The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) encouraging residents to reduce, reuse, and recycle during the holiday season to minimize waste, which typically increases by 25% between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, and offers tips for sustainable practices and proper tree recycling. (more…)
Chef Ngee Kitchen Jollof Rice Drive Thru is coming soon to 18523 N. Frederick Ave. in the Gaithersburg S.C. shopping center. (more…)
Javier Reyes, 22, of Silver Spring, was found guilty of second-degree felony murder and handgun use in the death of Walter Woods during a drug deal in March 2023 and faces up to 60 years in prison at his February 2025 sentencing. (more…)
The Container Store, a leading retailer of organizing solutions, custom spaces, and in-home services, announced it has filed for voluntary protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas on December 22, 2024. The company has two locations in Montgomery County– Gaithersburg and Rockville.
People’s Book is excited to announce that New York Times bestselling author, Lisa See, will be at the Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center (7995 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910) for a lively talk on June 16 at 7PM, with doors open at 6 PM. Tickets are on sale now.
A $10 ticket gains you entry, but a $40 ticket ensures you have a copy of this new historical novel to pick up at the venue. Purchase of Daughters of the Sun and Moon from People’s Book is required to enter the book signing line at the end of the talk.
Join Kaiser Permanente for Healthy at the Harbor, a free community health and wellness event taking place Saturday, June 6, from 11 am to 4 pm at National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Bring your family and friends for free full day of fun, fitness, and preventive care along the waterfront.
Throughout the day, Kaiser Permanente nurses and physicians will offer no-cost health screenings, alongside a health and wellness expo focused on preventive care education. A lively Kids’ Zone will keep children active and entertained with spin-art bikes, face painting, balloon art, games, and more.
In coordination with Montgomery County and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro), the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the State Highway Administration (SHA) have agreed to make almost seven miles of bus-only lanes on MD 97 (Georgia Avenue) between Silver Spring and Glenmont permanent.
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA)is urging motorists to curtail non-essential travel on Tuesday morning due to potential icy conditions until temperatures warm.
A Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) officer at the Rockville Station arrested a suspect for fare evasion and assault after the suspect threatened and pushed the officer. (more…)
Tuan Vo is the proud owner of Phowheels, a unique Vietnamese culinary venture. Raised in Montgomery County, he attended White Oak Middle School and Springbrook High School, and currently resides in Burtonsville. Construction has now begun on the DMV’s first drive-thru Vietnamese restaurant at Burtonsville Crossing (it will also feature the option to dine-in).
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) announced the passing of K9 Monte, an 8 ½-year-old Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd mix, who served in patrol and narcotics detection for six years. (more…)
A Clarksburg man was sentenced to 12 months in prison and lifetime sex offender registration after being convicted of a third-degree sex offense for groping a woman during a 2021 college graduation event. (more…)