Councilmember Evan Glass has introduced the Native Plant Protection Act, which would ban the commercial sale of invasive bamboo and require that at least 50% of landscaping in new construction projects use native Mid-Atlantic plant species.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) and Montgomery County Fire Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fatal hit-and-run collision early this morning near the intersection of Frederick Road and Indianola Drive in Rockville. (more…)
On October 15, 2024, what began as a routine school dismissal at Rolling Terrace Elementary School quickly turned into a harrowing moment that showcased extraordinary courage. As students were leaving for the day, a young child broke away from a parent and bolted toward the bus lane just as a bus was pulling out. In that split second, Jefferson Reyes, a fifth-grade member of the school’s safety patrol, reacted instantly– leaping into action to pull the child from harm’s way and likely saving a life.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) – 4th District Investigative Section are calling on the public for help in identifying the suspects involved in a crime that unfolded early Friday morning, June 6, 2025.
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The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) and Rockville City Police Department (RCPD) responded to a stabbing on Tuesday evening in Rockville. (more…)
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Construction is progressing at the upcoming Kensington Crossing shopping center, located at 10619 Connecticut Avenue (at Plyers Mill Road). A couple of years ago, a decision was made to rename the center to “Crossroads in Kensington,” and all five tenants have now signed on.
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s termination of NIH biomedical research grants was illegal and discriminatory, siding with a coalition of 16 attorneys general, including Maryland’s, and allowing the reinstatement of funding for ongoing medical research projects.
Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart introduced Bill 21-25 to expand eligibility for child care property tax credits and increase the maximum credit from $3,000 to $10,000, aiming to support existing providers and attract new ones amid a statewide decline in child care capacity.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying three young male suspects involved in a crime that occurred on Friday, June 6, 2025, at approximately 2:53 a.m. in the 400 block of Samuels Spring Court in Silver Spring. (more…)
Four men, including Walter Barnes, 46, of Potomac, Maryland, who was the owner and president of PM Consulting Group LLC doing business as Vistant (Vistant), have pleaded guilty for their roles in a decade-long bribery scheme involving at least 14 prime contracts worth over $550 million in U.S. taxpayer dollars.
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Last summer, the Washington Business Journal shared that Jônt, located at 1904 14th St NW Washington, DC 20009, is the new “most expensive” restaurant in the Greater D.C. area. One of our team members attended a birthday dinner at Jônt so we will show you the step by step experience and answer the question, “is it worth it?”