A black bear was spotted roaming a backyard in Darnestown Thursday night, a somewhat rare, but not unheard-of sight in Montgomery County as bears emerge from hibernation and begin searching for food.
Elbe’s Beer and Wine at 2522 University Blvd in Wheaton is celebrating a major milestone in May, marking 75 years in business serving the Wheaton community and Montgomery County.
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The community is rallying to support a longtime Bethesda bakery after the family behind Praline Bakery & Bistro shared that the business recently fell victim to bank fraud, resulting in a significant financial loss. (more…)
Montgomery County officials, including County Executive Marc Elrich, joined state and local leaders to announce the completion of a major microgrid project at the David F. Bone Equipment Maintenance and Transit Operation Center in Derwood.
McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS) is announcing its acquisition of Smolen Emr Ilkovitch Architects (SEI) of Rockville, Maryland. This partnership expands MPS’s presence into the U.S. Mid-Atlantic with a new studio and grows the reach of the firm’s K12 architecture, interior design, planning, and advisory practice to clients in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the surrounding region. The addition reinforces the firm’s place among the top 25 K-12 architecture practices in the United States.
“We are excited to welcome SEI to the MPS firm family. The SEI team shares our commitment to purposeful and expert design and project execution, exceptional client service, and deep community–centered relationships and presence,” says Chad Cousins, CEO, McMillan Pazdan Smith. “Together, we will support the continued growth, vibrancy, and sustainability of the DMV region with long term community investments, and industry-leading design, planning, and advisory value.”
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8999 Fort Hunt Rd
Alexandria, Virginia 22308
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Join Breast Cancer Collective for the 2026 Walk to Bust Cancer on Sunday, October 18, at Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria.
Walk alongside survivors, caregivers, friends, families, and neighbors for an uplifting community event supporting access to breast cancer screening and care across the DMV.
Walk to Bust Cancer brings our community together to turn hope into action and help expand access to timely breast health care. Register to walk, gather your team, and join us at Fort Hunt Park.
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On Thursday, County Executive Marc Elrich issued a statement recognizing J. Craig Venter’s groundbreaking work in decoding the human genome and its role in shaping Montgomery County into a global leader in life sciences, with his legacy continuing through institutions like the J. Craig Venter Institute in Rockville. Venter passed away on Wednesday, April 29.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded Thursday around 6:16 pm to the 800 block of Rockville Pike for a two-vehicle collision with one person trapped.
Montgomery County police reported a range of incidents across multiple districts on April 29, 2026, including assaults, thefts, burglaries, and weapons-related offenses.
The Montgomery County Board of Education approved the following administrative appointments on Thursday, April 30:
A 19-year-old Silver Spring man has been charged following a fight and shooting in the parking lot of Blake High School.
A newly listed home in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood is setting a new bar for the community, hitting the market at $4.25 million and potentially shattering the previous record by a wide margin.
Charleys Cheesesteaks will open a new location at the Woodmoor Shopping Center in Silver Spring on Friday, April 30 at 10am, with a grand opening promotion offering a free small cheesesteak combo to the first 25 guests. (more…)