6:52am UPDATE: One lane of Nelson Street has been opened at this time.
A water main break has closed Nelson Street between College Parkway and Aster Boulevard, according to Montgomery County Police.
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MCFRS Welcomes Dr. Shakira Munden as New Organizational Development, Culture and Inclusivity Manager
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) has welcomed Dr. Shakira Munden as its new Program Manager of Organizational Development, Culture and Inclusivity in the Office of the Fire Chief.
If you’ve ever dropped your car at the dealership and then spent the next week calling for updates, you’re not alone. A lot of Montgomery County drivers are looking for a simpler option.
AMPM Automotive in Rockville has been taking care of local cars since 2010 and is still family owned. That means you’re dealing with the same faces every visit, not a rotating staff. They’re also CARFAX Top-Rated with a 4.7-star rating and more than 570 Google reviews.
Most of the auto repair work they do — maintenance, brakes, diagnostics, alignments — is finished the same day. Instead of playing phone tag, they send text and photo updates so you can see what’s going on before you say yes.
They stand behind the work with a 24-month, 24,000-mile nationwide warranty on parts and labor. If your car isn’t running, they can pick it up and tow it to the shop. Towing is free within 10 miles when AMPM does the repair.
They also run a multipoint inspection on every vehicle that comes in so you can catch small issues early. Maryland State Inspections are available too.
Every customer is automatically enrolled in their rewards program. You earn rewards on the services you have done and can use that balance toward future work.
They also give every customer a digital glove box — an online page for each vehicle where you can see your full service history, any work that was recommended but not done yet, and what’s coming due next. It’s handy before a road trip or when you’re deciding whether to fix something or sell the car.
The waiting area is clean and comfortable, with free Wi-Fi, coffee, and snacks. They also offer a military discount. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 to 5.
You’ll find AMPM Automotive at 11800 Coakley Circle in Rockville for auto repair. Call 301-822-4694 or book online if you want to skip the dealership wait.
Posters promoting Montgomery County Public Schools’ new “No Cell, Bell to Bell” cellphone policy have begun appearing in schools ahead of the 2026-27 academic year.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reopened Hunting Creek Lake and surrounding portions of Cunningham Falls State Park in Thurmont on Monday after extensive monitoring found no evidence that additional beavers remain in the area.
Join artist Nora Naranjo Morse (Kha’p’o Owenge ([Santa Clara Pueblo]), creator of Always Becoming, and the community that cares for the museum’s ephemeral outdoor sculpture family, to learn about the project’s evolution over the past two decades, and what the future holds.
Learn about the art of clay, traditions of sustainability in Pueblo building techniques, and more. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly art activities, dance performances by the Zuni Olla Maidens, watch a short film, and multiple opportunities to hear from the artist, her family, and museum experts that have contributed to the care and revitalization of the sculptures.
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Your Saturday plans just got better. Join Craft Cart at Pinstripes North Bethesda for an afternoon of brunch, mimosas, bowling, and creativity.
Catch up over brunch, get a little competitive on the lanes, and create something to take home. Bring your friends or come solo—no crafting experience needed.
Your ticket includes:
Brunch
Mimosas
Bowling
One craft of your choice, with materials provided
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Maman Joon is expanding again in Montgomery County, with owner Uzi Arshad planning to open a new location at 4007 Norbeck Road in Rockville. A sneak peek at the space that was the longtime home of Full On Craft Eats & Drink can be seen below.
When one thinks of bagels, I’d be willing to bet that the flavor profiles of Chinese and Dominican cuisine don’t come to mind. But tucked away in Vienna, VA is a small cafe called Bagel Street.
Café Sophie, the European-style café located at the Montgomery County Airpark in Gaithersburg, will be featured on an upcoming episode of WETA PBS’ Emmy Award-winning series “Signature Dish.” (more…)
The Maryland Department of Health has declared a measles outbreak in St. Mary’s, Carroll and Cecil counties following the confirmation of 14 new cases among unvaccinated residents.
Kareem’s Lebanese Kitchen is now officially open at Rio in Gaithersburg following a weeklong soft opening phase. Our very own “Mr. MoCo” Alex Tsironis stopped by on opening day and shared a first-look video, which can be seen below.
A Montgomery County jury has found a 23-year-old Kensington man guilty of second-degree depraved-heart murder in connection with the 2025 shooting death of his friend. (more…)
Back Nine Golf is coming to the Germantown Commons Shopping Center at 13052 Middlebrook Road in Germantown. (more…)