On Thursday, County Executive Marc Elrich issued a statement recognizing J. Craig Venter’s groundbreaking work in decoding the human genome and its role in shaping Montgomery County into a global leader in life sciences, with his legacy continuing through institutions like the J. Craig Venter Institute in Rockville. Venter passed away on Wednesday, April 29.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded Thursday around 6:16 pm to the 800 block of Rockville Pike for a two-vehicle collision with one person trapped.
Montgomery County police reported a range of incidents across multiple districts on April 29, 2026, including assaults, thefts, burglaries, and weapons-related offenses.
Summer is heating up at Good Counsel Athletics!
Our summer camps are filling fast, and only a few spots remain! Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, stay active, or have fun with friends, now is the time to register.
Don’t miss your chance to train with Falcons coaches and athletes this summer. Register today before camps sell out! www.olgchs.org/camps
The Montgomery County Board of Education approved the following administrative appointments on Thursday, April 30:
Join Us for StoryBox Comics Fair, a two-day festival celebrating local and independent comics authors!
Day 1 – Saturday, June 27th, 11-5pm @ DwightMess compound (805 Silver Spring Ave): Events are open to the public, admission is FREE. Featuring Special Guest Artists, gallery exhibitions, workshops, artist talks, a modeling session (suggested donation) and exhibitors, you can dig in to indie comics and also tour the compound, which features an extensive comics collection, a rare video collection, Risograph and screenprinting studios.
A 19-year-old Silver Spring man has been charged following a fight and shooting in the parking lot of Blake High School.
A newly listed home in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood is setting a new bar for the community, hitting the market at $4.25 million and potentially shattering the previous record by a wide margin.
Charleys Cheesesteaks will open a new location at the Woodmoor Shopping Center in Silver Spring on Friday, April 30 at 10am, with a grand opening promotion offering a free small cheesesteak combo to the first 25 guests. (more…)
The 14th Annual VisArts Rockville Arts Festival will take place from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 at Rockville Town Square, featuring more than 130 artists, community art activities and live demonstrations.
Washington Business Journal reports that Duke’s Grocery is expanding with a new concept, “Duke’s Burgers,” set to open at 1621 Crystal Drive in Arlington. The upcoming spot will operate as a compact, 300SF kiosk inside JBG Smith’s open-air Water Park food hall, with a target opening in late spring/early summer.
Montgomery County has been selected by the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund to receive a $150,000 grant and technical support to strengthen residents’ financial resilience before and after emergencies.
Montgomery County’s Department of Permitting Services (DPS) will begin offering free residential deck maintenance inspections starting May 1 as part of Building Safety Month.