Bark Social, the dog park/bar/coffee shop combo that opened its first location in Pike & Rose back in February 2021 and has opened five total locations as far as Philadelphia, has announced an immediate closure effective today (Thursday, November 21st). The full message can be seen below:
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire on the 12100 block of Livingston Street in Wheaton, where an elderly woman sustained critical burn injuries and later died. (more…)
The FCSP Foundation (Fight Cancer & Stay Positive) hosted its third annual DC Dunk for a Cure at 7 Locks Brewing in Rockville, Maryland, raising more than $47,000 for Pancreatic […]
MCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor sent out a community message on Thursday, November 21st regarding the “increased rhetoric and rising anxieties in our community due to the national conversation surrounding immigration and deportation efforts promised by the incoming federal administration.” The message, titled “A Safe and Welcoming Community for All,” can be seen in full below:
Pandas Karate, located in Derwood, has launched a fantastic initiative offering free self-defense seminars for Girl Scout troops in Montgomery County. Owner Daniel Amaguana reports that the response has been overwhelmingly positive, with participants enthusiastic about the valuable skills they are learning. A video showcasing the experience is available below.
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On Thursday, Governor Wes Moore announced a $1.8 million investment to enhance Maryland’s cybersecurity talent pipeline, providing hands-on cyber range training at all 16 community colleges, starting with Howard Community College, to prepare over 1,100 professionals, focusing on underrepresented groups and boosting workforce development in a high-demand industry. (more…)
According to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD), a New York man has been arrested for allegedly participating in a $2.3 million gold bar scam targeting an 88-year-old woman and her daughter in Montgomery County, involving fraudulent claims of government investigations and asset transfers. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a two-vehicle collision, including one overturned vehicle, on the southbound Georgia Avenue ramp to eastbound MD 200 on Thursday, November 21, around 6 p.m.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has stated that a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect along and west of the Alleghenies through Friday PM/Saturday AM. First flakes of the season are possible on Friday, as light snow could fall in the morning.
MCPS has sent a reminder of the upcoming Thanksgiving Week Schedule:
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has announced that a 45-year-old Gaithersburg man has been arrested and charged with Negligent Manslaughter by Vehicle for a fatal July 20 collision on North Frederick Avenue, where he was speeding at nearly 98 mph and driving with a blood alcohol level almost twice the legal limit, resulting in the death of 39-year-old Isaac Akomanyi of Germantown.
MCPS has shared a list of high school teams that have won 2024 Fall Sports County Championships: