MoCo

Montgomery County residents are expected to join “No Kings” demonstrations on Saturday, October 18, as part of a nationwide day of peaceful protests promoting civic engagement, accountability, and democracy. Organizers emphasize nonviolence and lawful participation, with events planned across the county in locations including Germantown, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Olney, Bethesda, and Silver Spring. (more…)


Restaurants

Darband Kabob is now open at 765 Rockville Pike, Suite E, in Rockville’s Ritchie Center. The new Persian restaurant takes over a space that has previously been home to Taste of Kabab, CM Chicken, and Jumbo Jumbo Cafe. Our very own “Mr. MoCo” Alex Tsironis recently stopped by to support and shared that he believes these are “the best Persian kabobs in Montgomery County.” Preview video available below.

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Crime

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested 27-year-old Moesha Gardener of North Bethesda for falsely reporting a home invasion using an AI-generated image, which prompted a large police response. Gardener admitted the incident was a prank and now faces charges for making false statements to authorities. (more…)


MCFRS

Montgomery County Councilmembers Evan Glass and Sidney Katz will introduce new legislation known as the HERO Act, designed to ensure that the surviving spouses of career firefighters who die in the line of duty receive monthly pension payments without delay.

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