Updated with additional information from Bitez.
Bitez, a restaurant specializing in halal cuisine, has closed the location it opened in July at 13525 Clopper Road in Germantown’s Seneca Plaza, near Mamma Lena and Rio Grande. The restaurant has shared that it plans to move to a new nearby location in the future, but an address or date is not yet available.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and Secretary of State Susan C. Lee announced settlements that will permanently shut down two nonprofits, Maryland Youth Club of America and Virginia Youth Club of America, and ban their founder and leadership from operating or soliciting for charities in Maryland.
On Friday, Governor Wes Moore joined a coalition of governors at the White House to sign a Statement of Principles calling for reforms to the PJM Interconnection electricity market, which supplies power to Maryland and other states.
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect this morning for parts of northwest Montgomery County, including areas like Germantown, Clarksburg, Poolesville, and Damascus.
Austin Grill, the longtime Tex-Mex brand that once had a strong presence across the DMV, will celebrate its return with a grand opening on Tuesday, Feb. 4, in Sterling, Virginia, according to the restaurant’s Facebook page and website.
County Executive Marc Elrich condemned the anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian graffiti that was discovered Friday at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, calling it an act of hate that does not reflect Montgomery County’s values and reaffirming support for affected communities.
Before he became LA Knight, one of the hottest superstars in professional wrestling today, Shaun Ricker was a kid growing up in Hagerstown, Maryland, dreaming of making it big in the ring.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Aiden “Niko” Offutt, a missing 13-year-old from Montgomery Village. (more…)
A memorable start to Friday unfolded on Interstate 270 in Rockville when first responders helped welcome a baby girl into the world on the Falls Road exit ramp. (more…)
Montgomery County has issued an Extreme Cold Alert from Friday, January 16, at 3pm through Saturday, January 17 at 11am. Wind chills are expected to fall below 32°F, and residents are advised to dress in layers and take precautions if spending extended time outdoors.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire on Holly View Court in Olney on Friday afternoon, where flames were reported on the exterior of a home with extension into the interior. (more…)