Six Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students have been awarded National Merit college-sponsored scholarships through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), bringing this year’s total to 40 MCPS Merit scholars.
Niche recently released its 2025 list of the ‘Best Places to Live in Maryland.’ Niche is an online resource providing information on K-12 schools, colleges, cities, neighborhoods, and companies across the United States. The ‘Best Places to Live’ ranking provides a comprehensive assessment of the overall livability of an area.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Abraham Dabela, a missing 83-year-old man. (more…)
Located in Frederick County, MD, near the Montgomery County line, Sugarloaf Mountain stands as a distinctive geological and historical landmark. Though not towering by mountain standards, its unique conical shape and isolated prominence in the otherwise rolling Piedmont landscape have made it a recognizable and cherished feature for centuries, drawing visitors from the surrounding metropolitan areas of Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia.
College Park Day is on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 12:00 to 6:00 pm at the College Park Aviation Museum and Airport!This annual festival has free activities and entertainment for all ages.
This year includes three live music and performance stages! Dance and sing along to an exciting lineup of local bands!
Attorney General Anthony Brown announced a final order against Gerald Stringer, owner of Maryland-based Tiffin Athletic Mats, for violating consumer protection laws by failing to deliver or refund athletic equipment purchases, ordering him to pay a $174,000 penalty and at least $139,431 in restitution.
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Mykonos, a Rockville staple for decades, will be opening a new restaurant in Potomac’s Cabin John Village on Friday, June 13. The restaurant will take over the space that was formerly occupied by Broadway Pizza, which closed at the end of 2021. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a two-vehicle collision at MacArthur Blvd and Oberlin Avenue in Glen Echo around 9:55 a.m. on Saturday. (more…)
Attorney General Anthony Brown issued a statement supporting the Maryland Supreme Court’s decision upholding the constitutionality of a state law that prohibits individuals with felony-level convictions from possessing firearms. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a 3rd-floor apartment fire at 3814 Bel Pre Rd in Silver Spring around 3:55 a.m. on Saturday, June 7 after a scooter battery caught fire. (more…)
In a move set to impact vehicle owners across Maryland, House Bill 352, known as the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act (BRFA) of 2025, introduces several significant changes to vehicle registration fees, excise taxes, and eligibility requirements for historic vehicles. Effective July 1, 2025, these adjustments are designed to streamline fiscal operations and ensure equitable cost recovery for the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA).
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is actively engaged in a significant boundary study, prompted by the upcoming openings of Crown High School and Woodward High School, as well as the planned expansion of Damascus High School. The school system has sent a letter to the community asking for feedback and stressing that the options presented in the last two weeks were not the final boundaries. The letter can be seen below: