Claire’s has announced plans to close more than 200 stores nationwide after recently filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. (more…)
The Olney Boys and Girls Sports Association (OBGC) and Sandy Spring Athletic Association (SSAA) have announced a merger to unify their programs, providing families in the Olney region with expanded access to training, facilities, and player development, with full integration expected by December 2025. (more…)
Due to the Gaithersburg Labor Day Parade, Montgomery County’s Ride On Bus Route 57 between Lakeforest and Shady Grove will be detoured on Monday, September 1, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., and all Ride On routes will operate on a Sunday schedule for the holiday. (more…)
Summer fun starts at Good Counsel! Our Summer Camps are packed with exciting activities, sports, creativity, adventure, and unforgettable memories for campers of all ages. From the field to the classroom and everywhere in between, there’s something for everyone at Good Counsel’s Summer Camps!
Spend your summer learning, laughing, and making new friends with the Good Counsel community. Spots are filling fast so be sure to register today!
Register at: www.olgchs.org/camps
After 16 years of operation, Bete Ethiopian Cuisine & Cafe, a beloved staple of downtown Silver Spring, has permanently closed its doors. The restaurant, located at 811 Roeder Road, has been cleared of its interior fixtures and furniture, according to Source of the Spring.
Connect with neighbors, learn about Lafayette Federal, and grab fun giveaways! All while enjoying food from local Tacos el Pariente.
First 75 registrants can receive free food.*
There are more than 400 high schools in Maryland (public and private). Below are the 25 largest in Maryland by enrollment. The statistics come from Niche and were obtained from the U.S. Department of Education, representing the most recent data available, as self-reported by the schools.
The long-awaited transformation of the former Rockshire Village Center is officially underway, with demolition nearing completion as EYA, a Bethesda-based real estate development firm, prepares to break ground on a new mixed-use neighborhood. The 7.3-acre site, which has been vacant for years, is set to be reimagined as a pedestrian-friendly community featuring a mix of new homes, retail space, and public amenities.
The Maryland State Police will conduct high-visibility patrols and enhanced enforcement across all 23 barracks from August 29 to August 31, 2025, as part of a statewide effort to reduce impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving during Labor Day weekend. (more…)
As the fifteenth year since he went missing passes, the disappearance of Stuart Isaac remains an open wound for his family and a perplexing puzzle for investigators. The story of the 48-year-old Burtonsville, MD resident is not one of a simple outing gone wrong, but of a man who seemingly embarked on a spontaneous journey only to vanish into the vast and untamed wilderness of Yellowstone National Park.
Maryland AG Joins Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Protect Minors from Conversion Therapy Practices
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined 20 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold Colorado’s law banning licensed health professionals from practicing conversion therapy on minors, arguing the practice is harmful and falls below accepted medical standards. (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) received the 2025 County Engineers Association of Maryland’s Project of the Year Award in the small project category for the Auth Lane Pedestrian Bridge in Silver Spring, which improves safety, accessibility, and connectivity for the community. (more…)
Dedicated to boosting educational and employment outcomes for underserved communities and preserving the historic legacies of post-Civil War Black settlements in Montgomery County and the greater D.C. region, the Potomac Community Foundation (PCF) has officially launched as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.