The indoor playground Kids Ground, located at 8010 Gramercy Blvd in Rockville/Derwood, has permanently closed its doors.
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were dispatched to the 7100 block of Blanchard Drive in Derwood on Thursday morning for a reported drowning.
According to MCFRS spokesperson David Pazos, upon arrival, crews found an adult male in cardiac arrest. Firefighters and paramedics initiated aggressive CPR and advanced life-saving measures. Despite their efforts, the man could not be resuscitated.
Royal Cut Kings, a well-known barbershop from Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood, has opened its latest venture, Tapers & Tequila, located at 16821 Crabbs Branch Way in the Derwood/Gaithersburg/Rockville area.
Complaints from Montgomery County homeowners about incomplete home improvement projects led to a multimillion-dollar judgment against Optimum Construction, Optimum Interiors, and owner Amr “Omar” Elrahimy, following an investigation by the County’s Office of Consumer Protection and the Maryland Attorney General’s Office. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Monday, July 7, 2025, in Derwood.
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The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fatal pedestrian collision on Monday afternoon in Redland. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire in the 8100 block of Pepper Ridge Way in Derwood on Sunday morning. (more…)
Chris Carmack’s roots in Montgomery County run deep. Growing up in Derwood, MD, and graduating from Magruder in the late ‘90s, Chris was immersed in the local spirit and community from an early age. While he once played baseball, basketball, and football, his passion eventually shifted to theater. Active in his school’s drama program, he participated in multiple productions each year and competed at various drama festivals– a foundation that would later pave the way for his acting career and now his social media stardom.
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The Montgomery County Office of Animal Services seized 23 dogs from an unlicensed doggie daycare in Silver Spring on June 24 following a complaint, placing them in protective custody while the investigation remains ongoing.
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) at 7315 Muncaster Mill Rd. in Derwood has fully restored air conditioning following a mechanical failure that caused rising temperatures inside its near-capacity facility. The issue, caused by a failed motor in the building’s cooling system, was resolved by the Department of General Services (DGS). With the system now fully operational, the shelter has ended its emergency response efforts and resumed normal operations. (more…)
