On Wednesday evening, at approximately 9 PM, officers from the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 4D Specialized Unit observed a suspect attempting to open vehicle doors near the intersection of Amherst Avenue and University Boulevard in Wheaton, according to a social media post by District 4 Commander David Smith.
Nando’s PERi PERi is offering free quarter-chicken and chips to all current and recently laid-off federal workers in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia areas on Friday, March 7, 2025, from 2 pm to 5 pm in honor of National Employee Appreciation Day. (more…)
Chief Antonio DeVaul of the Takoma Park Police Department has announced the arrest of Ana Acosta, 37, who has no fixed address, on charges of Robbery, 2nd Degree Assault, Destruction of Property, and Theft.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested and charged 36-year-old Terron Christopher Matasaran of Bladensburg, MD with second-degree murder and first-degree child abuse in connection with the death of a 7-month-old infant. The arrest follows an autopsy ruling the infant’s death as a homicide, with investigators determining the child suffered a head injury and rib fractures while under Matasaran’s care.
Ben & Jerry’s will host its annual Free Cone Day on April 8, offering free scoops at participating Scoop Shops worldwide as a gesture of gratitude to its fans. The tradition, which began in 1979, has grown into a global event spanning over 35 countries, with last year’s celebration serving more than 1 million scoops. (more…)
3 Brothers Lounge is set to open at 2405 Price Avenue in Wheaton, taking over the space previously occupied by Hakuna Matata Grill. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating a shooting that occurred on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in the 1500 block of November Circle in White Oak.
In October, Silver Branch Brewing Company, located at 8401 Colesville Rd #150 in Silver Spring, announced it was planning to open a third location at 7301 Calhoun Pl #600, the former home of True Respite Brewing, to increase production capacity and expand distribution.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) arrested an adult male at the Wheaton Best Buy for possessing fake IDs. A follow-up investigation revealed he had been using stolen IDs to fraudulently buy and return goods nationwide, leading to the recovery of multiple stolen items. (more…)
The Butterfly Experience at Brookside Gardens is returning to Montgomery Parks this spring. Formerly known as Wings of Fancy, the exhibit is relaunching on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 10 a.m., and runs through Sunday, September 21, 2025. Advanced timed tickets go on sale Monday, March 3.
Silver Spring-based United Therapeutics Corporation announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its application to start a clinical study of UKidney™, a kidney derived from a genetically modified pig.