At Hallie Wells Middle School in Clarksburg, a compassionate initiative known as the Care Closet is making a significant impact on students’ lives. Conceived in 2021 by parent Mrs. Sonal Purohit, who was then the PTSA president, the Care Closet was designed to provide essential everyday items to students who may not have access to them. Dr. Carla McNeal, the principal of Hallie Wells, highlights the importance of this resource in fostering a supportive school environment.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle collision into a building at 2223 Bel Pre Road (Bel Pre Barber Shop) in Aspen Hill at 8:30 p.m on Thursday. (more…)
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The Seneca Valley and Northwest High School communities are mourning the sudden loss of Dominique Perry– a paraeducator and football coach at Seneca Valley High School in Germantown who graduated from nearby Northwest High School in Germantown in 2020.
Governor Wes Moore announced a partnership with SIRUM to expand access to affordable prescription medications in Maryland through the nonprofit pharmacy Good Pill. The initiative allows Maryland residents facing high prescription costs to obtain medications for as little as $2 per month, with prescriptions delivered statewide. (more…)
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Eater DC recently unveiled its list of the “Best Korean Barbecue Restaurants Around DC,” featuring three establishments from Maryland, including two located in Montgomery County.
Six weeks after a driver crashed through its storefront, reconstruction at Big Greek Cafe (3200 block Bennett Creek Ave, Urbana, Frederick County) is complete, cleaning is underway, and the restaurant will reopen for service on Friday, March 14.
The Maryland Equitable Justice Collaborative (MEJC) released a report detailing the historical and current factors driving mass incarceration and racial disparities in the criminal legal system, offering 18 recommendations to address systemic inequities, particularly the over-incarceration of Black people. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested 20-year-old Roniyah Thomas of District Heights, MD, in connection with an attempted murder and attempted carjacking in Chevy Chase on February 4, 2025. (more…)
Moyer & Sons Moving & Storage has been named the 2025 Independent Mover of the Year by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) for its excellence in safety, service, and sustainability. CEO Jason Moyer credited the award to the dedication of the company’s team, highlighting its commitment to customer satisfaction and innovation in the moving industry. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a multi-jurisdictional prescription fraud case involving an unidentified female suspect who has allegedly been picking up medications under other people’s names since March 2024. (more…)
A Gaithersburg man is $50,000 richer after purchasing a winning lottery scratch-off ticket at Wawa. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)