Maryland

Governor Wes Moore has appointed retired Army Colonel and Carroll County Commissioner Ed Rothstein as Secretary of the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families, effective August 1, with Ross Cohen continuing as deputy secretary.

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Bethesda

Bethesda-based Marriott International announced that after 26 years with the company, Leeny Oberg, Marriott’s Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Development, has decided to retire effective March 31, 2026. […]


Event

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.


Bethesda

Eater DC has released an updated list of ‘Where to Find The Best Sushi Around DC ’ that includes two restaurants in Maryland– both located right here in Montgomery County. The list was updated on July 14th.

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MoCo Government

The Montgomery County Council will meet Tuesday, July 15 to present proclamations, introduce a renewable energy bill, and vote on multiple items. These include hiring preferences for displaced federal workers, new rules for unlicensed entertainment events, and changes to water and sewer service. The Council will also hold public hearings, interview a nominee for Public Information Director, and consider a resolution supporting 14 early voting centers.

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Silver Spring

The community is rallying to support the family of 18-year-old Montgomery Blair High School student Kevin Moreno-Descansando, who passed away on Saturday, July 12 after a courageous battle with terminal cancer.

A GoFundMe has been created to help Kevin’s family cover funeral expenses and provide support during this difficult time.


Crime

The Gaithersburg Police Department is investigating an attempted burglary at Rich Soles, a sneaker boutique on North Frederick Avenue, early Monday morning, after unknown suspects tried but failed to break in through the front door. (more…)