Health

The Maryland Department of Health has received federal approval to expand access to behavioral health and home and community-based services for children and youth with serious emotional disturbances, enhancing eligibility, reducing administrative barriers, and improving family and peer support under the state’s 1915(i) Medicaid plan.

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Business

Peterson Cos. has requested schematic development plan approval for up to 500 multi-family residential units and 43,000 SF of retail uses in four buildings located throughout the Washingtonian Center at Rio in Gaithersburg.

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Briggs Chaney

During a traffic stop in the Briggs Chaney/Castle Boulevard area of Silver Spring, MCPD’s 3rd District Community Action Team arrested a driver with an active warrant and recovered a stolen loaded handgun, while a passenger was also arrested after an AR-style pistol with 30-round magazines was found.

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Community

You’re all invited to join us for our Happy Hour celebrating our app, the @mocopass. The Happy Hour takes place at Beth’s Cafe and Bar (at 4948 Fairborn Ave. in Bethesda on Friday, June 6th, from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

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