Gaithersburg Police Chief Mark Sroka will retire after 16 years with the City of Gaithersburg Police Department effective March 6, 2026. Chief Sroka was presented with a proclamation proclaiming March 6 as “Police Chief Mark Sroka Day” in the City of Gaithersburg, recognizing his service and dedication to law enforcement and his significant contributions to the Gaithersburg Police Department. The proclamation was presented during the February 17 Mayor and City Council meeting.
Three Washington Spirit players have been called up to the U.S. Women’s National Team for the 2026 SheBelieves Cup, U.S. Soccer announced today.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle fire on Tuesday evening in the 29800 block of Gaelic Court in Germantown that extended to a end-unit townhouse, prompting a second alarm for additional manpower. (more…)
A Silver Spring man has been sentenced to decades in federal prison for a large-scale child sexual exploitation scheme that targeted victims across multiple countries.
A 6-year-old boy died Tuesday afternoon after a reported shooting inside a townhome in Montgomery Village. (more…)
Sherwood High School students are taking their school safety advocacy beyond campus and onto Capitol Hill.
One of Montgomery Parks’ most beloved seasonal traditions is set to return this spring. The Butterfly Experience will once again take flight at Brookside Gardens from Wednesday, April 1, through Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, with timed tickets now on sale.
UPDATE: The child in the accidental shooting on Maple Leaf Drive has been pronounced dead. Montgomery County Police are investigating a reported accidental shooting involving a child in Montgomery Village.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed new legislation on Tuesday prohibiting state and local law enforcement agencies from participating in federal civil immigration enforcement through deputization programs.
A Maryland State Trooper is being credited with saving the life of a choking infant in Cecil County, MD after an emergency unfolded during a traffic stop on February 14.
A popular Baltimore brunch concept is officially headed to downtown Silver Spring. Central Apartments at 8455 Fenton Street announced last week that Easy Like Sunday is coming soon to the building’s ground-floor retail space. According to Source of the Spring, the restaurant will take over the space previously occupied by El Sapo.