Beyond MoCo

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced that a Prince George’s County man was sentenced to 10 years in prison and four years of supervised release after a federal investigation by ICE and the DEA found he conspired to distribute fentanyl and possessed a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. (more…)


Announcement

Jamie McIntyre, former CNN military affairs and senior Pentagon correspondent, as well as former Washington Examiner senior writer for defense and national security, will speak about how the events on 9/11 and the aftermath ushered in a “post-truth” era in America. Jamie has written extensively on this topic and draws from a life-long career in journalism, including his time at the Pentagon on 9/11.

This event is FREE and open to everyone!


Event

Music. Art. Food. Community. The Takoma Park Folk Festival brings it all together for one free, unforgettable day. Discover six stages of live music from around the world, shop an acclaimed juried craft show, enjoy international cuisine, connect with local community organizations, and let the kids explore crafts and activities in the Children's Nook. It's one of the region's most beloved traditions, and a celebration of the creativity, diversity, and welcoming spirit that has long defined Takoma Park.

New this year! Jam at the Crossroads is a place for musicians of all levels to come together and be part of the music.


Bethesda

Agora, which opened its first restaurant at 1527 17th St NW DC back in 2010, is a Mediterranean restaurant specializing in Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisine served tapas-style. The restaurant has since opened a location in Tysons Corner, VA in 2019, and will now be opening its first Maryland location in Bethesda, according to Biz Journals.

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Highways / Interstates

A multi-vehicle crash on the westbound Bay Bridge/US 50 has led to significant traffic disruptions this afternoon. The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) reported the incident at 12:15 p.m., stating that all westbound lanes were blocked due to the crash, which involved entrapment.

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Clarksburg

Exciting developments are underway at the Clarksburg Town Center retail core as Weis Markets prepares to become the anchor grocery store. The addition of Weis is anticipated to be a key driver of foot traffic to the retail core, benefiting any surrounding businesses that sign on.

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Flower Hill

Progress is being made at North Pointe at Flower Hill, a new 16,000-square-foot retail and restaurant center at 18251 Flower Hill Way in Gaithersburg. Located behind Gentleman Jim’s, one of the sister properties to this project and other Flower Hill developments, North Pointe is set to bring an exciting mix of dining and service options to the area.

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Maryland

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown and a coalition of 21 attorneys general submitted a letter opposing a proposed HUD rule that would repeal Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing regulations, arguing the rollback would undermine efforts to prevent housing discrimination and promote equitable access to federally assisted housing.

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