The City of Takoma Park has announced that it will be transitioning from the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to BlueSky.
Residents in the area have seen Pepco bills increase, and the company is offering energy-saving tips to help customers reduce costs ahead of the summer, including thermostat adjustments, AC maintenance, and home insulation improvements. Pepco also provides a Quick Home Energy Check-up Program and extended energy assistance options through March 2025 to support bill management and service continuity.
Per the news release: ” Spring is in the air which means now is the time to prepare for the warmer weather ahead. With an increase in temperatures comes an increase in energy usage. Pepco is providing energy saving tips to help customers lower costs and ensure their homes and businesses are energy efficient before temperatures rise:
In June 2023 we let you know that the owners of The Lube Center on Fields Rd. in Gaithersburg (WLR Automotive) were looking to open a car wash in the space that was home to Ziki Japanese Steakhouse until 2020. This past summer, WLR Automotive Group requested schematic development plan approval for an approximately 5,106 square-foot car wash facility, and a joint public hearing was held on March 17th.
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!
Register at: www.olgchs.org/camps
OpenTable is a popular online platform that connects diners with restaurants for reservation-making. The platform’s “Diners’ Choice Awards” are based on the booking, dining, and reviewing activities of fellow diners. OpenTable compiles its list of restaurants in the “Maryland-DC Suburbs” category using reviews exclusively from verified diners, categorized into five distinct categories:
Connect with neighbors, learn about Lafayette Federal, and grab fun giveaways! All while enjoying food from local Tacos el Pariente.
First 75 registrants can receive free food.*
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has shared that 4th District officers are investigating a shooting in the 14000 block of Taos Court, off of Bel Pre Rd., in Aspen Hill.
Though eBay may be past its prime, it is still one of the largest and most recognized e-commerce platforms in the world. The global online marketplace allows individuals and businesses to bid on, buy, and sell a wide variety of goods and services– and we’ve found a few Montgomery County-based items that are available for you to purchase:
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Special Victims Investigations Division executed a search warrant on Sunday in the 10600 block of Sweepstakes Rd in Damascus as part of an active investigation. No arrests were made, and the investigation is not related to immigration enforcement, according to a police news alert.
Comstock Holding Companies has announced that KPUB, an Irish-Korean fusion restaurant and bar, has signed a lease for 6,600 square feet at BLVD Ansel, located at 33 Monroe Street in Rockville, MD.
The Arby’s restaurant located at 225 Gorman Ave in Laurel has permanently closed its doors. A notice on the door directs customers to the Jessup location at 7410 Assateague Drive.
Prince George’s County Police Officer Simeon Daramola was charged with driving while impaired early Saturday morning in Laurel while off duty in a marked police cruiser, leading to the suspension of his police powers and an internal investigation. (more…)
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A Silver Spring man was arrested on March 19, 2025, for allegedly burglarizing Gaming Giant on March 15 while dressed in a Spider-Man costume and stealing approximately $10,000 worth of merchandise.