With the preseason in full swing, the Washington Commanders’ matchup against the Bengals provided a crucial stage for players fighting for a spot on the 53-man roster. While the veterans largely sat out, several players seized the opportunity, making a strong case for themselves and giving fans a glimpse into the team’s depth.
On Monday, Edgard Castro-Contreras was sentenced in Montgomery County Circuit Court to life in prison plus 52 years for the 2022 gang-related murder of Edvin Agustin Leon, the attempted murder of a second victim, and related firearm and conspiracy charges. (more…)
In April, Biz Journals reported that Unibal-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) had defaulted on a roughly $235 million securitized loan tied to Westfield Wheaton, the largest mall in suburban Maryland (DC Region) and the fourth largest in the Greater Washington area. The mall was originally built in 1958 and was known as Wheaton Plaza, the first shopping mall in Montgomery County. (more…)
With 82% of Americans returning from a summer trip, the personal-finance company WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Most Fun States in America, with Maryland coming in ranked 19th overall.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire on Monday, August 18, in the 4800 block of Broad Brook Drive in Bethesda. (more…)
7-Eleven at 1319 Fenwick Lane in Silver Spring will permanently close on Wednesday, August 20, according to a report by Source of the Spring. The store is located on the lower level of the Arrive Silver Spring apartment complex.
After a four+ year battle with an aggressive form of Medulloblastoma, 10-year-old Kasey Zachmann of Chevy Chase passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025, according to the Lilabean Foundation. The community is now raising funds through a SpotFund fundraiser for her funeral and burial.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will offer low-cost adult bike classes this fall, including 11 Learn to Ride sessions, one Basic Skills class, and two free walk-up e-scooter classes, with registration required and bicycles and helmets provided for participants.
Governor Wes Moore announced that applications for the $7 million Build Our Future grant program will reopen on August 25, offering up to $2 million in matching grants for infrastructure projects that advance Maryland’s strategic technology and innovation sectors.
Donatos Pizza is set for a significant expansion in the Mid-Atlantic, with plans to open more than 20 traditional and non-traditional locations across the Maryland and Virginia region over the next 2-3 years, according to QSR Magazine.
The latest housing data from July indicates that the average number of days a home stays on the market in Montgomery County, Md. and Washington, D.C. has increased to 31 days, a 35% increase above the five-year July average of 23 days, according to new data from the Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS® (GCAAR).