As we prepare for the leaves begin their autumnal shift in a few weeks, anticipation is building for the return of a local Halloween legend. Markoff’s Haunted Forest, a staple of spooky season in Dickerson, is gearing up for its 33rd year of delivering spine-tingling scares starting October 3rd.
Sansone Group, based in St. Louis, in partnership with Silver Spring-based Priseda, acquired a 214,000 SF Tier 4 data center located at 12401 Prosperity Dr. in White Oak/Silver Spring MD for $29 million, according to Biz Journals.
With nearly 160,000 students heading to 211 schools on Tuesday, Aug. 26, MCDOT and the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) ask residents to plan extra travel time and be alert to school buses and children traveling to and from school.
Celebrate Bookstore Romance Day with Romantique Books! Join us for an afternoon dedicated to romance readers, indie authors, and the local bookish community. Browse signed romance books, discover your next favorite read through our curated Blind Date with a Book bundles, and shop a wide selection of bookish gifts, stickers, bookmarks, reading accessories, and more.
Meet local romance authors, explore unique creations from local vendors, enjoy permanent jewelry and tiny book-themed tattoos, and celebrate independent bookstores with fellow readers. The first 50 guests will receive exclusive Bookstore Romance Day swag bags filled with bookish goodies, and a few lucky attendees may even discover extra surprise treats tucked inside.
Maryland State Police arrested a 64-year-old Oakland, MD woman for impersonating a police officer and second-degree assault after an alleged altercation with a 19-year-old woman. (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and community partners will host 12 “Community Conversations” from September through November to gather input on the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget, beginning Sept. 8 in Bethesda.
MCPS issued the following reminder to students and families emphasizing the importance of safe gun storage, noting that firearm-related injuries are now a leading cause of death among children and teens in the U.S. (more…)
The City of Rockville’s Rocktobierfest celebrates German culture with beer, bands, bratwurst and more. It returns on Saturday, September 27th from 11am-5pm.
A WSSC crew has been assigned to repair a water main break in Olney. Once all underground lines have been marked, WSSC Water will begin repairs, which typically take 4-6 hours. During this time you could experience low water pressure, or no water service during repairs. Residents have recently reported discolored water in the area.
The Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security will host the free “Ready Montgomery: Emergency Preparedness and Public Safety Fair” on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wheaton Local Park in Silver Spring, offering safety demonstrations, training, and resources for residents as part of National Preparedness Month. (more…)