TSA officers at Washington Dulles International Airport intercepted a loaded firearm in a passenger’s carry-on bag on April 8, marking the third such incident within five days, following similar gun discoveries on April 3 and April 6. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested and charged 45-year-old Michael Powers with a strong-arm robbery and theft that occurred on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Germantown. (more…)
Written by Seyun Park of Walter Johnson High School’s student newspaper, The Pitch. Republished with permission.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will overhaul its grading policy for the 2025-2026 school year, according to internal documents. Superintendent of Schools Thomas Taylor is set to present these proposed changes to the Board of Education at its regular business meeting this afternoon, April 10.
Eleven individuals have been charged in connection with a long-term investigation in Southern Baltimore City involving illegal firearms and fentanyl distribution, led by multiple law enforcement agencies as part of the Group Violence Reduction Strategy.
According to a report by FOX 5, a Potomac Elementary School student was found with a list of individuals “they thought should be harmed” on Tuesday, April 8, prompting an immediate investigation by school officials, Montgomery County Police, and MCPS security staff. (more…)
Montgomery County government has awarded a $1.8 million grant to Victory Housing Inc. to electrify its Victory Tower property in Takoma Park, replacing fossil fuel systems with efficient electric alternatives to improve energy performance, indoor air quality, and climate resilience for low- to moderate-income residents. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore held the first bill signing ceremony of 2025, enacting legislation to expand apprenticeships, improve employment access for people with disabilities, and expedite licensing for health care workers affected by federal layoffs. (more…)
In celebration of 4/20, the Hostess Munchie Mobile is touring the East Coast with free snacks, including Maryland stops in Frederick and Columbia at Curaleaf dispensaries on April 15 and 16 at 4:20 p.m. (more…)
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A Silver Spring resident is $50,000 richer after purchasing a winning Monopoly scratch-off ticket from a North Bethesda 7-Eleven. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Luis Cosme, a missing 88-year-old from Silver Spring. (more…)
Montgomery Parks is unveiling an accessible viewing platform at Brookside Gardens, overlooking the Gude Garden, the popular Japanese-style landscape featuring a teahouse, rolling hills, and ponds. A ribbon-cutting for the new amenity will take place April 15, 2025, at 10am.