The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) seeks public comment on a Draft Literacy Policy that will guide efforts to improve outcomes for all students. (more…)
An unfortunate injury has ended Kayla DiCello’s 2024 Olympic hopes, as the 2022 graduate of Northwest High School in Germantown and Boyds resident announced that she ruptured her achilles during the opening event at the Olympic Trials.
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Earlier this month, we reported that there was movement at 15790 Shady Grove Rd., the site of the previously planned Amazon Fresh location (formerly Office Depot) in Gaithersburg. A couple […]
Alert Montgomery has sent out a Severe Traffic Alert at 9:13am: “Traffic incident closes all lanes on the Outer Loop of I-495 at Old Georgetown Road (MD-187) Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route.”
When I moved back to Northern Virginia after several years in New York, most of my old friends had moved away. I found myself rebuilding a social circle from scratch.
I had plenty of people I could connect with online, but that wasn’t translating into anyone to grab a beer with after work, play trivia with, or text when I wanted to get out of the house. Making new friends as an adult required far more deliberate effort than I remembered.
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Come enjoy the day at our annual Washington Grove Arts and Craft Festival in a beautiful outdoor setting. This festival highlights local artisans including wood creations, pottery, visual art, household products and so much more. We also have food trucks from El Parente Tacos, El Jeffe Wood-fired pizzas, Bruster’s Ice Cream and beverages from Saints Row Brewery. Bring the whole family because we have a kids activity area too. Pets on a leash are welcome too!
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a house that was struck by lightning on the 10400 block of Peak View Ct, off of Cutsail Dr., in Damascus on Saturday night.
According to the 2020 census, Maryland’s population is 6,177,224, ranked 18th in the nation. Maryland’s population continues to grow by at least 7% each decade. It is the 22nd fast-growing state in the nation relative to its population. The “biggest” cities (incorporated) and areas (unincorporated), in terms of population, can be seen below:
The Office of the Maryland Attorney General issued the following news release on Friday, June 28:
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision on the inner loop of I-495, between Connecticut Ave. and Georgia Ave. near the Seminary Rd overpass at approximately 3:30am on Saturday morning.
Dawson’s Market at 225 N. Washington St. in Rockville Town Square will permanently close on Sunday, June 30, after twelve years in business. (more…)
The City of Rockville issues the following news release on Friday, June 28: (more…)
Per the City of Rockville: “A Rockville tradition, the city’s annual Independence Day celebration, returns to King Farm on Thursday, July 4 with music, fireworks and fun. (more…)