Montgomery County has issued a news release warning residents about a recent increase in driveway paving scams involving unlicensed contractors who use high-pressure tactics and perform substandard or incomplete work, urging homeowners to stay alert and report suspicious activity to the Office of Consumer Protection. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has announced that 18-year-old Wilmer Ventura of Silver Spring has been arrested and charged with handgun and drug related charges.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich sent a letter urging the private owners of White’s Ferry and the Virginia landing site to resolve their dispute and restore ferry service, offering a $3 million public subsidy as a final attempt to end the years-long impasse. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is warning of scams using shortened URLs that might hide malicious intent. “Don’t click links without verifying their source to protect yourself from fraud.”
Maryland, Montgomery County, and Poolesville officials are offering a $3 million financial incentive to resolve the long-standing dispute between the owners of White’s Ferry and the Virginia landing site, aiming to reopen the ferry that has been closed since 2020. (more…)
Many in Montgomery County have enjoyed the Maryland SoccerPlex since it opened nearly 25 years ago at 18031 Central Park Circle in Boyds, MD, welcoming over 1 million visitors annually. Now, the SoccerPlex is gathering feedback for a possible rebrand. “This survey is specifically gathering insights from Montgomery County residents to ensure we reflect the preferences and needs of the people who use our facilities most. Your honest answers will help shape future changes that could have a meaningful impact on the sports and activities offered in our community.”
Montgomery County government has awarded a $1.8 million grant to Victory Housing Inc. to electrify its Victory Tower property in Takoma Park, replacing fossil fuel systems with efficient electric alternatives to improve energy performance, indoor air quality, and climate resilience for low- to moderate-income residents. (more…)
Montgomery Village, MD native and University of Maryland standout Kaden Prather took a significant step toward his NFL aspirations this week, participating in the Washington Commanders’ local pro day on Tuesday. The Terrapins wide receiver, a product of Germantown’s Northwest High School, brings a decorated college resume and hometown pride to the draft process.
Montgomery County has released a new report showing that Black women and infants face significantly worse maternal and infant health outcomes than other groups, including higher rates of severe maternal morbidity, postpartum depression, and infant mortality. Commissioned by Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles, the report highlights systemic disparities in healthcare access and calls for urgent, equitable reforms ahead of Black Maternal Health Week.
Montgomery Recreation recently shared the news of its brand new Women’s Adult Basketball League that recently tipped off at Wood Middle School in Rockville with over 60 players participating.
Today, Nicholas John Roske, 29, of Simi Valley, California, pled guilty to attempting to kill a United States Supreme Court Justice. As part of his guilty plea, Roske admitted that on June 7, 2022, he flew from Los Angeles International Airport to Dulles International Airport with a firearm and ammunition in his checked baggage. He then took a taxi from the airport to Montgomery County, Maryland, with the intent to kill the Supreme Court Justice.