Beyond MoCo

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that seven individuals have been indicted for alleged involvement in two organized groups linked to a series of armed robberies, attempted robberies, and other crimes targeting bank customers across multiple Maryland counties from August 2023 to July 2024. Authorities say the investigation uncovered a pattern of incidents involving firearms and the use of force, resulting in the theft of over $155,000. (more…)


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Whether you’re celebrating Mom, Grandma, or your favorite mentor, it’s the perfect way to relax and bond in a creative, upscale environment. We are hosting sessions the entire week leading up to Mother’s Day weekend, so you can choose the workshop time that fits your schedule best. Come make a memory (and a masterpiece) together!

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Crime

According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “Today in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, the Honorable Sharon Burrell sentenced defendant Neel Patel, 24, of Carol Stream, IL, to 20 years in prison suspending all but 18 months to serve and five years of supervised probation upon release. Judge Burrell also ordered Patel to pay $331,817.54 in restitution to the victim.” (more…)


Event

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.


Wheaton

The Wheaton Urban District will launch the Wheaton Streetery Block Party Series on Saturday, May 17, featuring monthly open-streets events through October with outdoor dining, live entertainment, and family-friendly programming aimed at revitalizing downtown Wheaton.

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MoCo Government

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich joined AstraZeneca and local leaders to celebrate the opening of a $300 million advanced manufacturing facility in Rockville that will produce CAR-T cell therapies and create over 150 skilled jobs, with support from County and State incentives. (more…)


Damascus

Award highlights the success of temporarily reimagining a portion of Main Street in Damascus in October 2024

The Montgomery County Planning Department was recognized by the Maryland Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) with a Merit Award for the Damascus Placemaking Festival (video below).


Bethesda

On Thursday afternoon, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire at a single-family home located in the 9200 block of Rosehill Drive in Bethesda. The fire, which began in the garage, quickly spread to the basement and first floor of the residence. MCFRS Chief spokesperson provided an update on Friday morning.

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