Dimitrios Grigoropoulos of Gaithersburg, MD, born in August of 1946 in Fourna Eyrytanias, Greece, passed away peacefully earlier this week, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, resilience, and unwavering kindness within the Montgomery County community he cherished. As a beloved figure known for his contributions to local businesses, including Tippy’s Taco House in Gaithersburg and Traville Barbershop in Rockville, Dimitrios touched the lives of many in the area.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Kimberly Elizabet Carias Lemus, a missing 14-year-old. (more…)
A grocery shopper won a $33,150 prize on a FAST PLAY lottery ticket purchased at Giant Food located in the Aspen Hill Shopping Center. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:
Summer fun starts at Good Counsel! Our Summer Camps are packed with exciting activities, sports, creativity, adventure, and unforgettable memories for campers of all ages. From the field to the classroom and everywhere in between, there’s something for everyone at Good Counsel’s Summer Camps!
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According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, on Tuesday, in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, the Honorable Margaret Schweitzer sentenced Wenhui Sun, 35, of Lake Arbor, CA, to 20 years in prison, suspending all but 6.5 years to serve, followed by five years of supervised probation. Sun was also ordered to pay $457,410.34 in restitution. (more…)
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The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a fatal collision that occurred Tuesday night in Gaithersburg. (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will be joined by County Councilmember Andrew Friedson and Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) leadership to announce the expansion of the MCPD Drone as First Responder Program to the Bethesda area at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12 at the Public Safety Headquarters.
Updated at 10:30PM: The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a fatal collision that occurred Tuesday night in Gaithersburg. (more…)
Montgomery Parks, with a $7.5 million federal grant, is implementing traffic calming and road-crossing improvements at parks and trails to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety. The public is invited to a virtual meeting on March 20 to learn more and provide feedback on projects planned for Sligo Creek, Matthew Henson, and Wheaton Regional Park.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and MCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas W. Taylor presented the Fiscal Year 2024 Climate Action Plan Annual Report, highlighting progress on initiatives to reduce climate pollution and enhance resilience. (more…)
A federal court temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Education’s termination of K-12 teacher preparation pipeline grants while a lawsuit, joined by Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and other state attorneys general, is underway. The lawsuit challenges the decision, arguing that the grants are essential for addressing teacher shortages and maintaining the quality of education.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a public meeting on March 27 at 7 p.m. at Whetstone Elementary School to discuss pedestrian safety improvements along a 2.4-mile segment of Montgomery Village Avenue in Gaithersburg. (more…)