Law

Maryland’s Joint Enforcement Task Force on Workplace Fraud, in collaboration with the Maryland Attorney General’s Office, released a report highlighting the misclassification of over 5,500 workers in 2024, uncovering more than $36 million in unreported taxable wages. The report emphasizes the impact of workplace fraud on workers, businesses, and state revenue, with officials pledging stronger enforcement to hold violators accountable. (more…)


Germantown

At its February 20 meeting, the Montgomery County Planning Board, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), reviewed and approved the Scope of Work for the Germantown Sector Plan Amendment.

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News

The Montgomery County ABS is holding a moving sale at its Wheaton (11405 Georgia Ave.) and White Oak (11239 New Hampshire Ave.) locations, offering 50% off all wine and spirits (excluding beer) from Saturday, February 22, to Saturday, March 1. (more…)


Bethesda

The Maryland-National Capital Park Police have arrested a juvenile and a 19-year-old male on firearm-related charges, including first-degree assault and reckless endangerment, following a non-contact shooting during a fight at Chase Avenue Urban Park on February 19, 2025. (more…)


Education

The League of Educators for Asian American Progress (LEAAP) celebrated its annual Lunar New Year scholarship banquet on February 13, successfully raising $15,000 to fund scholarships for Asian Pacific American high school seniors aspiring to careers in education.

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