Two weeks in, we’re starting to separate the teams that have something cooking from the teams that are just taking up space on the schedule.
Food insecurity in Montgomery County declined to 31% in the latest Capital Area Food Bank Hunger Report, making it the only county in the Greater Washington region to record a decrease this year. The rate fell from 35% to 31%, although the report notes that the four-percentage-point change was within the survey’s margin of error. (more…)
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Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) detectives have arrested an Empower rideshare driver accused of raping a teenage girl in a Silver Spring parking lot. Investigators believe there may be other victims. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown filed an amicus brief Thursday urging a federal court to temporarily block U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from making warrantless arrests in Maryland without the probable cause determinations required under federal law. (more…)
When I moved back to Northern Virginia after several years in New York, most of my old friends had moved away. I found myself rebuilding a social circle from scratch.
I had plenty of people I could connect with online, but that wasn’t translating into anyone to grab a beer with after work, play trivia with, or text when I wanted to get out of the house. Making new friends as an adult required far more deliberate effort than I remembered.
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Music. Art. Food. Community. The Takoma Park Folk Festival brings it all together for one free, unforgettable day. Discover six stages of live music from around the world, shop an acclaimed juried craft show, enjoy international cuisine, connect with local community organizations, and let the kids explore crafts and activities in the Children's Nook. It's one of the region's most beloved traditions, and a celebration of the creativity, diversity, and welcoming spirit that has long defined Takoma Park.
New this year! Jam at the Crossroads is a place for musicians of all levels to come together and be part of the music.
A Silver Spring woman who drove up to 84.5 mph in a 40-mph zone before causing a crash that killed an 85-year-old woman and seriously injured another person has been sentenced to one year in prison. (more…)
Former Georgetown University basketball standout, DMV basketball legend and NBA first-round pick Michael “Mike” Sweetney has passed away, according to an announcement from his wife, India Sweetney.
MCPD shared an overview of reported calls for service from September 16, 2026, including thefts from vehicles, auto thefts and burglaries across Montgomery County.
Montgomery County Police responded to Northwest High School in Germantown Thursday afternoon for a reported armed robbery inside the school.
All eastbound lanes of MD-200, the Intercounty Connector (ICC), are closed past MD-182 (Layhill Road) Thursday due to a traffic incident involving a trash truck. (more…)
La Poteria Coffee Trailer is now open in Rockville. The trailer, located at 200 N. Washington Street at the Exxon gas station across from Trader Joe’s, held its first day of service on Wednesday, September 16. (more…)
Buffalo Wild Wings GO is now open at 3231 Spartan Rd in Olney. The scaled-down Buffalo Wild Wings concept focuses primarily on takeout and delivery.