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…)
If you find yourself in Poolesville, MD, and notice a line snaking out the door at K2 Cafe, don’t be surprised. This thriving establishment, opened by husband-and-wife team Ashar Abbasi and Nichole Hodges-Abbasi, has quickly become a local favorite, attracting hungry patrons with its unique blend of American cuisine infused with Himalayan flair. A brief video of the experience is available below.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has a project to replace the Cattail Road Bridge No. M-0491. The existing bridge, constructed in 1975, is in poor condition. MCDOT is working proactively to replace the bridge before it becomes a safety hazard.
Montgomery Parks will be conducting prescribed fires at River Road Shale Barrens Conservation Park (Poolesville) and Serpentine Barrens Conservation Park (Potomac) during March and into mid-April 2025 to help restore the parks’ native habitats and better support natural ecosystems.
Below is a list of the 100 best restaurants to eat in the state of Maryland, according to Yelp. Yelp is a platform that publishes user-generated reviews and ratings, providing insights into various businesses, including restaurants. The list includes 30 restaurants from right here in Montgomery County. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle and debris fire on Peachtree Road near Barnesville Road in Dickerson on Wednesday afternoon, where a Tesla battery reignited during property demolition. (more…)
Deb Waxman, affectionately known as Coach Wax, is celebrating an impressive milestone– 30 years as a coach within Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).
Maryland officials honored Avani Durvasula and Farah Hawks from Silver Spring, and Grace Guo and Asher Lyons from Poolesville, at the State House for their achievements in the 2024 National History Day competition. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house at a two-story single-family home on Wasche Rd near W Hunter Rd in Dickerson/Poolesville.
According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, firefighters from multiple MCFRS units responded to the non-hydrant area. The occupants evacuated, but one adult suffered burns and was transported as a Priority 2 patient. The fire was extinguished, and one family was displaced. A tanker fill site was set up on Martinsburg Rd.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on February 21, 2025, in which 51-year-old Marcos Anton Solorzano Ramirez of Gaithersburg was pronounced dead at the scene after his Acura Integra collided with a Ford Transit van on Whites Ferry Road near Partnership Road in Poolesville. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a large brush fire on Beallsville Road in Dickerson, which involved several acres of woods, logs, and stumps. (more…)