On Saturday, Laurel Police shared that during the city’s Main Street Festival, “officers swiftly intervened when a driver recklessly breached barriers and drove into the crowd.”
Per Laurel Police: “Thanks to their rapid response, no festival-goers were harmed. However, during the incident, one of our officers did sustain minor injuries after being struck by her vehicle.
Eater DC has released a list of its “Best Burgers Around DC” created by the publication’s editors and it includes four burgers that can be found in Maryland. The Maryland locations of the restaurants can be seen below:
The Maryland-National Capital Park Police Montgomery County Division have arrested 21-year-old man for fourth-degree sexual assault after he allegedly grabbed a woman along Sligo Creek Trail in Silver Spring on May 6, 2025. (more…)
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In October we let you know that Japanese retailer UNIQLO is coming to Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda. In February shared that the retailer received a permit valued at $1.425 million to build out the store, and now we know the store has set an opening date of Friday, May 23rd.
Performances:
Saturday June 20 @ 8pm
Students from Watkins Mill High School and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School won top honors in the 2024–25 Keeping it Safe Coalition video contest, which encourages youth to raise awareness about underage alcohol use through 30-second public service announcements.
The Montgomery County Council will commemorate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month on May 13 by honoring local community members for their contributions in public safety, community service, and entrepreneurship. (more…)
The City of Laurel regrets had announce the cancellation of the Mainstreet Festival Parade scheduled for today due to a propane explosion at the intersection of 4th and Main Streets. The explosion, which occurred during vendor setup, has been contained.
“Coming Soon” signage is now up for Burlington at 19142 Montgomery Village Avenue, in the Montgomery Village Center. The new store will replace Big Lots, which permanently closed in March 2025. (more…)
Montgomery County has proposed its first-ever Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan to help fund infrastructure for the $2.8 billion Viva White Oak development, a large-scale mixed-use project in East County expected to bring thousands of jobs, housing units, and new public amenities.
The Rockville City Police Department recently unveiled a new design for its police badge and on Friday shared an updated design of its cruisers that feature the updated badge.
This year, Butler’s Orchard (22222 Davis Mill Rd.), a family-owned farm in Germantown, Maryland, is celebrating its 75th anniversary of “being the source for farm-fresh produce, memorable family experiences, and sustainable farming in the heart of Montgomery County.”