Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a three-vehicle crash on Tuesday morning in Redland at Shady Grove Rd and Mill Run Dr.
A $50,000 winning ticket for the May 19 Bonus Match 5 drawing was sold at State Line Market in Silver Spring. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:
The Frederick County Health Department is warning residents about the presence of 5F-ADB, a dangerous and illegal synthetic cannabinoid also known as Spice or K2, found in products labeled “THC, Diazy La Ruse, Peufra The Tiger.” The drug can cause severe health effects or death, and the department urges anyone witnessing an overdose to administer Narcan and call 911 immediately. (more…)
Summer fun starts at Good Counsel! Our Summer Camps are packed with exciting activities, sports, creativity, adventure, and unforgettable memories for campers of all ages. From the field to the classroom and everywhere in between, there’s something for everyone at Good Counsel’s Summer Camps!
Spend your summer learning, laughing, and making new friends with the Good Counsel community. Spots are filling fast so be sure to register today!
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The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has announced its Memorial Day schedule for Monday, May 26, with most services operating on a Sunday or holiday schedule, some routes suspended, free parking at public garages and meters, and no MARC or most MTA Commuter Bus service.
Beautiful venue; great art, gifts and hand-crafted items; refreshments; and meet the award-winning painters, photographers, mixed media artists, ceramicists, fiber artists, and more – some 40 artists in all. It’s an extraordinary array of framed wall works, 3-d media including sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and fiber pieces, and unframed prints.
Among them, you’ll see:
Maryland’s Attorney General joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general in opposing a proposed federal rule change that would weaken habitat protections under the Endangered Species Act by removing the definition of “harm” related to habitat degradation.
Go to Maryland Joins Coalition Opposing Rollback of Endangered Species Habitat Protections
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Montgomery County Recreation’s outdoor pool pre-season begins Saturday, May 24, with limited weekend and holiday hours through June 13, before transitioning to a full summer schedule from June 14 to August 15 at the County’s seven outdoor pools. (more…)
Natalia Coronado-Mercer, a Richmond, Va., resident and sophomore at Appomattox Regional Governor’s School, was awarded first prize in the 2025 Gaithersburg Book Festival poetry contest for high school students for her poem “Chainlink Angels.” Two Montgomery County students also represented the area, winning third place and the “Fan Favorite” award.
Montgomery County Swift Water Rescue teams responded late Monday night to the Potomac River near Pond Island for kayakers in distress. (more…)
Go to Kayakers and Dogs Rescued from Potomac River After Being Stranded by Strong Currents
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The Washington Commanders announced in December that Mark Clouse was named Team President, overseeing all facets of the organization’s business operations. ESPN’s John Keim today shared a fun fact about Clouse who has previously overseen iconic food brands– he is the reason Oreo started selling different flavors.
The community is rallying around a Potomac Meadows family of four after a devastating house fire on May 16 destroyed their home and belongings, prompting the sole provider to launch a GoFundMe campaign to help cover temporary housing, essentials, and the long road to recovery. (more…)