Updated to include information on victim’s condition.
This morning, Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 3D officers were dispatched to the intersection of Lockwood Drive and New Hampshire Avenue In White Oak following reports of a shooting. The call came in at 9:47 am.
Pisco y Nazca received the Recognition for the Promotion and Diffusion of Peruvian Culture in the United States Award from the Embassy of Peru, honoring the restaurant’s efforts to share Peruvian heritage through its cuisine and atmosphere. Executive Chef Mauricio Chirinos accepted the award from Ambassador Alfredo Ferrero during a Peru Independence Anniversary celebration in Washington, DC. (more…)
Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins will celebrate the grand opening its newest combo restaurant at 12106 Georgia Ave. in Wheaton-Glenmont on Wednesday, July 30. The store is located in the space that was previously home to $2.49 Cleaners, on the same block as Trippy’s Tacos and Seafood in the Buff and near Popeyes. (more…)
Silver Spring’s very own Zania Socka-Nguemen, a rising sophomore forward and proud product of Montgomery County, recently played a pivotal role in leading the United States to a gold medal at the 2025 FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup, held in Brno, Czech Republic, from July 12th to 20th.
Our annual free open house is absolutely monumental this year as we celebrate a transformed campus! Come for activities all over campus, see some of your favorite Olney performers, as well as local, community-based performance groups. We’ll have more vendors than ever along with our always-popular used costume sale!
Free Performances, Demonstrations, & Classes including:
Sweet Bamboo Boba stands out as Maryland’s first do-it-yourself (DIY) bubble tea bar, offering a highly personalized experience where customers can craft their ideal drink. Sweet Bamboo Boba first opened its doors in Severna Park, Maryland, in 2023, and is now expanding with a new location planned for Downtown Silver Spring.
Only three weeks separate us from the opening whistles of official practices, and with it, the final chapter of our Montgomery County preseason coverage. Today, we turn our lens to the last five programs still waiting for their moment, four in the revamped 3A West and Poolesville, flying solo in 2A. The truth is, this group carries a disproportionate share of instability, inconsistency, and introspection. For some, 2025 represents a clean slate. For others, it’s about just staying afloat.
In a display of community solidarity, friends, family, and residents have come together to support Ada Villatoro, raising over $8,000 in just two days through a GoFundMe fundraiser. Ada, a beloved figure in Silver Spring, Maryland, is well-known as the owner of El Golfo Restaurant, a cherished local establishment that has served as a gathering place for nonprofits, artists, musicians, and community members for many years.
Join the City of Gaithersburg and the Gaithersburg-Washington Grove Fire Department as they present the 87th Annual Labor Day Parade, a cherished tradition marking the unofficial end of summer. Set along East Diamond and Russell Avenues, the parade will take place on Monday, September 1st at 10am.
While the “Best of DC” awards might focus on the nation’s capital, several Maryland establishments consistently prove their bagel prowess, earning recognition among the region’s top contenders. For aficionados of the perfectly chewy, deliciously crusted bagel, Washington City Paper’s 2025 “Best of DC” awards highlight some must-visit spots right here in Maryland.
For many, ranch dressing is more than just a condiment… it’s a way of life. And when it comes to the nuanced world of this creamy, herbaceous delight, Fox 5’s own Marina Marraco considers herself something of a “ranch connoisseur.” We recently caught up with Marraco, who enthusiastically shared her favorite spots in Maryland where the ranch truly stands out:
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Amir Whitaker, a missing 13-year-old.