Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has installed vape detection systems in all high school student bathrooms. According to MCPS, “The sensors provide school administrators with an important tool to address the issue of vape device use in schools and to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for students, staff and visitors. These sensors detect vape emissions, including those from nicotine and THC (the active ingredient in marijuana).”
MCPS has shared a quick guide for families regarding the different platforms for school communication, acknowledging that it could get confusing. The guide below helps to share the purpose of each platform:
What has been described as the “largest ever-curated fine arts multi-venue show in the U.S.” comes this fall to 16 art venues around the Greater Washington DC capital region as curator Florencio Lennox Campello surveys over 500 female artists actively working around the DMV.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has released additional information regarding a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred on Wednesday, August 20, in Germantown. (more…)
A 26-year-old Germantown man, Oliver H. Gregg, was arrested Tuesday afternoon after allegedly exposing himself at the Rockville Library and then assaulting a police officer who attempted to place him under arrest.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested 35-year-old Joseph Gordon in connection with a July 28 shooting in the 11400 block Lockwood Drive in White Oak that injured a 40-year-old man. Gordon is charged with attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and multiple handgun-related offenses and is being held without bond.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, along with 16 other states and the District of Columbia, has joined a petition urging the FDA to remove or ease restrictions on mifepristone, citing extensive evidence of its safety and concerns about limited access to medication abortions. (more…)
A Gaithersburg man claimed a $50,000 Powerball prize on August 20 after purchasing his ticket at a 7-Eleven on Olney-Laytonsville Road, and he plans to use the winnings to upgrade an upcoming family trip. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:
Maryland State Police are investigating the death of 36-year-old Virginia woman who was found unresponsive below I-495 near MacArthur Boulevard on Wednesday night after troopers discovered her unattended vehicle on the shoulder.
A new family-owned bagel shop and cafe is set to join Bethesda’s culinary scene this fall at Montgomery Mall. Esvin’s Bagels and Cafe expects to open its doors this fall, in approximately two months, bringing freshly baked bagels and more to the community. The cafe will be located on the lower level across from Kapow Buddy, near the Old Navy and Cheesecake Factory area.
Cheesy Pizzi, located at 8021 Wisconsin Ave. in Bethesda, has permanently closed its doors. The closure marks the end of an era for the local eatery, which began as Pizza Tempo according to its website.