On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at approximately 9:18 pm, the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) received a 911 call from a mother reporting that her 8-year-old autistic daughter was missing from their home. MCPD shared the story of community members and 5th District officers safely locating the young girl.
On Saturday, July 5, Olney, MD, will light up with an exciting fusion of baseball and fireworks during the highly anticipated FIREWORKS GAME, featuring the Olney Cropdusters versus the Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts.
Commas Food Hall is heading into its second year with two new vendors and a new reason for Silver Spring residents to visit earlier in the day. (more…)
On Thursday, Governor Wes Moore announced new “Just Community” designations prioritizing up to $400 million in state investment for historically underserved areas and expanded cannabis pardons by nearly 7,000 convictions, as part of broader efforts to close the racial wealth gap and promote economic equity in Maryland.
On Thursday, June 19, 2025, Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to 600 incidents, including 295 medical calls and 247 fire-related calls, more than 200 of which occurred between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m., mostly involving downed trees and wires. (more…)
Thanksgiving has arrived at Butchers Alley, the neighborhood butcher serving Montgomery County and NW DC from it’s location in Bethesda. This year the shop has fresh, locally sourced heritage-breed White Holland turkeys ready for you to roast at home, along with house made sides like velvety caramelized garlic mashed potatoes and turkey stuffing like Grandma used to make.
“We’re really proud to carry these White Holland heritage-breed turkeys,” says Chef Fernando Giacomini. “Our relationship with our producer runs deep, and these turkeys are some of the best out there. They’re pasture-raised without antibiotics, and you can really taste the difference.”
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.
Recently, an Instagram post featuring “restaurant quality eats” served at gas stations across the state of Maryland went viral locally (see video below). We’ve added a few more standout options and provided additional details about the restaurants highlighted in the video to help Marylanders discover where they can enjoy quality eats at these gas stations.
Democrat Scott Goldberg has launched his campaign for one of four At-Large seats on the Montgomery County Council, highlighting priorities such as education, housing, and economic opportunity, and drawing on his background as a small business owner, attorney, substitute teacher, and community leader.
The Urban School Food Alliance (USFA) announced the addition of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) as its newest member. MCPS is the second district from Maryland to join The Alliance.
The Maryland Department of Health is urging residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses as temperatures rise, offering safety tips and resources to stay cool and recognize symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. (more…)
The Maryland Zoo’s Penguin Coast (One Safari Way in Baltimore, MD) is home to North America’s largest African penguin colony, where visitors can observe and interact (pet, etc.) these unique birds as they waddle, swim, dive, and eat in an environment designed to mimic their natural habitat.
Severe weather has significantly impacted roads and driving conditions across the area with numerous downed trees and power outages reported, according to Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services (MCFRS).
