Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded early Wednesday morning to a vehicle fire inside a parking garage at the Cadence Apartments in Downtown Crown. (more…)
Metro riders may begin noticing new floor decals on some trains this week reminding customers seated in priority seats to offer them to those who may need them.
Takoma Park Police announced the arrest of a man accused of exposing himself and blocking the entrance to a business on University Boulevard.
The Gaithersburg Police Department recently recognized several officers for their service and leadership during its Awards and Promotional Ceremony, where Chief Eastman honored award recipients and newly promoted members.
Laurel Leaf, Takoma Park’s houseplant, used book, and vintage decor and furniture shop was just named “best place for fun gifts” in Washingtonian Magazine’s 2026 Best of Washington edition! We also just won “best place to buy plants” in City Paper’s Best of DC, for the second year in a row.
We’re so grateful for the recognition! To celebrate, we’re offering 15% off any one item in the shop for the rest of the month to anyone who gives us the code BESTOF2026 (furniture excluded). Come see our lush, cozy, and stylish space and we hope you will agree with our accolades.
General admission is $25 per person, which includes chili tastings. Free Admission for kids under 18, Police Officers and their Family is provided by MCPF). All proceeds benefit the Foundation’s mission to strengthen community-police relationships, support officers wellness, and enhance public safety initiatives across Montgomery County.
In addition to delicious chili, attendees can enjoy local craft beer from Lone Oak Brewery, family activities, and opportunities to meet and interact with Montgomery County police officers in a fun, relaxed setting.
Metro has begun rolling out new parking technology across its system that will allow customers to pay using contactless methods, part of a broader effort to modernize the rider experience (map below).
Chief Antonio DeVaul of the Takoma Park Police Department announced the arrest of Patience Sesay, 55, of no fixed address, on trespassing charges.
Dor-Ne Corset Shoppe, the longtime specialty lingerie retailer in downtown Silver Spring, has announced that a buyer has been found for the business, potentially preserving the nearly century-old shop.
Members of the Maryland Car Rally Task Force and partner law enforcement agencies disrupted multiple large illegal car rallies and made two arrests during a coordinated enforcement operation across and Montgomery and Prince George’s counties Saturday night into early Sunday morning.
Maryland Anthony G. Brown filed an emergency motion asking a federal court to halt construction of a planned immigration detention facility near Williamsport, arguing the project is moving forward without required environmental review.
Montgomery Parks announced that grass athletic fields across the county will open later than usual this spring due to persistently wet winter conditions. The department said it anticipates opening all grass fields on April 1, 2026.
The Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety Committee will meet March 11 to review Bill 11-26, which would increase Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) benefits for certain volunteer fire and rescue members, including two retroactive four percent payment increases tied to a 2023 to 2026 agreement with the Montgomery County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association.