Montgomery County’s ban on gas-powered leaf blowers took effect on July 1, 2025, following legislation passed to address concerns related to noise, emissions, and health impacts. The law prohibits the use of handheld, backpack, and walk-behind gas-powered blowers and vacuums on private and commercial properties, as well as by local government agencies. Violations of the ban carry a $500 fine. (more…)
In October we let you know that ZiZa Kabob, which opened its first restaurant at 7351 Assateague Dr. in Jessup, signed on to open its second location in the Twinbrook Quarter development that features the new Wegmans in Rockville. Now, the restaurant has secured a permit valued at $450K to begin interior construction.
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Commas Food Hall, a new 13,000-square-foot food destination on the third level of Ellsworth Place (8661 Colesville Rd) in Downtown Silver Spring, recently soft opened with just some of its stalls currently operating. Tokoa Cheesesteaks, which local food reviewer “Big Schlim” has rated with his highest honor, “STAMP,” has just opened in the food hall.
The Montgomery County Police Department has released additional information regarding a homicide that occurred in the 3300 block of N. Leisure World Blvd. (more…)
Join artist Nora Naranjo Morse (Kha’p’o Owenge ([Santa Clara Pueblo]), creator of Always Becoming, and the community that cares for the museum’s ephemeral outdoor sculpture family, to learn about the project’s evolution over the past two decades, and what the future holds.
Learn about the art of clay, traditions of sustainability in Pueblo building techniques, and more. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly art activities, dance performances by the Zuni Olla Maidens, watch a short film, and multiple opportunities to hear from the artist, her family, and museum experts that have contributed to the care and revitalization of the sculptures.
Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for the World of Travel Show 2027 on Saturday, February 6, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in The BlackBox at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.
Meet representatives from 13 respected travel brands covering family and adults-only cruises, premium and luxury ocean voyages, European river cruises, expedition and Galápagos adventures, small-ship sailing, guided land tours, and customized vacations.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a homicide that occurred Saturday, July 5, in the 3300 block of North Leisure World Boulevard. An adult female was pronounced dead at the scene and an adult male is in custody (more…)
7-Eleven will celebrate its 98th birthday this Friday, July 11, by offering customers a free small Slurpee at participating locations nationwide. This year’s Slurpee Day includes new additions like limited-edition […]
A 19-year-old Maryland man has been arrested in connection with an illegal car rally during Super Bowl LVIII celebrations, resulting in firearm-related charges in Maryland and pending extradition to Pennsylvania for additional charges. (more…)
Six people, including Toyia Johnson of Rockville, were found guilty in connection with a 2021 Labor Day weekend triple homicide in Washington, D.C., that left three people dead and three others injured. A jury convicted four defendants of murder and related charges, while Johnson and another individual were found guilty of tampering with evidence and acting as accessories after the fact. (more…)
Hollister Co. is returning to Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, according to a report by Robert Dyer. (more…)
The City of Rockville has announced that Hikers in the John G. Hayes Forest Preserve can now use an interactive mobile map to navigate over three miles of trails, view real-time locations, and access trail descriptions and park amenities. (more…)
Due to ongoing Purple Line construction, the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has implemented detours for Ride On bus routes 12, 13, and 19 in Silver Spring, with updated routing and temporary stops in place through at least August 2025.