A Rockville woman won a $50,000 prize from a MONOPOLY X20 scratch-off ticket purchased at the Giant Food store on Traville Gateway Drive, with the retailer also receiving a $500 bonus from the Maryland Lottery. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is continuing its Sweep the Salt pilot program to remove excess road salt from streets near sensitive watershed areas, helping to prevent water contamination. MCDOT reported that the program collected nearly 50 tons of salt and debris following winter storms, and based on initial results, plans to continue the initiative next year.
MCPS has shared that three supporting services employees have been named finalists for the 2025 Supporting Services Employee of the Year. This year’s annual awards, given by SEIU Local 500 and MCPS, are recognizing Esquibel (Celi) Andino, bus operator, Randolph Transportation Depot; Josephine (Josie) Marinucci, school secretary I, Westover Elementary School and John Sparrow, paraeducator, Poolesville High School. The winner will be announced at a celebration in May.
Montgomery County government has announced that the 2025 County Health Rankings recognize the county as one of the healthiest in Maryland and the U.S. The report highlights Montgomery County’s low premature death rates, high life expectancy, healthier behaviors, strong access to healthcare providers, and ongoing efforts to address health disparities.
On August 22, the New Neighbor Interfaith Alliance (NNIA) will host the 2026 Set Them Up for Success Volleyball Tournament and Family Fun Day from 9 am-4 pm at the Interdenominational Church of God in Gaithersburg, gathering volleyball teams, faith community members, and the public to raise funds to help recent refugees in Montgomery County attain independence.
An interfaith non-profit alliance of 37 faith communities and civic groups, NNIA raises funds to help resettled refugees with rental assistance, deferred medical care, English language skills and job placement. They also hope to expand their volunteer numbers to help more beneficiaries with job assistance, reliable transportation, and mentoring.
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The Maryland Lottery announced that a $100,000 Powerball-winning ticket was sold at the Walmart on North Fruitland Boulevard in Fruitland, with the prize doubled from $50,000 due to the Power Play option. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:
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A 13-year-old Montgomery County student has been charged with threats of mass violence after calling Parkland Middle School in Rockville and claiming they intended to carry out a school shooting. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) arrested 37-year-old Joshua Tyrell Mundy for shoplifting and resisting arrest during a retail theft operation in downtown Silver Spring. Mundy was caught attempting to leave a CVS store with stolen items and fought with officers before being subdued with a taser and taken into custody. (more…)
Last month, Joann Fabrics & Crafts announced it would be closing all 800 of its stores, including those at 2A Bureau Dr in Gaithersburg and 11160 Veirs Mill Rd Unit 180 in Wheaton. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) shared on its social media channels that 3rd District officers located and safely reunited a missing teenager with autism and cognitive difficulties with his […]
In December, Party City announced it would close all 700+ locations after 40 years in business. Locally, Party City stores in Gaithersburg, Rockville, and Wheaton are set to close by the end of the March. (more…)
A Silver Spring man was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for his role in an armed robbery at Busboys and Poets in Washington, D.C., after pleading guilty to brandishing a firearm during the crime. Law enforcement later arrested him at his residence, where they recovered multiple firearms, ammunition, and marijuana intended for distribution. (more…)