Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is conducting a major boundary study in light of new developments and expansions within the school district. The study is driven by the upcoming openings of Crown High School and Woodward High School, as well as the planned expansion of Damascus High School. MCPS has announced that the boundary survey will be closing soon and is urging stakeholders to participate, as the outcomes could directly affect where students will attend school.
Montgomery County-based Steeze Burger, previously recognized as the #1 burger in the DC area by the Washington Post, has garnered a large following, resulting in long lines and thousands of fans throughout the region. This week, they partnered with Leon’s Smashburgers, a renowned brand from Australia, for two pop-up events. The first took place on Friday, with a second scheduled for Sunday, July 20th, at Two Story Chimney in Gaithersburg/Damascus (video below).
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred on Friday, July 18, in Calverton. (more…)
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Taim Mediterranean Kitchen, a well-known falafel and Mediterranean food chain based in New York, is planning to expand into Maryland, according to a report by BizJournals. The chain initially entered the region with locations in Washington, D.C., and Virginia over the past few years. However, all but one of those locations have since closed. The sole remaining store in the area is located at 1514 Connecticut Ave NW in Washington, D.C.
Historic Indigenous Recognition Event to Take Place in Montgomery County, Maryland
The Taino American Indigenous National Organization (T.A.I.N.O.) proudly announces its upcoming signature public event,
Jeffrey’s Subs & Pizza at 15547 Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville, which operated as Jerry’s Subs & Pizza for three decades before rebranding in 2020, has closed permanently. The contents of the restaurant will be auctioned off next week.
Eduardo Valdivia, a federal agent, has been convicted on six counts of second-degree rape and two counts of fourth-degree sexual offense by a jury, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney Office. The jury reached its decision after deliberating for just over three hours. Valdivia’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for October 14 at 1:30 pm.
The Washington Post asked “What’s the best sandwich in DC?” and split the results into eleven different categories. In the Gyro category the winner came from Montgomery County based local chain– The Big Greek Cafe.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a near-drowning incident involving a teenager at a residential pool in Olney. The incident occurred around 5:45 pm at the 6900 block of NorthBrook Drive near Ascot Lane.
On Thursday, Governor Wes Moore signed an executive order establishing a coordinated, statewide approach to advancing environmental justice in Maryland by requiring state agencies to engage impacted communities, designate environmental justice officers, and use data tools like MDEnviroScreen to address pollution and health disparities in overburdened areas.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested and charged Oscar Hernandez-Bonilla of Rockville and Osmin Ernesto Martinez Diaz of Silver Spring in connection with a commercial burglary and theft that occurred on Triangle Lane on July 9, 2025.
The City of Gaithersburg is continuing its work on updating the Master Plan. The next effort is called Build Gaithersburg 2040, which will be revising both the Land Use and Transportation Elements, looking out to 2040. Both plans were last updated in 2011 and 2010 respectively. The City of Gaithersburg has posted its second survey for residents to provide feedback.