Christopher Stuart Crittenden, 54, of Frederick, was arrested on Thursday, March 13, and charged with assault and disorderly conduct after allegedly punching a United Airlines gate agent at Gate D12 at Dulles International Airport. FOX5 reports that Crittenden is a former Montgomery County Fire Department Captain (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Dynacee Lavel Manglona, a missing 25-year-old from Rockville. (more…)
Montgomery County Councilmember Andrew Friedson issued a statement on Friday opposing the County Executive’s proposed property tax increase, emphasizing the need to keep the county affordable as residents face rising costs and economic uncertainty. He argues that the county should fund essential services without increasing housing costs and reaffirms his commitment to rejecting tax hikes, as he has done in previous years. Full statement below: (more…)
Pike & Rose is a 24-acre, transit-oriented neighborhood including more than 50 tenants of retail space. The current selection of restaurants (including Summer House Santa Monica, Fogo de Chao, &pizza, sweetgreen and Julii), retailers (including REI, Sephora, L.L.Bean and Sur La Table, Uniqlo), a Porsche dealership, and entertainment offerings (iPic Theaters, Pinstripes and AMP by Strathmore) have created what many view as one of the county’s top retail environments. Below is a list of what’s coming soon to the development:
Join us in celebrating the groundbreaking of construction for the Lightbridge Academy, an early childhood education center dedicated to supporting working families. Offering daycare, preschool, kindergarten, and summer camps, Lightbridge brings its Circle of Care philosophy to the community, combining a strong academic foundation with a focus on social and emotional growth in a safe, supportive environment.
Lightbridge Academy Gaithersburg will be opening in the Walnut Hill Plaza, Gaithersburg in early 2027. This event will take place in the lower parking lot. Please enter by turning onto N Westland drive, turning right into the plaza after passing the construction, and park along the back fence. Light refreshments will be served. Please rsvp at the Gaithersburg Germantown Upcounty Chamber of Commerce website: https://cca.ggchamber.org/EvtListing.aspx?dbid2=MDGAI&evtid=20351142&class=E
Three Montgomery College students, Taian Chen, Olatomiwa Ogunkoya, and Eman Saqib have been recognized for their academic excellence and leadership through prestigious scholarships awarded by the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society.
On a recent evening shift in downtown Silver Spring, an officer from the Montgomery County Police Department’s 3rd District utilized license plate reader technology to identify a stolen vehicle.
The Maryland-National Capital Park Police Montgomery County Division have issued a statement after the Montgomery County Police Department announced that human remains were discovered in Rock Creek Regional Park on March 1, 2025. While the exact location of the remains is not being disclosed to protect the investigation, authorities assure the public that there is no immediate safety threat and encourage park visitors to continue their activities as usual. (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has proposed a $7.7 billion Fiscal Year 2026 operating budget, “prioritizing education, public safety, affordable housing, and economic development while maintaining financial stability.” The plan includes the largest-ever local contribution to public schools, fare-free Ride On buses, and targeted tax increases to sustain essential services, but comes with a nearly 3.5% increase in property tax rate.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order requiring 18 federal agencies to halt illegal mass layoffs of probationary employees and reinstate those fired by 1:00 p.m. on March 17, 2025. This ruling follows a lawsuit by Brown and a coalition of 20 attorneys general, challenging the Trump administration’s failure to provide the legally required 60-day notice before terminating thousands of federal employees, causing harm to Maryland’s economy and workforce.
Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna K. Miller met with the Governor’s Interfaith Council to discuss support for communities affected by federal workforce changes. The administration highlighted ongoing efforts, including job fairs and expanded resources, to assist displaced federal workers in Maryland.
Montgomery County police are searching for 24-year-old Tyrone Harrington, wanted for multiple thefts in Bethesda, and seeking to identify his alleged accomplice.