Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a two-vehicle collision on Georgia Avenue at the I-495 Beltway around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. (more…)
Maryland has secured federal recertification for continued compliance with REAL ID requirements, with 99.56% of the state’s licenses and identification cards REAL ID compliant as of September, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration. (more…)
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Montgomery County’s Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) closed a record $143.9 million in loans during Fiscal Year 2026 to support the creation or preservation of 1,983 affordable housing units, according to the County’s latest Affordable Housing Pipeline Report. (more…)
Students are invited to attend the fourth annual “Buckets and Beats: The Silver Spring Youth Block Party” on Friday, Sept. 18 from 2-6pm at Veterans Plaza in Downtown Silver Spring.
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.
Sabor Mixteco Taqueria, located in Wheaton in Montgomery County, has been named one of “The Best Cheap Eats Around the DC Area” by Washingtonian. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jeraly Haydee Jalvajan Chali, a missing 16-year-old. (more…)
Miss Toya’s Southern Kitchen has permanently closed its location at Rio in Gaithersburg. A sign posted at the restaurant thanks guests and team members who made the Gaithersburg location part of the community and directs customers to the company’s nearby Miss Toya’s Creole House at 923 Ellsworth Dr in Downtown Silver Spring.
The Montgomery County Council’s Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee will meet Thursday, September 17 at 1:30 p.m. to review the Infrastructure Funding Workgroup’s final report and the County’s reserve policies. (more…)
Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) Major Crimes Division homicide detectives are searching for a 21-year-old Gaithersburg man wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Nicholas Njuki earlier this week. (more…)
Orange Pocket, a Japanese and Korean-inspired pop culture and lifestyle retailer, will officially open at Rio in Gaithersburg on Saturday, September 19. Preview video available below.
Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland Department of Health announced Wednesday that $1.36 million in grants has been awarded to 17 organizations for programs aimed at preventing and reducing gun violence across Maryland. (more…)