The Washington Metro is known for its engineering feats, and while the Wheaton station holds the distinction of having the longest single-span escalator in the Western Hemisphere, the system’s elevators boast impressive records of their own. At Forest Glen (located in Silver Spring, Maryland), riders take the longest elevator trip in the DC Metro system… a vertical rise of 196 feet.
Cynthia Adarkwa, a writer-producer on HBO Max’s hit medical drama The Pitt, took home an Emmy last night as part of the show’s Outstanding Drama Series win, an honor with a Montgomery County connection. Adarkwa is a Montgomery Blair High School alum (Class of 2006).
According to Montgomery County Police 3rd District Commander Jason Cokinos, two juveniles were arrested Monday evening following a robbery near the Silver Spring Metro station. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Montgomery Blair High School to present the preliminary design for the US 29 Flash Bus Rapid Transit Phase 2 project, which includes a dedicated bus lane between Sligo Creek Parkway and Tech Road, and to gather community feedback. (more…)
Montgomery Parks is inviting families to enjoy a day of nature, creativity, and fun at Children’s Day at Brookside Gardens on Sunday, September 21, 2025, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free, family-friendly event is sponsored by Friends of Brookside Gardens and will offer hands–on gardening activities for children and a chance to explore the newly designed Children’s Garden.
A potentially dangerous situation on Colesville Rd in Silver Spring ended without injuries Monday after a dump truck lost its brakes while traveling downhill toward Sligo Creek Parkway, according to Montgomery County Police Department District 3 Commander Jason Cokinos.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) arrested 18-year-old Amilio Xavier Hernandez of Hyattsville on September 10 for an armed carjacking at the Exxon gas station in the 10200 block of New Hampshire Avenue in Silver Spring in June, charging him with armed carjacking and related offenses. (more…)
The Harbor Bank of Maryland will celebrate a major milestone this month with the grand opening of its first Montgomery County branch in downtown Silver Spring. The event is set for Tuesday, September 23, from 11:30am to 1:30pm at 1010 Wayne Avenue. The bank opened for business earlier this summer.
If you have ever tried to park at a busy shopping center in Montgomery County, chances are you have had a frustrating experience. Over the years, we have heard from countless readers about which lots are the most chaotic, confusing, or downright dangerous. Based on that feedback and our own observations, here is an updated list of some of the worst offenders, in no particular order. (more…)
A major house fire had led to the closure of part of Longmeade Crossing Drive in Aspen Hill/Silver Spring on Saturday afternoon, according to Montgomery County Police.
Pedro Silva’s journey to becoming one of the area’s leading drone services providers, as the founder of ‘Drone by Dro,’ is a story of resilience, creativity, and growth. His work can frequently be seen in collaboration with The MoCoShow, making everyday scenes appear as works of art and transforming familiar Montgomery County landmarks into breathtaking visuals that highlight the community in a new light. From sweeping aerial shots of local neighborhoods to dynamic fly-throughs of businesses and events, Silva has built a reputation for capturing the essence of the region from a perspective few get to see.