Two suspects were taken into custody after officers interrupted a burglary in progress at a Silver Spring gas station early June 11, recovering stolen items and a van used in the crime. (more…)
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Update: Trader Joe’s officially opened its doors at 1pm. The grand opening of Trader Joe’s at 225 N. Washington St. in Rockville Town Square scheduled for Thursday, June 12, was […]
If you’ve ever dropped your car at the dealership and then spent the next week calling for updates, you’re not alone. A lot of Montgomery County drivers are looking for a simpler option.
AMPM Automotive in Rockville has been taking care of local cars since 2010 and is still family owned. That means you’re dealing with the same faces every visit, not a rotating staff. They’re also CARFAX Top-Rated with a 4.7-star rating and more than 570 Google reviews.
Most of the auto repair work they do — maintenance, brakes, diagnostics, alignments — is finished the same day. Instead of playing phone tag, they send text and photo updates so you can see what’s going on before you say yes.
They stand behind the work with a 24-month, 24,000-mile nationwide warranty on parts and labor. If your car isn’t running, they can pick it up and tow it to the shop. Towing is free within 10 miles when AMPM does the repair.
They also run a multipoint inspection on every vehicle that comes in so you can catch small issues early. Maryland State Inspections are available too.
Every customer is automatically enrolled in their rewards program. You earn rewards on the services you have done and can use that balance toward future work.
They also give every customer a digital glove box — an online page for each vehicle where you can see your full service history, any work that was recommended but not done yet, and what’s coming due next. It’s handy before a road trip or when you’re deciding whether to fix something or sell the car.
The waiting area is clean and comfortable, with free Wi-Fi, coffee, and snacks. They also offer a military discount. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 to 5.
You’ll find AMPM Automotive at 11800 Coakley Circle in Rockville for auto repair. Call 301-822-4694 or book online if you want to skip the dealership wait.
A Baltimore County grandfather won $1 million in the June 4 Powerball drawing after purchasing a winning ticket at the Soda Pop Shop in Catonsville, joking to his daughter earlier that day that one of his tickets would be a winner. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:
California Tortilla, commonly known as Cal Tort, has grown from a single Montgomery County, Maryland establishment into a regional fast-casual dining chain serving “California-style” Mexican cuisine. Burrito Elito is the companies loyalty program that became popular in the early 2000s with many in the area carrying the card.
When I moved back to the D.C. area after several years in New York, I found myself rebuilding a social circle. Friends had moved away or settled into different routines, and finding a few guys to hang out with took more effort than I remembered.
That experience led me to start Choros. We first launched in DC about a year ago, bringing small groups of guys together around shared interests. The enthusiasm convinced me there were plenty of other men looking for the same thing: good company, reliable plans, and people they could keep getting to know.
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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.
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On June 11, 2025, at 11:15 p.m. the Rockville City Police Department, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, the Montgomery County Police Department and the Montgomery County Division of Fire Rescue Services responded to the 600 block of Blandford St. for a shooting.
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The Orange Crush has officially become Maryland’s state cocktail, a well-deserved recognition for a drink that has become synonymous with Maryland summers. This designation, signed into law by Governor Wes Moore, went into effect on June 1, 2025. During our trip to Ocean City, we visited The birthplace of the Orange Crush: Harborside Bar & Grill.
On Friday, June 6, 2025, a massive 70-foot pine tree fell on the Gaithersburg home of 17-year-old Ronnie Rodgers and his family in an unforeseen act of nature. Ronnie, a […]
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UPDATE: Xander Smith has been located safe and unharmed. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating […]
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Update: The grand opening of Trader Joe’s at 225 N. Washington St. in Rockville Town Square scheduled for Thursday, June 12, was delayed due to a power outage. The store […]
The Montgomery County Council’s Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee will meet on June 12 to review legislation that would establish a hiring preference for displaced federal workers and to consider a resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2026–2031 Tax Supported Fiscal Plan Summary.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has charged 38-year-old Bulfrano Martinez-Maldonado with first-degree murder in connection with the December 2024 stabbing death of Mynor Rene Lara Salguero, after DNA evidence linked him to the crime. (more…)