthy at the Harbor, a free community health and wellness event taking place Saturday, June 6, from 11 am to 4 pm at National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Bring your family and friends for free full day of fun, fitness, and preventive care along the waterfront.

Throughout the day, Kaiser Permanente nurses and physicians will offer no-cost health screenings, alongside a health and wellness expo focused on preventive care education. A lively Kids’ Zone will keep children active and entertained with spin-art bikes, face painting, balloon art, games, and more.


Crime

A Gaithersburg man has been sentenced to life in prison, suspending all but 30 years to serve, followed by five years of supervised probation for his role in a fatal 2022 drive-by shooting and a separate 2022 assault, with a recommendation for admission to the Patuxent Youthful Offender program. (more…)


Community

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and Ride On recognized operator Ruize Bell, a 63-year-old father of ten, who on the morning of April 30 suffered a fatal heart attack while driving his bus on MD 355. In an act of heroism, Ruize was able to pull his bus over safely, protecting the riders in his bus and those around it, before he sadly died.

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Maryland

O’Donnell’s began in 1922 when Tom O’Donnell opened the Sea Grill at 1207 E Street NW in downtown Washington, DC. Now, O’Donnell’s Market operates at 1073 Seven Locks Rd. in the Potomac Woods Plaza (Rockville/Potomac, MD). Our very own Mr. MoCo recently ranked O’Donnell’s as his favorite crabcake in Montgomery County and in the top five in the entire state of Maryland. Photos are available below.

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MoCo Government

Montgomery County’s Aging and Disability Services, in partnership with Montgomery County Recreation, will host a free community celebration for residents 55 and older on Friday, May 30 at the White Oak Senior Center in Silver Spring to mark Older Americans Month with fitness activities, music, resources, and giveaways. (more…)