Montgomery County Police 3rd District Captain Jason Cokinos announced that there would be extra officers deployed around Veterans Plaza, Ellsworth Drive, and Fenton Street on Friday and Saturday nights, beginning this past weekend, in addition to ongoing safety patrols in downtown parking garages. (more…)
Since its opening in September 2021, Colombian cafe La Poteria Local has become a beloved addition to the Montgomery Village community, effectively filling a void for a local coffee shop with a welcoming atmosphere (a few photos available below).
The King Barn Dairy MOOseum Barn at South Germantown Recreational Park (18028 Central Park Circle) is now open for the season. Visitors can explore the MOOseum on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through October. Admission is free for individual visitors and families on regular open days.
The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) unveiled the finalists for the 2025 RAMMYS Awards & Gala last month during a reception that brought together local chefs, restaurateurs, and industry leaders. Andy’s Pizza, with various locations across the DMV including one in Montgomery County, MD (Bethesda), is a finalist for “Fast Casual Restaurant of the Year” (video available below).
With National Police Week starting on May 11 and the median annual salary for a police officer reaching over $77,000, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Best & Worst States to Be a Police Officer, with Maryland coming in ranked as the 5th best state to be a police officer.
Club Studio is coming soon to 11416 Rockville Pike, Suite A, in Rockville, taking over the former LA Fitness space, which closed in April 2024. h/t @Pike.and.Rozay on Instagram. (more…)
A Gaithersburg man was fatally shot in Southeast Washington, D.C early Saturday morning. (more…)
The Laurel Police Department has shared news of 47 vehicle break-ins, with local residents now reporting more than 90 broken into in the early hours of Sunday, May 4th.
The City of Rockville has announced it secured key legislative wins during the 2025 Maryland General Assembly session, including funding for local parks, community facilities, transportation safety programs, and support for youth services and municipal governance. (more…)
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released additional information regarding the arrest of Gaithersburg resident Eric Tano Tataw, revealing that he allegedly raised over $110,000 to fund separatist militias in Cameroon. He is also accused of directing violent acts, including mutilations referred to as “Garriing,” and using social media to incite and coordinate attacks on civilians. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Ride On bus system with local, state, and federal officials highlighting the service’s role in connecting communities, supporting equity, and advancing future transit plans like Bus Rapid Transit. (more…)