Written by Serena Bolliger in Montgomery Planning’s The Third Place Blog. Republished with permission.
As you travel east on University Boulevard from downtown Wheaton, past the commercial strips and gas stations, you’ll encounter a Georgian Revival brick house with imposing chimneys. This simple but elegant home, with its symmetrical design and matching bay windows, stands in stark contrast to the modernist Art Deco WSJV Transmitter across the street and the post-WWII Ranch and Split-Level houses scattered throughout the nearby neighborhoods. The historic house was the home of Romeo and Elsie Horad. Built on Elsie’s ancestral land, the house stands as a testament to the achievements of the Websters, Sewells, and Horads who worked tirelessly to improve conditions for African American residents throughout Montgomery County and Washington, DC.
The Montgomery County has released surveillance footage of suspects wanted in connection to an armed robbery that occurred on December 23, 2024, in the 11400 block of Stewart Lane in Silver Spring. (more…)
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A Washington, D.C. man was convicted in Montgomery County Circuit Court of first-degree child abuse resulting in death and second-degree murder for the abuse and death of his girlfriend’s 16-month-old son, with sentencing scheduled for June 13, 2025, where he faces life in prison plus 65 years. (more…)
A Montgomery Village man and Game of Thrones fan won a $50,000 top prize from a $5 scratch-off ticket recently purchased at Goshen Plaza Beer & Wine. Full story below courtesy MDLottery: (more…)
The Triumph Trek at the Rio is the ultimate celebration of strength, recovery and hope — and everyone is invited.
On Sunday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation and Adventist HealthCare Home Care Services will gather at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg for an untimed walk-or-wheel around the accessible lakeside path. This is not a race. Scooters, wheelchairs, walkers, strollers and every pace are welcome, and no one finishes last.
The Winter Weather Advisory previously issued for parts of the area has expanded to now include DC, additional parts of central Maryland (including all of Montgomery County), and additional portions of central and northern Virginia. The advisory runs from noon Saturday until midnight or until 7pm depending on your location.
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The City of Gaithersburg, in partnership with The Peterson Companies and Rio Lakefront, will be hosting the 23rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade at rio, located at Rio Boulevard and Grand Corner Avenue.
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A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from noon Saturday until midnight Saturday night for portions of central, north central, and northern Maryland and northern Virginia (including NW Montgomery County).
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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has been named the AP’s NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Daniels, who led the Commanders to a 12-5 record, also finished in 7th place […]
When referencing the winter weather that could be headed our way next week, FOX5 meteorologist Mike Thomas recently shared on X (full post available below) that “there will likely be impacts on school/work facilities in the Tuesday-Wednesday time frame.”
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Safety remains at the forefront as Metro continues to move more customers throughout the region each month. Metro ended 2024 as an industry leader in three key safety categories: collisions, derailments, and customer injury.
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