The Montgomery County Council’s Planning, Housing and Parks Committee will review ZTA 25-07 on September 15, which proposes prohibiting licensed cannabis dispensaries within 100 feet of residentially zoned property and making technical updates to retail use regulations. The committee will also discuss ZTA 25-09 on allowing alkaline hydrolysis, or water cremation, as part of funeral and interment services. (more…)
Two Maryland restaurants have landed on Washingtonian’s latest list of “5 New Breakfast and Brunch Spots to Check Out Around DC.” Bouboulina in North Bethesda and Lapu Lapu, which has a location in Gaithersburg, are both drawing attention for their distinct approaches to the brunch experience.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to the report of a shooting in Dickerson on Friday afternoon. (more…)
Lapu Lapu, along with Gwenie’s Pastries, is now open at 1417 S. Fern Street in Arlington, Virginia. The Filipino delicacy duo opened together today at 10am and will be open daily from 7am until 7pm at its Pentagon City location.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Karla Cruz Membreno, a missing 13-year-old. (more…)
The District of Columbia State Athletic Association (DCSAA) has announced a new policy that will change how students attend high school football games this season. Effective immediately, all DCPS and DC Public Charter School students must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian in order to attend any regular season high school football game.
The Montgomery County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 33-year-old Deondray Darnell Osborne, who is wanted for attempted first-degree murder and related charges after allegedly firing multiple shots at a victim during a domestic violence incident in the 8000 block of 16th Street in Silver Spring in July. (more…)
Marble Slab Creamery in Rockville will close permanently on Sunday, September 14, according to a representative at the store. The shop is located at 100 Gibbs St., Unit I, in […]
Germantown resident Alexis Adams Gerard recently got a surprising piece of mail that left her in stitches– a flyer announcing the arrival of “Germantown’s First Nude Cigarette Bar.”
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded Thursday to a fatal house fire in the 7000 block of Persimmon Tree Road near Eggert Road in Cabin John.
According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, about 60 firefighters extinguished a basement fire and located an unconscious adult inside within minutes of arrival. Despite extensive efforts to revive the victim, the individual did not survive.
Montgomery College invites you to the annual Family Empowerment Resource Fair on Saturday, September 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rockville Campus. This free, public event connects individuals and families with local organizations offering resources in health, education, financial services, and more.
Enjoy fun activities for all ages, including a balloon artist and face painting, plus a free lunch while supplies last. Registration is encouraged, but not required.