The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested 37-year-old Wilmer Alvarado-Gomez of Rockville for sexually assaulting a child and is concerned there may be additional victims. He has been charged with multiple counts of second-degree rape and is being held without bond. (more…)
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced Wednesday morning that it will be seeking a state waiver for the required 180 instructional days after schools and offices were closed on Wednesday, Feb. 12 due to inclement weather.
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Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, along with 23 other attorneys general, filed an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to protect a key provision of the Affordable Care Act that guarantees access to preventive care without out-of-pocket costs. (more…)
The personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Most Diverse Cities in America, with the top three cities/areas in the entire country being right here in Montgomery County, Maryland.
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Music. Art. Food. Community. The Takoma Park Folk Festival brings it all together for one free, unforgettable day. Discover six stages of live music from around the world, shop an acclaimed juried craft show, enjoy international cuisine, connect with local community organizations, and let the kids explore crafts and activities in the Children's Nook. It's one of the region's most beloved traditions, and a celebration of the creativity, diversity, and welcoming spirit that has long defined Takoma Park.
New this year! Jam at the Crossroads is a place for musicians of all levels to come together and be part of the music.
A new guide from Matador Network, created with help from The Dyrt, features 60 U.S. campsites with the best views, including Maryland’s Assateague Island National Seashore. The campground offers ocean and bay views, stunning sunrises and sunsets, and the unique experience of camping among wild horses that roam the island’s beaches and wetlands. (more…)
A new biography, My Name is Not Tom: The Life of Reverend Josiah Henson, by local historian Susan Cooke Soderberg, offers a fresh perspective on the life of Josiah Henson, an enslaved man from Montgomery County who escaped to Canada and became a respected leader. (more…)
A suspected drug dealer and buyer were arrested in downtown Silver Spring after a drug deal led to a police stop, during which the dealer attempted to flee by ramming a police car and was found with over two pounds of marijuana and a stolen handgun. (more…)
A well-known 7-Eleven, located off Route 50 at 106 N. Division St., just before 1st Street as you enter Ocean City, will close its doors permanently this week. Some of the comments can be seen below.
More than 160 students from nine Montgomery County high schools showcased their impressive dance skills at the 2024-2025 Annual Latin Dance Junior Division Competition, according to MCPS.
The Olney Chamber of Commerce will host its 43rd Annual Community Day on Sunday, March 2, bringing together nearly 100 local businesses, non-profits, county agencies, community organizations, and more. Montgomery County’s longest-running business expo also features a family expo, live performances, the Taste of Olney, and activities for all ages.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has released additional details about the arrest of a juvenile male following Tuesday morning’s lockdown at Bethesda-Chevy Chase (BCC) High School. (more…)