Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and 15 other state attorneys general issued a statement opposing a recent Trump administration Executive Order, reaffirming their commitment to protecting access to gender-affirming care and vowing to challenge any federal actions that seek to restrict it. (more…)
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 9pm this evening (Wednesday) until 10am Thursday. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), “total sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch are expected.”
Over the weekend we let you know that Safeway will be closing its location at 1800 Rockville Pike permanently this April. Now, we know that Go Fresh 365 will be taking over the space.
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
Beautiful venue; great art, gifts and hand-crafted items; refreshments; and meet the award-winning painters, photographers, mixed media artists, ceramicists, fiber artists, and more – some 40 artists in all. It’s an extraordinary array of framed wall works, 3-d media including sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and fiber pieces, and unframed prints.
Among them, you’ll see:
Chief Antonio DeVaul from the Takoma Park Police Department announced the arrest of Cameron Cooper, 35, of no fixed address, for attempted armed robbery and 1st degree assault.
Maryland saw a significant 38% decrease in fatal overdoses in 2024, with 1,553 reported cases compared to 2,511 in 2023, according to preliminary state data. Governor Wes Moore attributed the decline to increased investments in behavioral health and substance use care but emphasized the need for continued efforts, particularly in addressing racial disparities in overdose rates. (more…)
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) announced that a Montgomery County Transit Services employee had been arrested and charged with assault and endangerment after allegedly strangling and physically attacking a pregnant woman during an altercation on a Ride On bus in Chevy Chase. Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Director Chris Conklin released the following statement regarding the incident:
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is inviting high school students to participate in its annual “Heads Up, Phones Down” contest by creating short videos promoting safe, distraction-free walking and driving, with prizes up to $800 and student service learning hours available for participants.
WMATA has shared that it’s seeing “record ridership as more customers return to the office.” The morning rush this past Monday, February 3rd, saw 92,600 trips, which is the highest Monday rush hour ridership since 2020.
The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed a bill that delays the collection of impact taxes from the start of a housing project to its completion, aiming to reduce upfront construction costs while maintaining funding for schools and transportation infrastructure. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has shared that 2nd District officers are investigating a shooting in the 4400 block of S. Park Ave. in Chevy Chase.