Blake High School alumnus Michael Creppy Jr. has reached a major milestone with the debut of his first feature documentary, “Imported,” now streaming on Hulu. The milestone was previously highlighted by Brandy Simms on Sports Illustrated.
MoCo
Barbarian Comics (11242 Triangle Ln. Wheaton, MD) has built one of the longest-running and most enduring legacies in Montgomery County, evolving alongside the comic book industry while remaining a constant presence in the Wheaton community for more than five decades (photos below).
The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing on the Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan on January 21 at 7 p.m. at Rocky Hill Middle School in Clarksburg.
An Extreme Cold Alert has been issued for Montgomery County from Sunday, January 4, at 3 pm until Monday, January 5 at 1pm. Wind chills are expected to fall below 32°F, and residents are advised to dress in layers and take precautions if spending extended time outdoors. (more…)
Montgomery County police continue to investigate the homicide of an 18-year-old Gaithersburg man, Taeyon Malachi Prather, whose body was found Friday evening in a parking lot near Damascus.
Below is an updated look at the latest retail and dining changes coming soon to Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, including new restaurants, specialty shops, and brand relocations. (more…)
Montgomery County rang in 2026 with several joyful arrivals, as local hospitals celebrated the first babies born in the new year. The following births are listed in order based on the time the babies were born, and reflect the three New Year’s babies that hospitals shared publicly on social media, not necessarily the only babies born in Montgomery County on January 1.
A Montgomery County woman won $50,000 on a scratch-off purchased at the Safeway at 990 Swann Creek Road in Fort Washington. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
For nearly 45 years, Lakeforest Mall was more than a place to shop. It was where Montgomery County families spent weekends, teens found independence, kids had their first jobs, and entire generations built memories that still resonate years after the mall’s final doors closed. Redevelopment plans can be seen here.
|
Montgomery County’s “Bring Your Own Bag” law takes effect today, January 1, 2026, eliminating plastic carryout bags and adding a 10 cent fee on paper bags.
Maryland Health Department Recommends the Use of Masks in Health Care Facilities
Montgomery County health officials are advising residents to take preventive measures as respiratory virus hospitalizations exceed 10 hospitalizations per 100,000 residents throughout Maryland. The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) today recommended that health care facilities require masks in all patient-facing settings.