Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring just celebrated its 100th anniversary and has long been known for producing some of the region’s most accomplished and influential graduates. From Oscar and Pulitzer winners to bestselling authors, journalists, and actors, the school’s alumni roster features far more than just six well-known names, but these standout former students represent the wide range of talent that has emerged from Blair over the decades:
Governor Wes Moore visited health officials in Silver Spring to highlight Maryland’s resources to support residents during the ongoing federal government shutdown, with a focus on rising health insurance premiums tied to the expiration of federal tax credits.
On the Takoma Park/Takoma DC border, an upcoming restaurant will be carrying the flavors and spirit of the Appalachian Mountains to the community. Phia, founded by local restaurateur and SOKO founder Brad Feickert, will be more than a place to eat, it’s a tribute to family, heritage, and tradition.
Fantasticks has closed its location at 915 Ellsworth Drive in Downtown Silver Spring, after opening in the summer of 2024, according to a report by Source of the Spring. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 4th District officers responded around 1:25 p.m. Thursday to a report of shots fired near Grand Pre Road and Connecticut Avenue in Aspen Hill. (more…)
Every October, as Halloween approaches and horror fans revisit their favorite scary movies, The Blair Witch Project inevitably makes its way back into the spotlight. The 1999 indie phenomenon not only redefined the horror genre but also has deep ties to Montgomery County, where much of it was filmed.
The popular Takoma Park Street Festival returns for its 44th year of music, vendors, food and fun in Takoma Park. This year’s festival takes place on Sunday, October 5, 2025 from 10:00am-5:00pm on Carroll Avenue in Takoma Park, MD to Carroll Street, NW in Takoma, DC.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 4th District officers responded at 2:47 p.m. to the 3700 block of Bel Pre Road for a report of shots fired. (more…)
Long before television became a staple in every American home, one of the most groundbreaking broadcasts in U.S. history was sent from right here in Montgomery County. On July 2, 1928, Charles Francis Jenkins, a prolific inventor with more than 400 patents, launched W3XK, the nation’s first licensed commercial television station, from Wheaton, Maryland (Library of Congress; National Museum of American History).
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a virtual public hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m. to present details and gather input on the proposed Carroll Avenue Separated Bike Lanes project in Takoma Park, which would add a low-stress bikeway connecting to the future Purple Line station at Takoma/Langley Transit Center.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the 7-Eleven in the 8100 block of Fenton Street in Silver Spring.