Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services will host a free public forum on mental health and substance use communication on Saturday, May 17 in Silver Spring, offering breakout sessions, local resources, and Narcan training. (more…)


On Friday, the Frederick County Grand Jury returned seven indictments. Among those charged is Montgomery County man Tevis Denver Findlater, 27, of Silver Spring, who faces two counts of first-degree assault, four counts of second-degree assault, malicious destruction of property (valued at less than $1,000), possession and possession with intent to distribute cocaine, and six counts of violating his release conditions.

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The Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame will posthumously honor Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of Special Olympics, with its first Lifetime Achievement Award at its 2025 induction ceremony in Silver Spring, recognizing her global impact on inclusion through sports that began in Montgomery County. (more…)


Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) is investigating a collision at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Atherton Drive that left a vehicle on its roof in Wheaton-Glenmont. Chief spokesperson Pete Piringer provided details on the incident, noting that responders are evaluating two patients involved in the crash.

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The City of Takoma Park, Maryland and Ms. Kakila Cooper, a former dispatcher for the Takoma Park Police Department, have reached an agreement to settle Ms. Cooper’s claims of sex harassment and retaliation for $1 million, according to a news release by the law firm of Correia & Puth.

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The Washington Spirit announced today that it will welcome ten new members into the Coaches Mentorship Program for 2025. Allie Coyle, who became the first woman to coach a Maryland boys’ soccer team to a State Championship when Blair defeated Richard Montgomery this past fall, is one of the mentees.

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At approximately 2:30 a.m. on the 11700 block of Veirs Mill Road near Claridge Road in Wheaton-Glenmont, a multi-vehicle incident resulted in injuries and traffic disruption. The collision involved a car that sustained minor damage, with a pedestrian standing nearby who was struck by a passing motorist.

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