Rockville

Rockville’s Croydon Creek Nature Center has installed a specialized viewfinder with EnChroma lenses to help colorblind visitors see a broader range of colors, enhancing accessibility and inclusion within the city’s parks.

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Entertainment

The highly anticipated and beloved seasonal watermelon shake has returned at Cook Out, and families from across the state are visiting Maryland’s only Cook Out location (Salisbury) for a taste of the shake that’s only available in July and August.

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Restaurants

Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse, established in 2015, opened its first location in Jacksonville, Florida. The founders aimed to introduce an authentic Southern Brazilian churrasco dining experience to the United States. As we reported in June 2024, the restaurant will expand into Maryland, recently receiving a permit to start construction at Rockville’s Twinbrook Quarter development, which also hosts the county’s newest Wegmans.

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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

The Triumph Trek at the Rio is the ultimate celebration of strength, recovery and hope — and everyone is invited.

On Sunday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation and Adventist HealthCare Home Care Services will gather at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg for an untimed walk-or-wheel around the accessible lakeside path. This is not a race. Scooters, wheelchairs, walkers, strollers and every pace are welcome, and no one finishes last.


Maryland

Governor Wes Moore announced that eligible Maryland households will receive increased energy assistance benefits through the Office of Home Energy Programs to help offset rising utility costs, with expanded eligibility and higher benefit amounts taking effect in Fiscal Year 2026. (more…)


Crime

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s (PGPD) Financial Crimes Unit (FCU) recently arrested two suspects in connection with a carrier scam that involved the impersonation of Federal Trade Commission (FTC) agents. The suspects are 30-year-old Zheng Xie of Flushing, New York, and 27-year-old Jianwei Wang of Monterey Park, California.

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Takoma Park Police

The Takoma Park police department warns that it’s crucial to use extreme caution on your property after experiencing any kind of inclement weather. “It’s especially important to use caution after particularly high winds, tornados, ice storms, and lightning.” The department shared the following tips to protect both your property and your family:

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