Silver Spring

Published February 6, 2026 at 5:53AM

Plainclothes officers with the Montgomery County Police Department seized more than 300 suspected fentanyl pills during a traffic stop in downtown Silver Spring on Wednesday evening, February 4. (more…)

Police Seek Tips in Beer and Wine Burglary Case

Published February 5, 2026 at 10:44AM

The Montgomery County Department of Police is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect connected to a commercial burglary in Silver Spring. Detectives with the department’s 3rd District Investigative Section released surveillance images as part of their investigation.

Four Maryland Communities Rank Among Most Ethnically Diverse Cities in the U.S.

Published February 5, 2026 at 8:48AM

Sunset in Germantown, MD by @dronifydmv

Four communities in Maryland, all right here in Montgomery County, have been named among the top ten most ethnically diverse cities in the United States, according to a newly released 2026 report from personal-finance company WalletHub.

Silver Alert: Concern for Missing 83-Year-Old

Published February 5, 2026 at 7:10AM

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Manuel De Jesus Marquez, a missing 83-year-old. (more…)

Laud Shawarma Finds New Home After Solaire Social Closure

Published February 4, 2026 at 6:47PM

Laud Shawarma has reopened at a new location following the closure of Solaire Social in downtown Silver Spring. The Nigerian-style shawarma restaurant is now operating inside The Common Kitchen in Clarksville.

Concern for Missing 37-Year-Old

Published February 4, 2026 at 6:40PM

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Robert Louis Robertson, a missing 37-year-old. (more…)

Bomb Threat at Blair High School Investigated as Swatting Call

Published February 4, 2026 at 11:06AM | Updated February 4, 2026 at 12:13PM

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Metered Parking and New Time Limits Coming to Takoma Junction Parking Lot Feb. 17

Published February 4, 2026 at 9:31AM

The City of Takoma Park announced changes to the Junction Parking Lot that will take effect February 17, 2026. Beginning that day, the lot will operate as a metered parking facility daily from 6:00am to 11:00pm. Overnight parking will no longer be permitted.

Two Maryland Ethiopian Restaurants Named Among DC Region’s Best

Published February 4, 2026 at 12:02AM

Veggie combo from Beteseb

Two Maryland restaurants have earned recognition on Eater DC’s list of the “Best Ethiopian Restaurants Around DC,” underscoring the strength of the region’s Ethiopian dining scene and the continued impact of family-owned establishments.

Montgomery County’s Only Two-Story McDonald’s Plans Expanded Drive-Thru

Published February 2, 2026 at 4:46PM

Glenmont McDonald’s

Montgomery County’s only two-story McDonald’s is set to receive a notable upgrade focused on improving the drive-thru experience.