Beyond MoCo

Maryland State Police arrested a Baltimore man for impersonating a police officer and illegally possessing ammunition after a traffic stop in Prince George’s County revealed law-enforcement-style gear and a fake badge in his vehicle. (more…)


Education

On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court began hearing a case against Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), with parents arguing that the use of LGBTQ-inclusive books without an opt-out option violates their First Amendment right to free religious exercise. (more…)


Law

On Tuesday, Governor Wes Moore held the second bill signing ceremony of 2025, enacting several measures including the Expungement Reform Act, Second Look Act, and Protect Our Federal Workers Act. The new laws aim to expand expungement eligibility, provide sentencing review opportunities for long-term inmates, and support federal workers affected by job disruptions. (more…)


Restaurant

Celtic Cup Coffee at 8455 Colesville Road, Suite 101B in Silver Spring, will hold its grand opening celebration on Saturday, April 26. The event will feature live Irish traditional music, a dance demo by the Culkin School of Irish Dance, coffee roasting demonstrations, prize giveaways, and an opening ceremony with a land acknowledgement and ribbon cutting. (more…)


Business

Unibal-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has defaulted on a roughly $235 million securitized loan tied to Westfield Wheaton– the largest mall in suburban Maryland and the fourth-largest in the Greater Washington area. The mall was originally built in 1958 and was known as Wheaton Plaza– the first shopping mall in Montgomery County.

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Montgomery Parks

Montgomery Parks and the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) Purple Line completed a new fish passage project at a stream underpass of Piney Branch Road in the Long Branch community, helping to restore habitat for migratory fish and supporting local aquatic communities.

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