Law

Maryland’s Joint Enforcement Task Force on Workplace Fraud, in collaboration with the Maryland Attorney General’s Office, released a report highlighting the misclassification of over 5,500 workers in 2024, uncovering more than $36 million in unreported taxable wages. The report emphasizes the impact of workplace fraud on workers, businesses, and state revenue, with officials pledging stronger enforcement to hold violators accountable. (more…)


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Everything you need is at EDE: lifestyle, community, proximity, serenity, activity. What sets EDE apart is what’s inside, outside, and all around – an elevated suite of features and amenities that define living well.

Read on to explore the top 12 ways to experience a centrally astounding lifestyle at EDE apartments in Downtown Frederick.

1. CONTEMPORARY DESIGN: Finely crafted studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom floorplans showcase luxury finishes throughout, featuring stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, soft-close cabinetry, sleek plank flooring, and a selection of two designer color palettes.

2. WFH PRODUCTIVITY: Accomplish your tasks efficiently in convenient co-working spaces within each residential building or at the co-working lounge in the Clubhouse. Select layouts include a den or built-in desk to create a dedicated home workspace.

3. HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Support your wellness goals in the 24-hour leading-edge fitness center including cardio, strength, and functional training. Take your workout outside at the outdoor fitness stations.

4. ABUNDANT AMENITIES: Discover enviable lifestyle amenity spaces anchored by a high-design clubhouse with a warm, minimalist aesthetic. Rack up the fun in the clubroom with billiards and a double-sided fireplace. Unwind in the chic lounge with seating areas and curated artwork. Entertain your little ones at the enclosed playground.

5. ACTIVE EVENTS CALENDAR: Experience a welcoming community atmosphere with opportunities to connect through an engaging line-up of events featuring a monthly book club, wine tastings, food trucks, and other social gatherings. (more…)


Germantown

At its February 20 meeting, the Montgomery County Planning Board, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), reviewed and approved the Scope of Work for the Germantown Sector Plan Amendment.

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News

The Montgomery County ABS is holding a moving sale at its Wheaton (11405 Georgia Ave.) and White Oak (11239 New Hampshire Ave.) locations, offering 50% off all wine and spirits (excluding beer) from Saturday, February 22, to Saturday, March 1. (more…)


Bethesda

The Maryland-National Capital Park Police have arrested a juvenile and a 19-year-old male on firearm-related charges, including first-degree assault and reckless endangerment, following a non-contact shooting during a fight at Chase Avenue Urban Park on February 19, 2025. (more…)


Education

The League of Educators for Asian American Progress (LEAAP) celebrated its annual Lunar New Year scholarship banquet on February 13, successfully raising $15,000 to fund scholarships for Asian Pacific American high school seniors aspiring to careers in education.

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