North Bethesda’s PIKEtoberfest will take place on Sunday, October 5, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Pike & Rose (11580 Grand Park Avenue). The free community event will feature live music, entertainment, and a variety of activities for all ages. (more…)
Governor Wes Moore and the Board of Public Works approved $30.4 million in strategic investments for community revitalization projects statewide, including $4 million for Viva White Oak, a planned 280-acre mixed-use development in Montgomery County, as part of efforts to promote affordable housing, economic growth, and public safety. (more…)
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A Gaithersburg player won a $50,000 third-tier prize in the August 27 Powerball drawing after purchasing the winning ticket at Safeway on Goshen Road, while the jackpot rolled over to an estimated $950 million for the Saturday, August 30 drawing. Full details below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
Claire’s has announced plans to close more than 200 stores nationwide after recently filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. (more…)
The Big Flea come to the Fredericksburg Expo Center Aug. 15th – 16th!
August 15th (Saturday) 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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…)
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.
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.