The Baltimore Ravens and Washington Commanders have mutually agreed to cancel their upcoming joint practice, citing “logistical challenges” and the short turnaround between games as the primary reasons. The practice, which was scheduled to take place before their preseason matchup, has been scrapped to allow both teams to focus on their individual preparations.
A familiar face has returned to Woodley Gardens, bringing a new community gathering spot with it. Neighbors Coffee, a new café founded by local couple Spencer and Lulu Trach, has officially opened its doors at 1101 Nelson Street, taking over the former Essex Bank location (video below).
Update: In a press release, Sixty Vines incorrectly listed the upcoming location as 231 Rio Boulevard. The restaurant is scheduled to open at 212 Ellington Blvd in Downtown Crown.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport intercepted 23 pounds of marijuana in the checked luggage of Octavious Lamar Dozier, 27, of Atlanta, on August 5, leading to his arrest by Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police. This was the second such arrest in three days at Dulles, as authorities report an ongoing trend of attempts to smuggle marijuana to Europe where it commands higher profits. (more…)
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.
Update: Charles F. Brand has been located safe and unharmed. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section, are asking for the public’s help in […]
Montgomery County Police 3rd District officers and Fire Rescue were dispatched around 10:45 p.m. to the 8200 block of Georgia Avenue for a reported stabbing. (more…)
Montgomery County Police 3rd District officers are investigating a reported carjacking in the 13600 block of Georgia Avenue in Aspen Hill.
U.S. District Court Judge Deborah L. Boardman sentenced Mikiyas Kefyalew, 27, of Silver Spring, Maryland, to eight years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for distributing fentanyl that resulted in the death of a Bethesda, Maryland, minor in January 2022.
Store closing sales have begun at Claire’s locations, including the Westfield Montgomery Mall store in Bethesda. (more…)
Montgomery County will hold the Silver Spring Jazz Festival on Saturday, September 6, from 3 to 10 p.m. at Veterans Plaza, featuring two stages of free performances across multiple jazz styles. This year’s headliner is the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, with additional acts including Trio Caliente, The JoGo Project, The Muneer Nasser Quintet, The Paul Carr Quintet, The Clara Campbell Quintet, and Oh He Dead.