The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) reports that 17-year-old Charly Blayner Vail Lucas of Silver Spring was killed and a 21-year-old man remains hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting Friday night at Long Branch Local Park. (more…)
The Rockville Antique and Classic Car Show will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Rockville Civic Center Park, featuring vehicles from 33 car clubs, live music, a flea market, food, and family-friendly activities, with free admission for spectators. (more…)
The City of Rockville will hold a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, at Courthouse Square Park to honor the 11 Montgomery County residents who lost their lives in the attacks, featuring a presentation of colors and remarks by Mayor Monique Ashton.
On Wednesday, Sept. 3, MCDOT began an emergency closure of Wasche Road from W. Hunter Road to Martinsburg Road in Dickerson to replace failing twin corrugated pipes with twin concrete pipes, with local traffic allowed up to 19754 Wasche Road, a signed detour in place, weekday work hours from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the closure expected to last about three weeks. (more…)
Update from the GoFundMe fundraiser: “Darwins case is still under investigation, and we were updated today that his tragedy was due to a hit and run. Thank you so much for your help and compassion.”
The community is rallying to support the family of Darwin Garcia Lopez, an 18-year-old from Gaithersburg who passed away on September 2, after suffering a severe head injury when he hit a pothole while riding his electric bike home from the gym. A fundraiser has been launched to help his grieving family cover funeral expenses and honor his memory during this difficult time.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is advising residents on safe ways to manage spotted lanternflies, warning against using sticky traps, glue traps, insecticides, or harmful homemade mixtures, as these can unintentionally harm birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. Instead, officials recommend using circle traps to capture the insects and encourage residents to report sightings across the state to support research and management efforts. (more…)
Irene’s Pupusas has opened its newest restaurant in the space most recently occupied by Kat’s Kitchen and formerly home to Dominic’s Italian Grille at 12854 New Hampshire Ave. in Colesville’s Meadowood shopping center. The newest location opened earlier this summer.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to a shooting on Sunday in Rockville where one person sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and was transported to an area hospital.
A pony that was reported missing after a collision with a vehicle on Burnt Hill Road in Clarksburg is safe and back home, according to a recent update.
Major League Baseball (MLB) has announced the passing of former Orioles player and former Orioles and Nationals manager, Davey Johnson, at the age of 82. MLB posted the following on X: