Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued a consumer alert urging Marylanders to stay vigilant against increasingly sophisticated holiday shopping scams, noting that consumer fraud losses reached $12.5 billion nationwide in 2024.
Signage is now up for Quincy’s Golf & Social at 245 Kentlands Blvd in Gaithersburg, where the country club style restaurant, bar, and golf venue is taking over the former Not Your Average Joe’s space.
Papa John’s International announced a major refranchising deal that shifts control of 85 restaurants across the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore regions to Pie Investments, led by franchise operator Chris Patel. The move instantly positions Pie Investments as one of the largest Papa Johns franchise groups in the country, now operating more than 150 locations nationwide.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a $2.495 million judgment against Eric Sessoms and Mt. Vernon Group, LLC after a court found they engaged in a pattern of gender-based housing discrimination, including exploiting women facing housing instability.
Jonathan Banks, who grew up in Montgomery County, is back in the global spotlight as he stars in Netflix’s newest hit miniseries The Beast in Me. The show is a psychological thriller that has quickly climbed to the top of the streaming platform’s rankings since its 2025 debut.
Banks graduated from Northwood High School in Silver Spring in 1966. He was born in Washington DC and spent his early childhood in Chillum Heights in Prince George’s County before his family moved to Montgomery County. He gained attention early in his career with roles in Airplane!, 48 Hours, and Beverly Hills Cop in the early 1980s.
Montgomery County middle and high school students now have extra time to submit entries for the 3rd Annual “Speak Up, Save a Life” student video contest, which has been extended through January 4, 2026. The initiative, hosted by the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, invites students to create original public service announcement (PSA) videos aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of illegal drug use, fentanyl, and opioid misuse among teens.
The State of Maryland has dedicated a stretch of River Road (Maryland Route 190) in honor of former Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department (CJPVFD) Fire Chief James P. Seavey, Sr., recognizing a lifetime of service that spanned more than four decades and left a lasting impact on firefighters locally and nationwide.
Montgomery County transportation, police, and alcohol officials are urging residents to plan safe, sober travel ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, warning that the combination of heavier traffic, early darkness, and increased alcohol use leads to a rise in impaired-driving crashes.
Maryland State Police arrested a 17-year-old from Elkton, MD and recovered more than 250 grams of fentanyl following a months-long investigation into a Cecil County drug trafficking operation.
Toys“R”Us will open its new 7,000 square-foot flagship store at Arundel Mills in Hanover, MD on Wednesday, November 26. The store will be located inside the mall across from T.J. Maxx. (more…)
Montgomery Parks is rolling out a fabulous lineup of holiday-inspired seasonal joy. Whether you’re sipping mulled wine while admiring your art, catching a dazzling ice show, strolling through millions of twinkling lights, or enjoying a ye olde-fashioned Yuletide celebration, December is crackling with festive fun at Montgomery Parks: