According to District 3 Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Commander Jason Cokinos, MCPD officers arrested a suspect in Silver Spring after discovering a loaded gun, drugs, and fake license plates during a proactive traffic stop following a suspected drug deal. (more…)


A Montgomery County jury found Keith Delcid-Palacios, 25, guilty of second-degree murder and other charges for the 2021 shooting death of Martin Nolan and the attempted shooting of another victim; he faces life in prison plus 130 years at his sentencing on November 7, 2024. (more…)


District 4 Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Commander David Smith shared that two firearms were recovered and an adult male was arrested after an officer responded to a call about a suspicious vehicle on Connecticut Avenue in Silver Spring on Wednesday night. (more…)


Originally built in 1952, the Glenmont Shopping Center, known for its iconic “Arcade” sign, holds fond memories for county residents who grew up between the 1950s and 1990s. However, over the past two decades, many have called for the area’s redevelopment. Enter The Montgonion, a satirical news website known for its fictional and humorous takes on Montgomery County’s current events, social issues, and politics. The site decided to “step in” with a tongue-in-cheek update on the future of the shopping center.

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The second annual Buckets and Beats: Silver Spring Youth Block Party will take place on Friday, Sept. 27, from 2-6 p.m. at Veterans Plaza, featuring a free 3-on-3 basketball tournament, soccer skills station, arts activities, a live DJ, and free food for youth, with the event aimed at fostering positive youth engagement in the community. (more…)


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