Montgomery County officials and local leaders will gather on Monday, Nov. 24, for a ceremony marking the start of a new partnership between the County and WRS Inc. Real Estate Investments to relocate and upgrade the Lakeforest Transit Center.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced that Clarence Woods Jr., 63, of Glen Burnie, MD, was sentenced for running a Ponzi-style scheme that defrauded 13 investors of more than $380,000 and for stealing an additional $175,000 from a client’s bank account, totaling over $550,000 stolen from 16 victims.
Montgomery County officials and nonprofit developer Mission First Housing marked a construction milestone for a new 90-unit affordable senior housing project at 1910 University Boulevard in Wheaton, a development supported by County and State financing.
Montgomery County Council Vice President Will Jawando said he will not seek the Council President role, noting that the position requires full attention and that his ongoing campaign for County Executive demands a separate focus. (more…)
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Maryland and AstraZeneca announced a $2 billion investment to expand the company’s manufacturing operations in Frederick and Gaithersburg, marking the state’s largest private capital investment in a decade and supporting an estimated 2,600 jobs.
A FAST PLAY lottery ticket sold on Friday, November 21, at the Safeway on New Hampshire Avenue in Silver Spring won a $57,487 progressive jackpot. The retailer will receive a $574.87 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
The Washington Spirit will play in its second straight NWSL Championship and fourth in club history this weekend, meeting rival Gotham FC. With a win tomorrow, the Spirit can capture […]
Poolesville has long been described by locals as a “Hallmark town,” and stepping inside The Sweet Lemon during the holidays makes it easy to understand why. The small gift boutique, owned by former high school teacher Katie Horan, has become one of the community’s most beloved gathering places, especially during its annual full-store Christmas transformation.
Montgomery County Police say a 22-year-old man died after he was found in the street with a gunshot wound on Friday afternoon, following an argument and physical fight with a 20-year-old suspect who then fled the scene. (more…)
Chief Antonio DeVaul from the Takoma Park Police Department has announced the arrests of: Luis Thompson-Jones, 21, of Washington, DC; Jesus Juarez-Posadas, 32, of Hyattsville, MD; and Joseph Arkong, 25, of Hyattsville, MD, for possesion of a stolen vehicle, theft, and multiple active warrants.
Omar Lazo, a community leader and business owner with longstanding involvement in local education and civic initiatives, has announced his candidacy for the Montgomery County Board of Education, At-Large.