Levita Almuete Ferrer, 65, of Montgomery Village, Md., was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 12 months and one day in prison for embezzling more than $650,000 from the U.S. State Department over a two-year period, using the funds to fuel her gambling addiction, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
A 16-year-old boy was struck and killed by a driver Sunday night in Kensington, according to Montgomery County Police.
The Washington Commanders’ 41–24 win over the Las Vegas Raiders had a dramatic moment just before halftime that involved head coach Dan Quinn taking a big hit on the sidelines. As the team got into field goal position, quarterback Marcus Mariota accidentally collided with head coach Dan Quinn, knocking him to the ground and bloodying his nose. Quinn’s head hit the turf as he went down, but he quickly bounced back up and continued coaching as if nothing had happened, drawing reactions from players and staff after the game.
Frederick County is getting its first Raising Cane’s, which marks yet another step towards a potential Montgomery County location. Site plans confirm that the Applebee’s at 5613 Spectrum Drive, near the Francis Scott Key Mall, will be demolished to make way for a new 3,300 SF Raising Cane’s with a drive-thru, according to Frederick City Media.
After a bit of a rough patch with the closure of Old Town Pour House in late 2023 and Paladar in mid-2024, Downtown Crown in Gaithersburg is gearing up for a busy fall and winter with several new businesses (including three new restaurants) on the way and the return of a popular local festival.
The Washington Commanders bounced back in a big way Sunday, defeating the Las Vegas Raiders 41–24 at home. With second-year quarterback Jayden Daniels sidelined, veteran backup Marcus Mariota stepped in and delivered a strong performance, while special teams also played a key role in securing the win. The Commanders now sit at 2–1 as they prepare for a Week 4 matchup in Atlanta. But before we look ahead, here are 10 fun facts from today’s victory:
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) announced Sunday that a death investigation in North Bethesda is now being treated as a homicide. (more…)
Bethesda native Josh Pitsenberger powered Yale to a season-opening win on Saturday, rushing for 127 yards and three touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ 28–10 victory over Holy Cross. Pitsenberger scored once in the first quarter, added another in the third, and sealed the game with a final touchdown early in the fourth. His effort marked the first time in more than a decade (2014) that Yale opened a season with both a 100-yard rusher and a 100-yard receiver.
On Friday night, Montgomery County Police responded to Blake High School in Silver Spring after the Springbrook–Blake football game, dispersing a crowd following reports of a fight. Police emphasized that no arrests were made and no shots were fired despite social media rumors. In a letter obtained first by Moderately Moco, the principals of Blake, Springbrook, and Paint Branch high schools confirmed that multiple student fights occurred, one involving all three schools, and noted that an MCPD officer used non-lethal pepper-ball rounds to help clear the scene, with disciplinary actions expected against those involved. (more…)
Montgomery Blair High School, one of Montgomery County’s most storied institutions, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year with a yearlong series of events. The celebration kicks off at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, September 26, in the Blair auditorium, ahead of the school’s homecoming game. VIPs and dignitaries from county, state, and national education and community organizations are expected to attend the kickoff, which is being spearheaded by the Blair Alumni Association.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded around 5:30 a.m. to a collision with entrapment on the Inner Loop of I-495 between Georgia Avenue and Connecticut Avenue. (more…)