Maryland’s six casinos generated a combined $168,088,833 in revenue from slot machines and table games in March 2026, marking a decrease of $4.0 million, or 2.3 percent, compared to March 2025. Casino contributions to the state totaled $72,359,944, down 2.9 percent year over year, including $52,185,387 allocated to the Education Trust Fund, which also declined by 2.9 percent.
Updated to include summary of events by MCPD
According to Montgomery County Police, 2nd District officers were dispatched at approximately 6:14am on Tuesday to the intersection of Manor Road and Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase for a reported collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle.
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair is set to return to Gaithersburg from August 14-22, bringing nine days of rides, food, competitions, and high-energy entertainment to one of the county’s most anticipated annual events.
The Germantown Historical Society will host a presentation titled “The Revolutionary War in Montgomery County” on Saturday, April 18 at 2 pm at its newly rehabilitated building located at 19330 Mateny Hill Road in Germantown.
Celebrate Bookstore Romance Day with Romantique Books! Join us for an afternoon dedicated to romance readers, indie authors, and the local bookish community. Browse signed romance books, discover your next favorite read through our curated Blind Date with a Book bundles, and shop a wide selection of bookish gifts, stickers, bookmarks, reading accessories, and more.
Meet local romance authors, explore unique creations from local vendors, enjoy permanent jewelry and tiny book-themed tattoos, and celebrate independent bookstores with fellow readers. The first 50 guests will receive exclusive Bookstore Romance Day swag bags filled with bookish goodies, and a few lucky attendees may even discover extra surprise treats tucked inside.
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, April 7 starting at 9 am with proclamations recognizing Fair Housing Month, National Public Health Week, Minority Health Month, and Arab American Heritage Month, followed by a legislative session where members are expected to vote on several bills addressing invasive plants, minimum wage reporting requirements, agricultural building exemptions, and updates to the Arts and Humanities Council .
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded around 12:30am Tuesday to the 200 block of Grove Avenue near Railroad Street in the Washington Grove/Gaithersburg area for a house fire.
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is rolling back into Montgomery County this spring, bringing its signature mix of themed treats and merchandise to Pike & Rose in North Bethesda. A appearance in Baltimore will also take lace later this month.
Montgomery County police are warning residents about a rise in “distraction thefts” targeting senior citizens in shopping centers and grocery store parking lots.
Montgomery County’s Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) will open registration on Sunday, April 12, for its annual limited-availability whiskey lotteries, giving eligible residents a chance to purchase rare and highly sought-after bottles.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has begun its 2026 spring paving and infrastructure maintenance season, with crews set to repair portions of the County’s 5,400 miles of roads and 1,700 miles of sidewalks.
A GoFundMe has been launched to support the Carstens family following a fatal house fire in the Brookdale neighborhood of Chevy Chase that claimed the life of 55-year-old Karen Elsa Carstens.