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…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested two men for stealing used cooking oil from two downtown Silver Spring restaurants using a siphon and tanks. Restaurants sell used cooking oil for biodiesel production, and one victim reported losing approximately 20,000 pounds of oil recently, valued at over $2.38 per pound. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with an assault. (more…)