Governor Wes Moore has appointed Betsy Fox Tolentino as Acting Secretary of the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, effective June 11, 2025, citing her experience in juvenile justice and leadership roles both within the department and in national nonprofit work.
According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, 18-year-old Nicholas Blanco of Bethesda, a student at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, was sentenced to four years in prison, with all but 11 months suspended, and three years of probation upon release. (more…)
Maryland is home to a single Cook Out location, located at 1115 S Salisbury Blvd in Salisbury, MD. This standout fast-food destination draws visitors from near and far. On our way from Rockville to the beach in Ocean City, we stopped by for a snack. Our drive took approximately 2.5 hours, departing Rockville at 10:00am on a Monday and arriving by 12:30pm (photos below).
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Montgomery County has awarded a $9,016 MOVE grant to IT consulting firm Powersolv to support its relocation from Reston, Virginia, to Rockville, where the company plans to expand operations and add new jobs as part of the County’s ongoing efforts to attract and retain technology businesses.
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.
The Montgomery County Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, June 10, to consider a range of items, including a vote on the reappointment of Inspector General Megan Davey Limarzi, interviews for key positions, and the introduction of zoning and budget measures. (more…)
Häagen-Dazs will hold a grand opening celebration for its new Gaithersburg location at 211 Market Street West on Saturday, June 21, 2025. The store, which officially opened in April, is located in Kentlands Market Square. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a fatal collision in which 85-year-old Joel Allen Katz of Silver Spring was struck by an SUV while riding his bicycle on Bramblewood Drive on June 1, 2025, and later died from his injuries. (more…)
Join Montgomery Parks on Saturday, June 14, 2025, to celebrate the birthday of abolitionist and Underground Railroad conductor Josiah Henson. The day of free activities will be held at the Josiah Henson Museum and Park in North Bethesda.
The Maryland Department of Agriculture has confirmed worsening symptoms of beech leaf disease in Maryland, including Montgomery County, caused by a microscopic nematode that threatens native and ornamental beech trees, with no known prevention and limited treatment options currently available.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 16 Attorneys General have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration and the ATF to block the planned redistribution of Forced Reset Triggers—classified as illegal machinegun conversion devices—arguing the move violates federal law and poses serious public safety risks.
A version of this story was originally published in October 2020, written by Tom Merritt
Cycling enthusiasts in Washington DC and Montgomery County area have been embarking on a long-distance ride that stretches all the way to Pittsburgh. By connecting two distinguished trails– the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal Towpath and the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP)– cyclists can experience a continuous, car-free route spanning approximately 334.5 miles without ever needing to ride on a road.