The Cheesecake Factory at 5335 Wisconsin Avenue NW in Washington DC’s Friendship Heights neighborhood has announced that it will permanently close next month. According to Fox 5’s Allison Papson, the company stated that after extensive review it made the decision to discontinue operations at the Chevy Chase location, with the final day of service set for January 24, 2026.
UPDATE: Geoffrey Wayne Hawley has been located safe and unharmed. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in […]
The County Council’s Economic Development (ECON) and Education and Culture (EC) Committees will meet on Dec. 8 to receive a briefing on MCPS career and technical education programs, while the Transportation and Environment Committee reviews an invasive plants bill, transportation appropriations, and a new MOU with the City of Rockville.
A 17-year-old student was arrested at Northwood High School on Friday morning after officers responding to a report of an altercation found a loaded, 3D-printed privately manufactured firearm in the student’s waistband.
The Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) has released its first round of endorsements for the 2026 primary election, naming candidates for County Executive, County Council, and the Board of Education who will appear on the organization’s well-known Apple Ballot. The selections follow an extensive, months-long process led by educators across the county.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for freezing drizzle between 7pm tonight-1am Saturday east of US-15 & along the I-95 corridor. A light glaze of ice is expected for Washington, D.C., along with large portions of central, northern, and southern Maryland, and central and northern Virginia.
Maryland’s six casinos generated $158.8 million in gaming revenue in November 2025, a 0.4 percent increase compared to the same month in 2024, while statewide contributions to the state totaled $68.5 million, down 0.5 percent year over year.
Earlier this year, Montgomery County installed more than 200 No Turn on Red signs as part of the Safe Streets Act of 2023, known as MC Bill 11-23. The law required The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) to place these restrictions at designated traffic signals unless a safety risk is identified. (more…)
Montgomery County Public Schools has officially unveiled its redesigned MCPS Athletics website, offering a fresh look and a more user-friendly experience for athletes, families, and fans across the county. The updated platform brings together all the essential information the community relies on, like schedules, ticket details, sports registration, and health and safety resources, while adding new features that showcase the depth of MCPS athletics.
The National Weather Service has released some snow totals from trained spotters across the DMV at various times this morning. Not every community has an available measurement, and the timing of each report can lead to differences in what you’re seeing at home. Your backyard may look a bit different from the official totals, depending on when and where the snow was measured. (more…)
Biennial report shows an average commute time of 33 minutes, 17 miles of new bike facilities added, and over 200 Right Turn on Red prohibition signs installed in urban core areas
The Montgomery County Planning Department presented the 2025 Travel Monitoring Report to the Montgomery County Planning Board at its meeting on December 4. The biennial report provides insight into how well the county is meeting its transportation goals, objectives, and metrics defined in Thrive Montgomery 2050, Montgomery County’s General Plan, and Functional Plans such as the Bicycle Master Plan and the Pedestrian Master Plan.