Crime

Today, Nicholas John Roske, 29, of Simi Valley, California, pled guilty to attempting to kill a United States Supreme Court Justice. As part of his guilty plea, Roske admitted that on June 7, 2022, he flew from Los Angeles International Airport to Dulles International Airport with a firearm and ammunition in his checked baggage. He then took a taxi from the airport to Montgomery County, Maryland, with the intent to kill the Supreme Court Justice.

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MoCo Government

Montgomery County government has approved legislation and zoning changes to expedite and incentivize the conversion of highly vacant office buildings into housing, including a 20-year tax abatement for projects that provide at least 17.5 percent affordable units. (more…)


Event

Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.

Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM


DMV

Duke’s Grocery, a London-inspired gastropub, has officially opened its first location outside of DC in Montgomery County’s Potomac Village. With the opening, Duke’s introduces Maryland to its signature “Proper Burger,” consistently ranked among the best burgers in DC and a multiple-time winner of “Best Burger in DC” competitions. Watch the first look video below for an exclusive preview.

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News

Leon Harris issued a statement on Tuesday announcing his decision to step away from his role at NBC4 to prioritize his health and family after more than 40 years in the news industry. Harris was last seen on the network on November 26, 2024, when concerns arose among viewers after he appeared to struggle with speaking clearly during a 6 p.m. newscast. (more…)


Gaithersburg

Shortly before 3:30pm on Tuesday on Stewartown Road near Goshen Road in Gaithersburg, a two-vehicle collision prompted an emergency response from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services. According to dispatch details, some occupants were trapped inside one of the vehicles at the scene.

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DMV

Two Montgomery County based businesses– Saints Row Brewing and the La Casita family of restaurants– have joined forces to launch a truly locally inspired Latino beer. The new brew, named El Rancho, is a Central American-style lager featuring a blend of American and Neomexicanus hops. Described as bright, clean, and crisp with a hint of citrus, El Rancho is brewed exclusively at Saints Row Brewing in Olde Towne Gaithersburg.

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MoCo Athletics

The 2025 induction ceremony of the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame (MCSHF) is less than a month away. Six inductees will be honored at the ceremony on Sunday May 4th, 2025 at 4pm. Get your free tickets now through Eventbrite at www.mcshf.org.

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