James Lorenzo Greene, 49, of Fairmount Heights, was sentenced in Montgomery County Circuit Court to 23 years in prison for a 2000 first-degree rape in Montgomery Village, identified through a DNA match in a 23-year cold case investigation. He will also serve five years of supervised probation upon release and must register as a sex offender for life.
Potomac residents craving a fresh, hand-rolled bagel are in luck, as Bethesda Bagels is targeting an early September opening for its newest location in Cabin John Village. This highly anticipated addition to the neighborhood’s dining scene will bring the beloved local institution’s famous New York-style bagels to the shopping center.
The delegation of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students, parents and staff members that participated in a pickleball exchange trip to China will be guests at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, located at 3505 International Place, NW Washington, D.C. 20008, on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 from 9am to 1 pm.
Governor Wes Moore is urging Marylanders to prepare for potential flash flooding and severe storms expected this afternoon and evening, with the highest risk along the I-95 corridor and upper Eastern Shore, as all counties except Garrett and Allegany are under a flood watch.
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.
In the early hours of Thursday, July 31, officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue. The incident, reported at approximately 12:09am, occurred in the area of the Red Carpet Inn in Takoma Park.
The indoor playground Kids Ground, located at 8010 Gramercy Blvd in Rockville/Derwood, has permanently closed its doors.
An active shooter report at Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda this morning was quickly resolved after the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) determined the individual was carrying a plastic training rifle. The incident, which prompted a significant police response, was found to have no malicious intent, and the individual is not being charged.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to a domestic disturbance on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the 19900 block of Stoney Point Way in Germantown, where a man was reportedly threatening to kill his child. Officers arrested 47-year-old Dugan Gokhan after a Taser was used to disarm him, and he was charged with multiple offenses including assault, child abuse, and reckless endangerment. (more…)
Downtown Bethesda is set to welcome a new culinary addition as Takumi Japanese Bistro and Bar prepares to open its doors at 4929 Bethesda Avenue. The new restaurant will occupy a space with a rich history of Asian-inspired dining, previously home to Wang Dynasty and, for 15 years before that, the beloved Shanghai Village.
Update by MCPD states “the subject was carrying a plastic training rifle. There was no malicious intent, and the adult male is not being charged.”
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to reports of an active shooter situation on the 8900 block of Rockville Pike earlier today, the address of Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda. Officers from the 2nd District were dispatched at approximately 10:24 a.m. after receiving the alarming call.
Dok Khao Thai Eatery is now open at 8551 Connecticut Avenue in Chevy Chase Lake. (more…)