MCPS recently highlighted a new club at Northwood High School at Woodward– the Charcuterie Board Club. Students are forging meaningful connections with one another while perfecting their cheese, cracker, and meat pairings.
Silver Spring
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a bank card scam at a Silver Spring ATM involving suspects who swapped victims’ cards and made fraudulent transactions, urging vigilance and offering a $10,000 reward for information. (more…)
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Gourmet Inspirations, which opened in 2014 after taking over the location that was previously home to Good Fortune (2646 university Blvd W.), will close permanently on January 1st. Cam Rahn Bay, a Vietnamese restaurant connected to Gourmet Inspirations with the same owner, will also close.
Javier Reyes, 22, of Silver Spring, was found guilty of second-degree felony murder and handgun use in the death of Walter Woods during a drug deal in March 2023 and faces up to 60 years in prison at his February 2025 sentencing. (more…)
In coordination with Montgomery County and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro), the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the State Highway Administration (SHA) have agreed to make almost seven miles of bus-only lanes on MD 97 (Georgia Avenue) between Silver Spring and Glenmont permanent.
7-Eleven has closed its location at 8472 Piney Branch Rd in The Flower Center shopping center at the intersection of Piney Branch Rd and Flower Ave in Takoma Park. The 7-Eleven opened a little more than 15 years ago.
The Energía Tour, launched in 2018 with two schools, has now expanded to 15 schools, from elementary to high school. Founded by Christopher Pinilla, or Mr. Chris Hypnotyc, the tour celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and promotes mental health awareness in Montgomery County. This year, the tour finished at Wheaton High School.
A large tree fell onto a house on New York Ave in Takoma Park on Saturday, December 21, striking the corner near the chimney and causing property damage.
District 4 (4D) Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Commander David Smith shared this morning that at approximately 6:48 AM, officers from the 4th District responded to reports of a suspicious situation near the intersection of Veirs Mill Road and Ennalls Avenue in Wheaton.
An adult male suspect was arrested after assaulting a truck driver with a box cutter, smashing the vehicle’s window, and attempting to steal the truck outside the Aspen Hill Giant; the victim sustained minor injuries and escaped.
CNN Business reports that Party City has announced it is closing all of its locations. Locally, Party City has stores in Gaithersburg, Rockville, and Wheaton. (more…)