Germantown

Ledo Pizza has continued to expand its presence in Montgomery County with the opening of a new Corner Shoppe at Giant Food Kingsview Village Center, located at 18331 Leaman Farm Rd. in Germantown. This new location is serviced by Ledo Pizza Germantown, situated nearby at 12619-b Wisteria Dr. in the Germantown Square shopping center.

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Arts

Magruder High School in Derwood faced a major setback when a portion of the auditorium ceiling collapsed during a performance of Once Upon a Mattress. In response, over 50 community members came together over the past two days to move the entire set, costumes, props, and audio-visual equipment—a massive effort made possible by the dedication of students and volunteers. Additionally, a fundraiser has raised over $1,000 this morning.

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Crime

FOX 5 DC reports that Brian Eyers, a 37-year-old Navy veteran from Rockville, MD, has been charged with making threats of mass violence, including against President Donald Trump, a realty company, a law firm, and his homeowners association. (more…)


MCPD

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is offering free catalytic converter etching through its Etch and Catch program to help deter theft and aid in recovery for residents of the 3rd and 4th Districts (Silver Spring, Wheaton, Aspen Hill, Cloverly, Olney, Brookeville, Briggs Chaney, Burtonsville, Kemp Mill and Kensington). (more…)


MoCo Government

The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has launched a Food Truck Generator Electrification Pilot Program to help food truck operators transition from gasoline and diesel generators to cleaner, battery-powered systems. (more…)


Education

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 21 attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to prevent significant workforce cuts at the U.S. Department of Education (ED), arguing that the move would disrupt essential educational services. The lawsuit contends that the administration lacks the legal authority to dismantle the department without congressional approval and warns of negative impacts on students, particularly those with disabilities and financial aid recipients.

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