In alignment with the Year of the Coach initiative, MCPS Athletics and the Student-Athlete Leadership Council are proud to announce the recipients of the Spring Coach of the Year awards.
With up to 40% of America’s native animal species at risk of extinction and millions of pets in households across the country relying on our support to survive, the non-profit organization SmileHub today released a new report on the Best and Worst States for Animals in 2025. Maryland came in ranked as the third worst (from second worst last year).
With nearly 82% of Americans planning summer trips in 2025, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Best Summer Travel Destinations.Washington DC was ranked as the third best summer destination.
Summer fun starts at Good Counsel! Our Summer Camps are packed with exciting activities, sports, creativity, adventure, and unforgettable memories for campers of all ages. From the field to the classroom and everywhere in between, there’s something for everyone at Good Counsel’s Summer Camps!
Spend your summer learning, laughing, and making new friends with the Good Counsel community. Spots are filling fast so be sure to register today!
Register at: www.olgchs.org/camps
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The Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, in partnership with local organizations, is hosting a free expungement clinic on May 17 to help eligible individuals begin the process of clearing certain charges from their criminal records with on-site legal assistance and conditional approvals. (more…)
Historic Indigenous Recognition Event to Take Place in Montgomery County, Maryland
The Taino American Indigenous National Organization (T.A.I.N.O.) proudly announces its upcoming signature public event,
Maryland State Police are asking for the public’s help identifying four individuals, ages 16–20, in connection with an assault and reported hate crime targeting a victim’s sexual orientation early May 10 in Frederick County. (more…)
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The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGCPD) Homicide Unit arrested and charged a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of his friend on Saturday in Beltsville. The suspect is 18-year-old Kimaury Kamara of Mt. Holly Spring, PA. He’s charged with manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Derrick Palmer of Beltsville, who we are told was a student at Kennedy High School in Silver Spring.
Dollar Tree has signed on to replace the recently shuttered Party City at 5600 Urbana Pike Suite C, Frederick, MD 21704 in Key Plaza.
In December, we let you know that Sixty Vines– the restaurant known for its revolutionary wine on-tap program and vineyard-inspired cuisine, is making its move into Maryland with a Gaithersburg location. The location is now under construction with signage up in the windows (photos below).
Twenty MCPS students from five high schools have been awarded National Merit scholarships by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).
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The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing on May 13 to consider the County Executive’s proposal to increase the County income tax rate from 3.2% to 3.3% for Tax Year 2025.
SOMOS Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has officially opened its doors earlier this month at 1343 Lamberton Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20902, in the Kemp Mill shopping center. Founded by the father-son duo of Christian Martinez and Braden, this gym is more than just a training facility– it’s a place where passion, culture, and community converge.