On Wednesday at Seneca Valley High School, a reported sighting of what appeared to be a gun triggered an immediate response, according to a letter sent out to the school community. The incident began when a student observed another student with what was initially believed to be a firearm. In response, a Shelter-in-Place was initiated at 12:42 pm on Wednesday.
Monster-Mania Con 63 will take place from May 9–11, 2025, at the Baltimore Harbor Hilton, bringing three days of horror-themed entertainment to fans near Camden Yards and the Inner Harbor. (more…)
The Lancaster County Dutch Market at 12623 Wisteria Drive in Germantown will hold its first outdoor pig roast and chicken barbecue of the year from May 1–3.
At St. Martin of Tours (SMS), students grow into confident, compassionate leaders. Serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade, we offer a warm, faith-filled environment where every child is known and supported throughout their academic journey.
Are you exploring school options for next year? SMS students grow through a rigorous, faith-centered curriculum that blends strong academics with daily opportunities to build character, curiosity, and a love of learning.
Our curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning, personalized support, and values-driven instruction that prepares students to excel in high school and beyond. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and 39 other bipartisan attorneys general are urging Congress to maintain funding for the Legal Services Corporation, highlighting its role in providing civil legal aid to underserved populations, including rural residents, veterans, and low-income individuals.
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.
MCPS has shared that Richard Ensley, a first grade teacher at Diamond Elementary School in Gaithersburg, is this year’s winner of the Shirley J. Lowrie “Thank You for Teaching” Award. He won a $2,500 prize for being named the winner.
On April 22, The Washington Post announced the winners and finalists for its 2025 Principal and Teacher of the Year Awards. Each year, the publication recognizes those who demonstrate exceptional school leadership and contribute significantly to advancing education in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Two Montgomery County educators were honored as finalists this year. More about each below, courtesy of MCPS:
Joshua T. Mebane, 29, of Silver Spring, Maryland, has been sentenced to life in federal prison for first degree murder after killing his cell mate in Indiana. Mebane previously pled […]
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating three overnight shootings that occurred in Germantown, Derwood, and Gaithersburg, believed to be connected and targeted, with two men injured and no suspects identified.
On Tuesday, eleven Montgomery County chambers of commerce jointly urged the County Council to remove a proposed 3.4% property tax increase from the FY2026 budget, citing concerns about the financial impact on residents and businesses. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying five suspects wanted in connection to an armed robbery that occurred on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:36 p.m, in the 900 block of Silver Spring Avenue. (more…)
The City of Rockville is hosting its annual Skate Jam event at the Rockville Skate Park (355 Martins Lane) on Saturday, April 26 from 9am until 5pm. (more…)