Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 16 Attorneys General have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration and the ATF to block the planned redistribution of Forced Reset Triggers—classified as illegal machinegun conversion devices—arguing the move violates federal law and poses serious public safety risks.
A version of this story was originally published in October 2020, written by Tom Merritt
Cycling enthusiasts in Washington DC and Montgomery County area have been embarking on a long-distance ride that stretches all the way to Pittsburgh. By connecting two distinguished trails– the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal Towpath and the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP)– cyclists can experience a continuous, car-free route spanning approximately 334.5 miles without ever needing to ride on a road.
Da’Von T. Moody, a 2012 graduate of Watkins Mill High School in Montgomery Village, MD, made his Broadway debut earlier this year as Young Compay in Buena Vista Social Club. Last night, he performed at the Tony Awards.
On Sunday, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following statement on President Trump’s deployment of federalized National Guard troops: (more…)
Saul Centers, which manages a real estate portfolio including 61 properties such as Kentlands Square in Gaithersburg, has shared plans to develop three new restaurant/retail buildings on the parking area currently located between Giant/At Home and Chipotle/Lowes.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will hold a hybrid public meeting on June 17 to present and gather feedback on proposed pedestrian safety improvements along a 1.3-mile stretch of Randolph Road in Silver Spring, identified as part of the Vision Zero High Injury Network.
Daniel Stern, best known for his role as Marv Murchins, one half of the infamous “Sticky Bandits” duo alongside Joe Pesci, has deep roots in the Bethesda community. He grew up in Bethesda and attended Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, where he appeared in several theater productions. Although he eventually left school to pursue acting in New York, his early experiences in the local arts scene helped shape his future career. (more…)
The WMATA Board of Directors approved a $4.957 billion capital and operating budget aimed toward improving service without raising fares. “The approved budget continues to fund Metro at levels where service is safe, frequent and reliable. In recent years, Metro has seen increased ridership thanks to those tenets and expects that trend to continue with additional Metrorail service and a revamped bus network coming in June.”
The Caribbean-American Heritage Celebration & Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 3:00–8:00 PM at Wheaton’s Marian Fryer Town Plaza (2424 Reedie Drive). (more…)
Among the big winners at last night’s 78th Tony Awards was Buena Vista Social Club, a musical co-produced by Montgomery County native Doug Fellman and award-winning producer and philanthropist Thomas Perakos.
Regal is launching its Summer Movie Express with $1 movie tickets to the first show on Tuesdays and Wednesday. The summer event begins on Tuesday, June 10th and runs until Wednesday, August 6th at participating theaters including Regal Rockville and Regal Majestic in Silver Spring.