Metro has secured more than $50 million in new federal funding to modernize its bus fleet, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced Wednesday. The agency will receive $50,322,380 through the FY 2025 Low or No-Emission Grant Program, supporting the purchase of 50 new 40-foot diesel-electric hybrid buses.
Ramone Ramsay, 33, was sentenced to life without parole plus an additional life term and 20 years for the murder of 21-year-old Kymani Bailey and the attempted murders of two women, following his January 2025 convictions in Circuit Court. (more…)
Insomnia Cookies at 8455 Fenton Street, Suite 5B in Silver Spring will hold its grand opening on Saturday, November 29, offering a free classic cookie to anyone who signs up for Insomnia Rewards during the event from 12 PM to 3 AM. The store will also offer free delivery with the code SILVERSPRING through December 15 (more…)
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 3rd District officers responded at 12:33 p.m. Monday to a reported shooting in the 11600 block of Lockwood Drive near White Oak.
Mark Pappas, the beloved founder of Pappas Restaurants and a fixture of Maryland’s dining community for more than half a century, has passed away at the age of 93. The restaurant’s social media page announced that he died peacefully over the weekend, surrounded by loved ones.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating an armed carjacking that occurred Thursday afternoon in the 7700 block of Eastern Avenue in Takoma Park, where two suspects confronted a woman in a parking lot, displayed a gun, and stole her Mercedes C300.
The Montgomery County Department of Police, in partnership with Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, has announced a new and convenient way for community members to submit anonymous crime tips.
The Montgomery County Council will interview Shebra Evans, Henry Lee, and Reemberto Rodriguez on Dec. 2 for a temporary councilmember appointment that will be filled through the process required when a vacancy occurs the year before an election.
Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services will open registration on Nov. 30 for two limited availability whiskey lotteries that give residents and alcohol license holders a chance to purchase more than 500 bottles of highly allocated spirits, including George T. Stagg 2024 Bourbon, Heaven Hill Heritage 19 Year Bourbon, and Angel’s Envy Cellar Collection Vol. 5 Rye.
Wootton High School in Rockville was evacuated Monday morning after staff reported a gas smell near the building’s boiler room. Students and staff were directed out of the building around the start of the school day and moved to outdoor athletic areas as a precaution.