A 44-year-old Gaithersburg man died following a medical emergency while on a rental pontoon boat in North Carolina’s Currituck Sound.
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The Montgomery County Council has approved a zoning measure allowing more residential building types such as duplexes, triplexes, townhouses, and small apartment buildings up to 40 feet tall along designated corridors. Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 25-02, part of the More Housing NOW initiative led by Councilmembers Andrew Friedson and Natali Fani-González, aims to expand housing options and affordability for working residents. The legislation permits the construction of townhomes, duplexes, triplexes, and small apartment buildings on land currently zoned for single-family homes. (more…)
Mark Hendrickson stands out as one of only 13 athletes to have played in both Major League Baseball (MLB) and the National Basketball Association (NBA). The former Orioles player, who ended his athletic career with the team in 2011, is also the most recent athlete to do so.
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:
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LoveFood, described as a “hugely successful and award-winning food and cookery website,” has released its list of “The Best Ice Cream Parlor in Every State.” Maryland’s winner was Annapolis Ice Cream Company, which has several locations across the state through Always Ice Cream.
We are excited to announce that Taste MoCo will be spearheading the 2025 Montgomery County Agricultural Fair’s MD Foodie Awards. The awards ceremony is set to launch on the first day of the fair, Friday, August 8th, providing attendees with a full week to savor and explore the diverse culinary offerings.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Benedict Leong, a missing 53-year-old. (more…)
The City of Hagerstown has enacted a temporary ordinance effective August 8, 2025 until February 8th, 2026, aimed at maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and accessibility of public spaces within its limits. This ordinance prohibits sleeping or lodging outdoors in public areas, ensuring that these spaces remain welcoming for all residents and visitors.
A Silver Spring woman is $100,000 richer after purchasing a winning lottery scratch-off ticket at Rodman’s Discount Store on Randolph Rd. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
On Monday, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 14 attorneys general submitted comments opposing a USDA proposal to collect and share personal data from SNAP recipients, arguing it is unnecessary, unlawful, and threatens privacy protections.
Miniso has closed at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, according to signage posted on the storefront.