Montgomery County-based blues and roots rock band Bad Influence has been selected for induction into the Maryland Entertainment Hall of Fame. The honor recognizes the band’s nearly 40-year contribution to the regional music scene and its longstanding presence throughout Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia. (more…)


The Montgomery County Department of Police has released its daily crime summary for June 8, 2026, highlighting several notable incidents across the county, including a robbery in Silver Spring, a carjacking in Germantown, a residential burglary in Bethesda, and the arrest of a juvenile found with a loaded handgun in Potomac.

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The Montgomery County Police Department has released its daily crime summaries covering reported incidents from Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 7.

In the 1st District, which covers Rockville, Potomac and surrounding areas, police reported an auto theft on Maple Avenue in Rockville in which a stolen vehicle was later recovered nearby and two additional vehicles were vandalized. Tires and rims were stolen from two vehicles on Frederick Avenue, and two suspects were arrested after being found inside a vacant apartment on Elmcroft Court. Police also reported an aggravated assault at Richard Montgomery High School where two suspects entered a classroom, pepper sprayed a student and punched her. The student was treated by the school nurse. Over the weekend, officers also arrested three suspects in two separate commercial burglaries at vacant buildings on Research Boulevard.


Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is criticizing the County Council’s decision not to fully fund Montgomery County Public Schools’ Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, arguing the move forced difficult reductions that will impact employees and create financial challenges for years to come.

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