The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested two men for stealing used cooking oil from two downtown Silver Spring restaurants using a siphon and tanks. Restaurants sell used cooking oil for biodiesel production, and one victim reported losing approximately 20,000 pounds of oil recently, valued at over $2.38 per pound. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision involving a pedestrian on Friday, December 20.
Lines formed down the block on December 10th, when residents lined up to enjoy tacos from Mexico City’s famed Taquería El Califa de León at Tacombi’s Arlington and Bethesda location. The tacos are available until December 26th at both locations (video below by Taste MoCo).
Why settle for a bouquet that lasts a week when you can give Mom a memory that lasts a lifetime? Join us at the Blooming Blossoms studio in Silver Spring for a Mother’s Day experience that goes beyond a traditional gift.
Our upscale, two-hour workshops are a calming escape where you’ll learn the art of floral design. We’ll guide you through creating a premium seasonal arrangement while you sip on refreshments and enjoy gourmet pastries in our relaxing, light-filled space. Sessions are available throughout the week leading up to Mother’s Day and Mother’s Day weekend. It’s the perfect way to pause, bond, and each create a gorgeous arrangement to take home.
Grab your tickets today – mom, friend, mentors, grandmothers are all welcome. Use code MOCO7 for $7.00 off your booking!
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The Montgomery County Council is seeking applicants by January 13, 2025, to fill two vacancies on the Nominating Committee for the Board of Trustees of Montgomery College, responsible for reviewing applications and recommending candidates for appointment by the Governor. (more…)
Local rising kindergartener, Phin, has advanced to the Top 5 in his group in the national Jr. Ranger Contest, a competition that celebrates children who are passionate about nature, wildlife, and exploration. After making it through earlier rounds with strong family and friend support, Phin is now in 4th place and working toward the top spot needed to move on to the quarterfinals.
The contest encourages kids to engage with the outdoors and highlights their curiosity and love for learning about the natural world. For Phin and his family, this experience has been both exciting and meaningful, made even more special by the encouragement from friends, neighbors, and the broader community.
Join Kaiser Permanente for Healthy at the Harbor, a free community health and wellness event taking place Saturday, June 6, from 11 am to 4 pm at National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Bring your family and friends for free full day of fun, fitness, and preventive care along the waterfront.
Throughout the day, Kaiser Permanente nurses and physicians will offer no-cost health screenings, alongside a health and wellness expo focused on preventive care education. A lively Kids’ Zone will keep children active and entertained with spin-art bikes, face painting, balloon art, games, and more.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is encouraging residents to report abandoned vehicles. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with an assault. (more…)
A certified nursing assistant from Silver Spring, MD is $50,000 richer after purchasing a winning Powerball lottery ticket from the 7-Eleven at 900 Merrimac Drive in Takoma Park. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
TOUS Les JOURS is now open at 1 Grand Corner Ave in Gaithersburg’s Rio Lakefront. TOUS Les JOURS is located in the space that was previously occupied by Corner Bakery, which closed back in February after nearly 25 years in business. (more…)
Marion Pearson, 67, of Durham, NC, was sentenced to 40 years in prison, suspending all but 17 years, for second-degree rape and sexual offense charges stemming from attacks in 1981, and will serve two years of supervised probation and register as a lifetime sex offender.
The Maryland Department of Health reported the first three cold-related deaths of the 2024-2025 winter season, urged precautions to prevent cold-related illnesses, and provided resources for warming centers, safe heating practices, and winter weather safety. (more…)