Montgomery County has signed a contract with Vitronic to add 140 new speed cameras and 76 red-light cameras, with installation beginning in October at locations identified through traffic safety data.
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The MD Department of Natural Resources and Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) have announced a $1.5 million development project for Gunner’s Lake Park in Germantown.
The Gaithersburg – Washington Grove Volunteer Fire Department has announced its Fall Open House will be held on Sunday, October 5, from 12:00pm through 4:00pm.
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Beginning Tuesday, October 1, Maryland will roll out a new fine structure for speed camera violations, replacing the long-standing flat fee of $40 for drivers caught traveling 12 miles per hour or more above the posted speed limit. (more…)
Join Kaiser Permanente for Healthy at the Harbor, a free community health and wellness event taking place Saturday, June 6, from 11 am to 4 pm at National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Bring your family and friends for free full day of fun, fitness, and preventive care along the waterfront.
Throughout the day, Kaiser Permanente nurses and physicians will offer no-cost health screenings, alongside a health and wellness expo focused on preventive care education. A lively Kids’ Zone will keep children active and entertained with spin-art bikes, face painting, balloon art, games, and more.
The Maryland State Highway Administration (MD SHA) has announced several upcoming traffic projects in Frederick County that may impact commuters traveling to and from Montgomery County.
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Montgomery Parks has announced the reopening of Wheaton Ice Arena on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The rink is ready to glide back into action after a five-month closure to install a new refrigeration system. (more…)
September 24 marks the birthday of literary legend F. Scott Fitzgerald, born in 1896 and remembered as one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century. Best known for The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald’s ties to Montgomery County run deeper than many realize… he is buried right here in Rockville.
The Glen Echo Fire Department has announced its Fall Open House will be held on Saturday, October 4, from 11am through 2:00pm. Their Fall Open House will once again be held at their Fire Station 711 on Massachusetts Avenue.
Sixty Vines, the restaurant brand known for its wine-on-tap system and vineyard-inspired dining, will officially open its first Maryland location on Monday, October 13th at 212 Ellington Boulevard in Downtown Crown, Gaithersburg (sneak peek video below). The restaurant will be located in the space previously occupied by Old Town Pour House.
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Commas Food Hall, which opened last month on Level 3 of Ellsworth Place in Silver Spring, will hold a grand opening celebration on Saturday, September 27 from 11am-9pm and Sunday, September 28 from 12-6pm.. The 13,000-square-foot space features 10 food and beverage vendors offering global cuisines, with two stalls still available for future operators. The event will include live entertainment, family activities, raffles, and food samples, introducing the community to the new dining destination. (more…)
The community is rallying to support the family of 29-year-old Akwalabeng “Asong” Fontava, who was shot and killed in his North Bethesda apartment on Sunday, September 21. A GoFundMe has been launched to assist with funeral expenses and honor his memory, describing him as a kindhearted, faith-driven young man whose life was taken far too soon. (more…)