A longtime gathering place in Gaithersburg has officially changed hands, with the State of Maryland purchasing the Forest Oak Lodge and its surrounding property at 11011 Game Preserve Rd. in Gaithersburg for $2.32 million.
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A Germantown Italian restaurant praised by The Washington Post is continuing to draw attention, with the Taste MoCo team recently stopping by to experience what’s been described as “a piece of Italy in Germantown.” A video of the experience can be seen below.
Governor Wes Moore announced more than $5.2 million in awards through the EARN Maryland program to support workforce training, job placement, and economic growth across the state.
Walmart announced plans to remodel 10 stores across Maryland in 2026 as part of a broader effort to modernize its shopping experience and expand services for customers statewide. The company’s only Montgomery County location, in Germantown, is not included in the current remodeling plans.
The Town of Ocean City in Maryland is pushing back on a viral social media claim suggesting a curfew has been put in place on the boardwalk.
Miles Across MedStar, a four-day, 200-mile run led by ultramarathoner Michael Wardian, made a stop in Olney on Tuesday, bringing the effort to MedStar Montgomery Medical Center and drawing participation from hospital leadership and staff.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that a federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction halting the construction and operation of a proposed ICE detention facility in Washington County.
Montgomery County is among the areas that will benefit from a new partnership between Uber and the Maryland Diaper Bank aimed at improving access to essential supplies and healthcare for families with young children.
Today is the deadline for Marylanders to file their state and federal income tax returns, with officials reminding taxpayers that while extensions are available, any taxes owed must still be paid to avoid penalties and interest.
Anthony Michael Cohen of Germantown is set to begin a 750-mile walk on May 4 retracing Harriet Tubman’s Underground Railroad route from Maryland to Canada, and a series of kickoff rallies across Maryland and Virginia will lead up to the journey.
A Montgomery County native could be headed back to the DMV in a big way. Over the last few months, Commanders.com has been spotlighting one mock draft each week, breaking down how potential picks could fit in Washington. In the latest feature, draft analyst Matt Miller mapped out all of the team’s selections in a full seven-round mock, including a notable local connection at the top.