On May 12, 2025, at approximately 11:30 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 6900 block of New Hampshire Avenue (7-Eleven) for a panic alarm.
The Principal of Odessa Shannon Middle School, Dr. Natasha H. Booms, issued the following statement regarding a physical altercation involving students and staff that occurred during the 8th-grade lunch period on Monday, May 12:
The Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will launch a major overhaul of the Ride On bus system on Sunday, June 29, introducing new routes, schedule adjustments, and improved Metro connections as part of the Ride On Reimagined plan. (more…)
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, joined by 19 other state attorneys general, filed two lawsuits against the Trump administration challenging new federal conditions that tie emergency and transportation funding to state cooperation with immigration enforcement, arguing the measures unlawfully override state laws and exceed federal authority.
ConnectJew LIVE! is a social discovery night where 20+ local Jewish organizations, clubs, dinners, and communities come together so you can explore the DMV young adult Jewish scene in one evening. A mixer for Jewish life, friends, and community — meet people, discover social clubs, find Shabbat dinners, and plug in at whatever level feels right. Tickets required; exact address sent 24 hours before the event (Metro Center / Chinatown area).
College Park Day is on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 12:00 to 6:00 pm at the College Park Aviation Museum and Airport!This annual festival has free activities and entertainment for all ages.
This year includes three live music and performance stages! Dance and sing along to an exciting lineup of local bands!
On Tuesday, Governor Moore announced the signing of the Chesapeake Bay Legacy Act on May 13, 2025, as part of a legislative package aimed at improving the Bay’s health and […]
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McDonald’s is opening its newest restaurant at 11710 Rockville Pike in North Bethesda, located in the former Arby’s site, which closed its last Montgomery County location in May 2021. This location, which started construction last fall, appears to be part of McDonald’s new “On the Go” concept, which includes a smaller/limited lobby and focuses primarily on delivery and pick-up services.
A McDonald’s-based social media account, McFranchisee, shared details about the first “On the Go” concept that opened in Los Angeles in December 2024:
Montgomery County Council Vice President Will Jawando issued the following statement regarding the proposal to fund 99.8 percent of the total Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Board of Education request. (more…)
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that it conducted a targeted operation in the Washington, D.C. area from May 6 to May 9, apprehending 189 individuals allegedly in the country illegally and issuing inspection notices to 187 local businesses. (more…)
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The YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase will host Paddles with a Purpose on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 9401 Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda to kick off its new partnership with pickleball brand North Bethesda-based JOOLA, featuring pro meet-and-greets, clinics, and round robin play.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is asking for the public’s help identifying a man who died after jumping from a parking garage on Ellsworth Drive in downtown Silver Spring. (more…)
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Montgomery County Board of Education President Julie Yang and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor have released a statement on an the announcement by County Council president Kate Stewart of a path forward to fun 99.8% of the MCPS budget for FY26.