Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will sign legislation Monday updating the County’s firearms law to comply with a Maryland Supreme Court ruling while maintaining many of the local gun restrictions still permitted under state law.
|
Furniture & Rug Depot has announced it is permanently closing after 30 years in Montgomery County. The longtime furniture and rug retailer, located at 5230 Randolph Road in Rockville, says it is shutting down after losing its lease and has launched a store-closing liquidation sale. (more…)
Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection is inviting residents to repair, rather than replace, broken household items during a free Fix-It Clinic on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Gaithersburg Library. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 18330 Montgomery Village Ave. and will pair participants with volunteer fixers who provide hands-on guidance for repairing everyday items. (more…)
The Washington Commanders announced several roster moves ahead of training camp, placing CB Trey Amos, DE Dorance Armstrong, and DE Deatrich Wise Jr. on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, while CB Fred Davis II was placed on the Active/Non-Football Illness list.
Mental Health with Meredith (MHM) is a new self-pay therapy practice serving adults in Bethesda, Maryland, and surrounding areas.
Founded by Meredith Adams, LCPC, LPC, and EMDRIA-Approved Therapist, MHM focuses on trauma-informed care and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Meredith provides individualized support for adults navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, and major life transitions.
Dreaming about your next vacation? Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for an inspiring day devoted to ocean and river cruises, guided tours, luxury travel and unforgettable destinations!
Meet representatives from AmaWaterways, Collette, Oceania Cruises and Premier World Discovery. Hear informative presentations, ask questions, explore exciting vacation possibilities and discover which travel experience may be the perfect fit for you.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich says the County has recorded 26 fatal traffic crashes so far in 2026, including nine involving pedestrians, as officials continue efforts to reduce speed limits and improve roadway safety through the County’s Vision Zero initiative.
Three Montgomery County Public Schools students have each been awarded a $120,000 scholarship to Midland University after finishing in the Top 5 at the National American Miss (NAM) Maryland and Virginia State Pageant.
|
10:11am Update: All lanes of MD-650 (New Hampshire Ave) at Heartfields Dr have reopened. Expect residual delays.
A serious traffic incident has closed New Hampshire Avenue (MD-650) between Nora Drive and Heartsfields Drive in White Oak according to Montgomery County Police.
A Clarksburg man has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy that transported large quantities of cocaine from California to Maryland. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced 56-year-old Norville Clarke to 40 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release after he pleaded guilty in March to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. His co-defendant, 39-year-old Daniel Cruz of Los Angeles, is awaiting sentencing. (more…)
Potbelly has permanently closed its restaurant at 544 N. Frederick Ave. in the Gaithersburg Square shopping center (h/t Pike.and.Rozay on Instagram.
The City of Takoma Park’s annual National Night Out Against Crime returns on Tuesday, August 4, from 6pm to 9pm at Piney Branch Elementary School (7510 Maple Ave.).
A man was critically injured Friday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle in Gaithersburg.