Bethesda

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) arrested five individuals during a retail theft operation at a Bethesda Safeway on March 20. Suspects were charged with theft, conspiracy, and other offenses, with some released on the scene and others transported to the Central Processing Unit. (more…)


DMV

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a dramatic restructuring in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order, “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Workforce Optimization Initiative.”

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Montgomery Parks

Montgomery Parks has announced the availability of the GRIT Freedom Chair at Brookside Nature Center. This innovative chair integrates the features of a manual wheelchair and a mountain bike, making it suitable for exploring both natural surface and paved trails.

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Maryland

The Maryland State Archives is set to launch a new version of the Maryland Land Records website, https://mdlandrec.net, in May 2025, where users will incur a charge of $0.20 per page to view and download modern records.

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Law

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, along with 21 other attorneys general, issued an open letter to the legal community condemning attempts by the Trump administration to intimidate lawyers and law firms over ideological differences. The coalition emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law, resisting political pressure, and supporting colleagues who face retribution for representing clients adverse to the administration. (more…)


Restaurant

Dacha Beer Garden is coming to 1115 East-West Highway in Silver Spring, taking over the former site of Denizens Brewery. Denizens, which opened in the space in June 2014, closed its Silver Spring location in October 2023, with owner Julie Verrati stating, “Our ten-year lease has come to an end, and that’s the end of an era for us. It’s been an incredible ten years in Silver Spring, and we’re so grateful for the community here…” Denizens can still be found at 4550 Van Buren St in Riverdale Park, MD.

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