The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) announced the arrest of three suspects linked to an organized retail theft operation targeting Ulta stores across multiple jurisdictions, including Montgomery County, with over $190,000 in reported losses. The arrests, made in Anne Arundel County on March 24, followed a months-long investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies, leading to charges of armed robbery, grand larceny, and other offenses. (more…)
This article was originally published in April 2018 and has been updated with additional photos and information. (Photos below courtesy of the Oldham family.)
Though it remained open until 2002, The Corner Kick at 18707 N. Frederick Rd in Gaithersburg was the premier sporting facility in Montgomery County from 1984 to 2000. 2000 marked the opening of the Maryland SoccerPlex in Germantown and the Rockville SportsPlex in Rockville, signaling a shift in the local sports landscape.
The Montgomery County Executive will hold six Community Conversations on long-term priorities and the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvements Program budget, with the first meeting on Monday, March 31, at the Wheaton Community Recreation Center. (more…)
On March 27th, the Team Spirit Cheerleaders, a MoCo-based after-school enrichment program, wowed the audience with their dynamic Wizards PreShow performance at Capital One Arena. Their infectious energy and undeniable spirit electrified the crowd, setting an enthusiastic tone for the event.
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair returns this Friday, August 8th and will run through Saturday, August 16th. This will be the 76th annual fair. Additional information about specific vendors/concessions and activities […]
Montgomery County, located in the state of Maryland, has a rich history that dates back to its founding in 1776. The idea to create this county emerged from Thomas S. Wootton, who proposed dividing Frederick County into three smaller counties: Frederick, Montgomery, and Washington. In 1798, a significant legislative act was passed that established five election districts within Montgomery County: Berry, Clarksburg, Cracklin, Medley, and Rockville.
Montgomery County’s Planning, Housing, and Parks Committee will meet on March 31 to review Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 25-02, which would allow duplexes, triplexes, townhouses, and apartment buildings in certain residential zones along major corridors if at least 15 percent of units qualify as workforce housing. (more…)
C-SPAN has announced the 2025 winners of its 21st annual StudentCam competition, recognizing students from Silver Spring, Bethesda, Potomac, Germantown, Rockville, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Dermott Foley of Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring won the grand prize for his documentary on fentanyl overdose, while other students received second, third, and honorable mention prizes for topics such as affordable housing, climate change, and healthcare policies. (more…)
Montgomery County Council committees will review two bills on March 27 aimed at expanding tax relief and encouraging housing development. Bill 3-25 proposes increasing income and net worth eligibility for the County’s supplement to the Homeowners’ Tax Credit, while Expedited Bill 2-25 would offer tax incentives for converting vacant commercial properties into residential units with affordable housing requirements. (more…)
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will host the Fifth Annual “Right from the Start” event on Saturday, April 12, at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring to provide health support for Black children and families. (more…)
Montgomery County residents are encouraged to participate in the regional Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 15, with online registration now open. The event includes free pit stops throughout the region, including 14 within Montgomery County, where participants can enjoy refreshments, music, and vendor displays, and enter raffles for prizes, including a new bike. (more…)