A Montgomery County jury found Carlo Yaque del Cid, 32, of Hyattsville, guilty of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in the 2022 death of Edvin Agustin Leon. The jury also convicted him of attempted first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder for the shooting of a second victim, along with two counts of using a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence and participation in a criminal organization resulting in death.
Detectives with the Montgomery County Department of Police are asking for the public’s help identifying several suspects connected to a first-degree assault that occurred February 4 at Wheaton Mall. Police said the incident happened at approximately 12 pm when the victim entered a restroom inside the mall.
Students in the Construction Trades Foundation program at Seneca Valley High School met with a construction industry professional on Friday, March 6, to learn about career opportunities in the field.
The beloved pastry chef and owner of Les Délices French Bakery Harry Kazanjian died after being struck by a vehicle earlier this month, according to a statement shared by the bakery with customers.
Organizers of the Wheaton Arts Parade are seeking temporary storage space for the large art floats used in the event after learning the sculptures must be moved from their current location by April 1. The floats currently do not have a new storage location, though the parade is scheduled to take place in September during what organizers say will be the event’s 10th anniversary year. (more…)
T Pot Hot Pot & Korean BBQ is moving closer to opening in Gaithersburg. The restaurant is planned for 9679 Lost Knife Road in the Montgomery Village Crossing shopping center, in the space formerly occupied by Golden Star Buffet. (more…)
A 22-year-old man from Romania and Ireland was sentenced to two years in federal prison for his role in a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fraud scheme, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland.
Takoma Park Police are investigating a reported sexual assault that allegedly occurred in April 2025 and are asking the public for additional information as the investigation continues.
By Andrew Italia. Italia is a Quince Orchard High School graduate and MoCo resident. When he was in college at the University of Maryland, he was the movie critic for The Maryland Diamondback. During his time as the movie critic, he began making Oscar predictions for all 24 categories. His all-time record is 21 out of 24, but he usually falls in the 18-20 range. Below is his Top 12 movie list for 2024. For more movies on Twitter/X, see @Italia_budo
Updated to include information via press release by Adventist HealthCare.
Adventist HealthCare Germantown Emergency, a stand-alone emergency care center that has served thousands of residents in upper Montgomery County each year, will permanently close this summer.
The Montgomery County Department of Police responded Sunday at approximately 5:27 pm to the 124000 block of Pennyfield Lock Road, near C&O Canal Lock 22 in Travilah, for a report […]