National Ice Cream Day is this Sunday, July 20, and several local shops are offering fun promotions, freebies, and limited-time treats to help you celebrate. Here’s where you can enjoy sweet deals across Montgomery County: (more…)
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On Wednesday, Governor Wes Moore hosted the 2025 Buy Local Cookout to kick off Maryland Buy Local Week, a statewide initiative encouraging residents to support local agriculture and seafood by incorporating Maryland-grown, produced, or harvested items into their meals from July 17 to 27. The event featured local chefs, food tastings, and highlighted the economic impact of Maryland’s agricultural and seafood industries.
A vehicle fire on Prince Philip Drive in Olney resulted in damage to multiple vehicles, but fortunately left no one injured. The incident was quickly brought under control by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS).
D1 Seafood Buffet & Bar (19961 Century Boulevard) in Germantown closed permanently this past spring. The space was previously home to Sushi Legend Cajun Seafood and Bar until December 2023, and before that, The Greene Turtle until 2020. The building was listed as available for sale with a $3.5 million price tag, and now it’s going to auction.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred late last night in Germantown. Officers from the 5th District responded to a call at approximately 10:37 pm Wednesday night regarding a shooting in the 20600 block of Shadyside Way.
Von Miller has signed with the Washington Commanders, according to Tom Pelissero. “Eight-time Pro Bowl OLB Von Miller is signing with the #Commanders, sources tell The Insiders. Miller has won Super Bowls with the #Broncos and #Rams. Now he’ll try to earn another ring in Washington.” Miller also broke the news on his Instagram account with the caption, “DC… What’s Good??”
The Dulles Airport Master Plan has received approval from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), setting the stage for significant upgrades, including the phasing out of the mobile lounge “people movers” and the addition of a fifth runway. However, the 20-year master plan requires final approval from the Federal Aviation Administration before implementation can commence.
Montgomery County has activated an Extreme Heat Alert for Thursday, 7/17 from 11am to 8pm. Expect the heat index to be above 95ºF. Stay hydrated and take precautions to protect yourself & pets from heat-related illness. (more…)
On Wednesday, Governor Wes Moore joined AeroVironment (AV) to celebrate the grand opening of its $12.5 million defense research and manufacturing facility in Germantown, which is expected to create over 200 high-tech jobs and expand the company’s statewide workforce to 600. The project represents a major investment in Maryland’s aerospace and defense sector and received support from both state and county economic development programs.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 20 states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its decision to terminate FEMA’s BRIC program, arguing the move violates federal law and jeopardizes critical disaster mitigation projects.