DC Sports

Washington Spirit forward Makenna Morris and midfielder Meg Boade have been called up to the U.S. U-23 Women’s Youth National Team, U.S. Soccer announced today. Morris was born and raised in Germantown, MD […]


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MoCo Government

Montgomery County residents are encouraged to participate in the regional Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 15, with online registration now open. The event includes free pit stops throughout the region, including 14 within Montgomery County, where participants can enjoy refreshments, music, and vendor displays, and enter raffles for prizes, including a new bike. (more…)


Crime

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) arrested 33-year-old Stephen Donatus Sheehy-Poore of Silver Spring for a commercial robbery at a 7-Eleven on Fenton Street. Detectives, assisted by the Real-Time Intelligence Center (RTIC), identified Sheehy-Poore through surveillance footage, obtained a warrant, and took him into custody on March 24. (more…)


Beyond MoCo

After more than 90 years of service in Ocean City, MD, Alaska Stand on 9th Street announced last month that it will be closing its doors. In a message to the community, the owners expressed their gratitude for the cherished memories created at the 9th Street Boardwalk location and confirmed that Thrasher’s Fries will take over the space. Fans of Alaska Stand have shared their memories, which can be found below.

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Crime

Detectives from the Gaithersburg Police Department – Investigative Section have arrested 32-year-old Louis Jeffery Hanley of Olney, MD. He faces charges of first-degree assault, firearm use in a violent crime, and reckless endangerment stemming from an incident that took place last December in Gaithersburg’s Downtown Crown neighborhood.

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