A Bethesda woman has been charged with felony embezzlement over $100,000 and felony embezzlement by a public official following a Michigan State Police investigation. Authorities allege she misappropriated grant funds while serving as a Specialty Court Administrator in Van Buren County, Michigan; she was arraigned on August 5. (more…)
Simona Café is opening at 4520 East-West Highway in Bethesda, taking over the former Starbucks location at the Bethesda Office Center. (more…)
This year, the Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Cloverly/Silver Spring will hold its annual Greek festival from Friday, September 5th, to Sunday, September 7th. The festival will be open from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
A fatal head-on collision early Wednesday morning has closed a portion of westbound Sandy Spring Road in Burtonsville. The Montgomery County Police Department issued a traffic advisory at 4:14 am, warning drivers to seek an alternate route and to expect significant delays.
Idiom Brewing Co. in Frederick, MD (340 E. Patrick St. #104) has been listed for sale. The announcement was made by founder Michael Clements, who shared a heartfelt message with the community explaining his decision to move on.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded on Wednesday morning to a two-vehicle collision with entrapment at Colesville Road and Southwood Avenue in Silver Spring. (more…)
A Las Vegas woman was arrested at Washington Dulles International Airport after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered over 59 pounds of marijuana in her luggage bound for Germany. She faces felony charges for possession with intent to distribute and transporting a controlled substance, as authorities continue to see attempts to smuggle marijuana to Europe where it commands higher prices.
Updated to include additional information from MCFRS.
A fatal head-on collision early Wednesday morning has closed a portion of westbound Sandy Spring Road in Burtonsville. The Montgomery County Police Department issued a traffic advisory at 4:14 am, warning drivers to seek an alternate route and to expect significant delays.
Halloween enthusiasts in Gaithersburg can rejoice as Spirit Halloween is set to return to the Rio Lakefront. The seasonal retailer will once again be taking over the former Pier 1 Imports space at 30 Grand Corner Avenue, bringing its vast selection of costumes, decorations, and spooky animatronics back to the popular destination.
Update: The repairs have been completed and Wisconsin Ave. has reopened as of 6am Wednesday morning.
WSSC crews have been working to repair a significant water main break that occurred on Monday along Wisconsin Avenue (MD-355) near East West Highway (MD-410) in Bethesda. The incident caused substantial damage to the southbound lanes of Wisconsin Avenue, leading to a multi-day closure for emergency repairs.
In a recent ranking by FOX Sports, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has been named the best pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. The former LSU star, who was selected second overall, has clearly made a significant impression in his rookie season, earning him the top spot on a list that includes other highly-touted players from his draft class.