Update: Rockville Police Investigation Determines Needles in Halloween Candy Were Placed by Child
Two children in Rockville reportedly received gummy bears with sewing needles embedded inside while trick-or-treating, according to the Rockville City Police Department, which is actively investigating. Authorities are urging parents to carefully inspect Halloween candy and report any suspicious or tampered items by calling the department’s non-emergency line at 240-314-8900. (more…)
Montgomery Parks reminds everyone to fall back an hour this weekend, and that means the start of fall/winter hours for the Open Parkways.
Jey’s Subs and Pizza, located in Jessup (Anne Arundel County, and about a half hour or less away from some parts of Montgomery County), has closed permanently. The restaurant was one of several former Jerry’s Subs & Pizza locations that rebranded in recent years but continued to serve a nearly identical menu featuring cheesesteaks, subs, and pizza.
The Rockville City Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run incident that occurred earlier today involving a pedestrian.
Clyde’s of Chevy Chase (5441 Wisconsin Ave) will temporarily close for renovations beginning Saturday, November 1, and is scheduled to reopen on Wednesday, November 5 as the restaurant undergoes a major multi-million-dollar upgrade. (more…)
Floyd’s 99 Barbershop has permanently closed its location at 1800 Rockville Pike in Rockville, according to an announcement on the company’s website, h/t @Pike.and.Rozay. The message reads:
Former Darnestown resident Tom Mack celebrated his 82nd birthday this week and was honored by the Los Angeles Rams during their recent game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a three vehicle collision at Old Columbia Pike and Fairland Road on Saturday around 9:45 a.m.
The Takoma Park Police Department collected nearly 400 pounds of unused and expired medications during the Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on October 25, 2025.
The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred early Friday morning on the 3300 block of Bladensburg Road, killing 20-year-old Chester Brandon of Gaithersburg. Police say the driver remained at the scene and was not injured. (more…)
A federal judge ruled that the USDA must use contingency funds to continue the SNAP program during the government shutdown, prompting Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown to affirm that the state will keep fighting to ensure residents continue receiving benefits. (more…)