A 55-year-old Florida woman visiting family in Dickerson died Saturday after being shot in a residence on Mt. Ephraim Road.

According to Montgomery County Police, “On Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at approximately 4:05 p.m., 5th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue Service personnel responded to a residence in the 23000 block of Mt. Ephraim Road for the report of a shooting.


On Wednesday, Sept. 3, MCDOT began an emergency closure of Wasche Road from W. Hunter Road to Martinsburg Road in Dickerson to replace failing twin corrugated pipes with twin concrete pipes, with local traffic allowed up to 19754 Wasche Road, a signed detour in place, weekday work hours from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the closure expected to last about three weeks. (more…)


If you’re looking for something fun and different to do with the family this fall, something that mixes a little bit of class with a whole lot of fun, we’ve got your Sunday plans covered. Conveniently located in Montgomery County, the DC Polo Society’s Summer Vibes Social Series has one event left at the scenic Congressional Polo Club in Poolesville, and it’s one of our favorite low-key summer gems. (more…)


As we prepare for the leaves begin their autumnal shift in a few weeks, anticipation is building for the return of a local Halloween legend. Markoff’s Haunted Forest, a staple of spooky season in Dickerson, is gearing up for its 33rd year of delivering spine-tingling scares starting October 3rd.

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The Crossvines, a premier destination for weddings and events in Poolesville, MD, has been honored with a 2025 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award. This prestigious award recognizes the top local wedding professionals who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness, and professionalism, as determined by the reviews of real couples.

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