Event

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.


Beyond MoCo

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Jonathan Tarrell Smalls, 42, of Pennsylvania, was sentenced on March 20, 2026, in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court to four years in prison, followed by five years of supervised probation, in connection with multiple fraud cases.

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MCPD

The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General has released body-worn camera footage from an incident involving Montgomery County police in which 31-year-old Jamal Thompson of Silver Spring died following his release from custody.

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DMV

Two restaurants with Maryland locations in Montgomery County have been named semifinalists for the RAMMY Awards’ “Casual Restaurant of the Year,” highlighting a pair of concepts that bring distinct international flavors to the local dining scene.

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