David Simon, Chairman, CEO, and President of Simon Property Group, died on March 22, 2026 at the age of 64 following a battle with cancer. Locally, Simon Property Group owns Clarksburg Premium Outlets, Leesburg Premium Outlets in Leesburg, VA, The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City in Arlington, VA, and Potomac Mills Mall in Woodbridge, VA.
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After more than eight years as a staple in Montgomery County’s craft beer scene, Saints Row Brewing has announced it will close permanently at the end of April.
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A GoFundMe has been launched to support a Gaithersburg mother after a devastating townhouse fire left her family without a home and claimed the lives of two pets.
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Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police Collision Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the intersection of Norbeck Road and East Gude Drive in Rockville.
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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 Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a virtual public meeting on Thursday, March 26 at 7 pm to discuss proposed safety improvements along a 1.3 mile stretch of Hines Road between Georgia Avenue (MD 97) and Cashell Road in Olney.
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The Montgomery County Advisory Commission on Policing will hold a virtual public forum on Monday, April 13 at 6:30 pm to receive feedback from residents on the role of police in County schools. Community members must register in advance to attend or testify, and written comments may also be submitted through the ACP Public Comment Form.
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Takoma Park Police are investigating a theft by deception that resulted in more than $10,000 in stolen property.
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Rockville-based X-energy is taking steps to go public. The company, located at 530 Gaither Rd., announced it has filed paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering, or IPO. X-energy plans to list its stock on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “XE.”
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The City of Gaithersburg has issued a building permit valued at approximately $850,000 for the construction of the upcoming Oak Barrel & Vine at Muddy Branch Square.
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) crews responded to a two-alarm townhouse fire Monday evening in the 19500 block of Taverney Drive in Gaithersburg.
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Takoma Park Police are investigating an attempted robbery and a separate robbery that occurred minutes apart on Friday, March 20, according to a news release sent by police on Monday night.
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