Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that 10 people have been indicted in three separate contraband-smuggling schemes at Jessup Correctional Institution in Anne Arundel County, following an investigation by the Maryland Office of the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Unit and the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.
Montgomery County Public Libraries will reduce the number of branches open on Sundays beginning Jan. 11, 2026 to maintain consistent staffing, support sustainable operations, and expand Sunday programming. (more…)
A man won $500,000 on a lottery scratch-off purchased at a Havre de Grace, MD liquor store. The winner, who plans to shift from semi-retirement to full retirement, is sharing the money with family and hopes to take a vacation to Italy. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Dec. 2 to elect new Council officers, interview candidates for a temporary councilmember appointment, hold several public hearings, and continue its review of the University Boulevard Corridor Plan ahead of an expected straw vote.
With the holiday season upon us, a new national study highlights how Maryland and Washington, D.C. stack up when it comes to Christmas spirit, and the results show a similar lack of holiday between the two neighbors.
Drivers heading west on Park Road toward MD 355 will now spot a new splash of civic pride above them. On Monday, the City of Rockville announced the unveiling of a freshly painted “I ❤️ Rockville” message on the CSX bridge, a collaboration made possible by CSX, Manolis Painting Inc., and the city’s Department of Public Works. The artwork was installed earlier that morning and immediately became a standout visual for one of Rockville’s busiest corridors.
The National Weather Service (NWS) expanded its Winter Weather Advisory to include northwest Montgomery County as the region braces for the first widespread winter event of the season. The advisory is in effect from 3am to 1pm Tuesday, with a wintry mix expected that could cause hazardous travel conditions during the morning commute, but not much at all is expected for the immediate DC Metro area. Pencil prediction below.
UPDATE: Kai Yogis has been located safe and unharmed. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating […]
Below is an updated look at the latest retail and dining changes coming soon to Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, including new restaurants, specialty shops, and brand relocations. (more…)
The Amazing Art Studio, a longtime local favorite for pottery painting and hands-on art experiences, is expanding with a second location coming to the newly developed White Oak Town Center. The studio’s ownership has confirmed that the new site will be an additional studio rather than a relocation. The existing Downtown Crown location at 115 Crown Park Drive in Gaithersburg will remain open.
Light Up the Lakefront is back at Rio in Gaithersburg this Saturday, December 6, bringing one of the area’s most popular holiday traditions to the waterfront. HOT 99.5’s Intern John, and The MoCoShow’s own “Mr. MoCo,” Alex Tsironis, will once again take the stage to host the event from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. The free celebration promises an evening packed with lights, music, entertainment, and a fireworks finale over the lake (video of last year’s event below).