A third suspect has been charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy in connection to the November 2023 shooting death of 20-year-old Orlando Alexander Satz, Jr., who was found with gunshot wounds after crashing his car into a parked vehicle on Spruell Drive in Silver Spring. (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.
At approximately 9pm on Tuesday night, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire in the unoccupied and soon-to-be demolished school building that was home to Joann Leleck Elementary School at 710 Beacon Rd. in Silver Spring.
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…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the area of the 300blk of University Blvd E, near E Franklin Av, for smoke near Eastern Middle School. Once there, it was realized the smoke was coming from the school building that was home to Joann Leleck Elementary School at 710 Beacon Rd. in Silver Spring.
The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division has identified Corporal Cody Hobbs, a twelve-year veteran of the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD), as the officer involved in the fatal shooting on September 21, 2024, in Wheaton. (more…)
On Thursday, September 19, Montgomery College leaders, along with state and county officials, celebrated the grand opening of the Catherine and Isiah Leggett Math and Science Building at the Montgomery College Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jayden Matlock, a missing 15-year-old. (more…)
Montgomery County Government (MCG) will hold its Career Fair and Hiring Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 3-6 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Building, located at 1 Veterans Place in Downtown Silver Spring.
On September 23 at approximately 3:26 am, Takoma Park Police responded to a report of an armed carjacking/robbery in the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue, specifically in the parking lot of the Red Carpet Inn.
According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “The Honorable Harry Storm has sentenced defendant, Kaleab Berhanu, 21, of Baltimore, to two consecutive life sentences plus 20 years for the shooting death of 20-year-old Carlos Carter. The sentencing hearing was held late Friday, September 20, 2024. Assistant State’s Attorneys Peter Larson and Thea Zumwalt prosecuted this case.” (more…)