Montgomery County’s latest minimum wage increases take effect today, Tuesday, July 1, raising hourly pay rates for workers across the county based on employer size. The annual adjustment reflects the Washington region’s inflation rate, as required under County law.
Permanent signage was installed this morning at the future Bobapop location in Aspen Hill, marking another visible step toward the bubble tea shop’s anticipated opening by this fall.
Three Montgomery County ice cream shops have been included on PETA’s newly launched Maryland “Nice Cream Trail,” a statewide guide highlighting businesses that offer vegan ice cream and dairy-free frozen desserts. (more…)
A $140,000 permit has recently been approved for the interior fit-out of the future TOUS Les JOURS bakery at 3333 Olney Sandy Spring Road in Olney.
Takoma Park has released parking restrictions and road closure information ahead of its annual Fourth of July parade on Saturday, July 4.
Montgomery County Police said an adult male from Germantown was arrested Monday night after officers recovered a loaded ghost gun during a traffic stop in Germantown.
Arepa King is expanding into Montgomery County with a new restaurant coming to 109A Market Street in Kentlands Square in Gaithersburg. The restaurant will take over the space most recently occupied by Potomac Cookie Co., with plans to open before the end of the year.
Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday declared a State of Preparedness ahead of a prolonged heat wave expected to bring dangerous temperatures and extreme heat risk across Maryland through the Independence Day holiday weekend. (more…)
Montgomery County Police responded Tuesday afternoon to the 12800 block of Bushey Drive, off of Connecticut Ave., in Silver Spring after a vehicle crashed into a home.
Sentinel Real Estate has acquired The Perry, a 297-unit luxury apartment community in Potomac’s Park Potomac development, marking the firm’s second major multifamily investment in Montgomery County in recent years.
Montgomery County Police have released their daily crime summary, highlighting reported incidents from June 29, 2026.