The Maryland Attorney General and Secretary of State issued a cease and desist order against DMV Futures, Inc., a Baltimore-based charity, for alleged misuse of charitable funds and using children for unsupervised door-to-door solicitation without providing the promised programs or benefits.
The African American Health Program will host a free, family-friendly Community Day event in Germantown focused on health and wellness for all Montgomery County residents, featuring screenings, workshops, youth activities, and mental health resources, with a theme of empowering individuals to take control of their health.
A Gaithersburg man recently won $50,000 on a lottery scratch-off ticket purchased at Lake Forest Exxon in Gaithersburg. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
Gordon Ramsay’s new series, “Secret Service,” premiered on May 21st and featured the beloved local Greek restaurant Parthenon, located near the DC/Maryland line at 5510 Connecticut Ave. NW, DC. Later this summer, Callahan’s, located at 1808 Rosemont Ave. in Frederick, MD, will be showcased in a special two-part episode.
Dreaming about your next vacation? Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for an inspiring day devoted to ocean and river cruises, guided tours, luxury travel and unforgettable destinations around the world!
Meet representatives from four leading travel brands, each offering a different way to explore. Discover AmaWaterways’ award-winning river cruises; Collette’s expertly planned guided vacations and immersive land experiences; Oceania Cruises’ destination-focused, small-ship voyages and renowned cuisine; and Premier World Discovery’s guided tours, river cruises and rail journeys.
Celebrate Bookstore Romance Day with Romantique Books! Join us for an afternoon dedicated to romance readers, indie authors, and the local bookish community. Browse signed romance books, discover your next favorite read through our curated Blind Date with a Book bundles, and shop a wide selection of bookish gifts, stickers, bookmarks, reading accessories, and more.
Meet local romance authors, explore unique creations from local vendors, enjoy permanent jewelry and tiny book-themed tattoos, and celebrate independent bookstores with fellow readers. The first 50 guests will receive exclusive Bookstore Romance Day swag bags filled with bookish goodies, and a few lucky attendees may even discover extra surprise treats tucked inside.
Mattress and More Liquidators, located at 15595 Old Columbia Pike, is hosting a “Goodbye to Burtonsville Day” as the family-owned mattress store prepares to close its doors to make way for Montgomery County’s second Wawa location.
Lead ‘Em Up, a nationally recognized leadership organization founded in Montgomery County in 2015, hosts an annual celebration honoring 13 student-athletes who receive the prestigious Green 13 award. This accolade is awarded to those who have demonstrated exemplary character and leadership. This year, four of the 13 recipients hail from Montgomery County, while the remaining nine are spread across the country.
MCPS recently shared that the Montgomery County Public Schools Educational Foundation (MCPSEF) honored nearly 200 recipients with $2 million in scholarships and awards from 14 programs at the Evening of Excellence celebration on May 19. Notably, 170 students received the 2025 Ruth and Norman Rales-Patricia Baier O’Neill Scholarship Recognizing Academic Excellence.
Automatic Train Operation (ATO) is coming to the Green and Yellow lines on Friday, May 23 after rigorous internal training and testing and concurrence from the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) shared the following at 10:18pm:
The Board of Education approved the following administrative appointments on Thursday, May 22: