A new biography, My Name is Not Tom: The Life of Reverend Josiah Henson, by local historian Susan Cooke Soderberg, offers a fresh perspective on the life of Josiah Henson, an enslaved man from Montgomery County who escaped to Canada and became a respected leader. (more…)
A suspected drug dealer and buyer were arrested in downtown Silver Spring after a drug deal led to a police stop, during which the dealer attempted to flee by ramming a police car and was found with over two pounds of marijuana and a stolen handgun. (more…)
A well-known 7-Eleven, located off Route 50 at 106 N. Division St., just before 1st Street as you enter Ocean City, will close its doors permanently this week. Some of the comments can be seen below.
More than 160 students from nine Montgomery County high schools showcased their impressive dance skills at the 2024-2025 Annual Latin Dance Junior Division Competition, according to MCPS.
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Lucky Strike Rockville is kicking off the school year with our Bowling & Backpack Drive, and we would love your support!
Join us on Monday, August 17, beginning at 2:00 PM. Donate a new backpack or school supplies and receive a free bowling pass to use that day or during a future visit.
The Olney Chamber of Commerce will host its 43rd Annual Community Day on Sunday, March 2, bringing together nearly 100 local businesses, non-profits, county agencies, community organizations, and more. Montgomery County’s longest-running business expo also features a family expo, live performances, the Taste of Olney, and activities for all ages.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has released additional details about the arrest of a juvenile male following Tuesday morning’s lockdown at Bethesda-Chevy Chase (BCC) High School. (more…)
Justin Riggs, 35, of Smithsburg, Maryland, who was serving as a Maryland State Trooper, pleaded guilty yesterday to federal charges of Conspiracy to Distribute and Conspiracy to Possess with the Intent to Distribute Controlled Dangerous Substances, Use of a Communication Facility in Causing or Facilitating the Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Dangerous Substances, and Travel Act-State of Maryland Bribery.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) saw a 91.8% four-year graduation rate for the Class of 2024, according to the Maryland State Department of Education. This is a 2.2 point increase […]
A Gaithersburg man won a $30,000 top from a Monopoly lottery ticket purchased at White Oak Convenience Store and plans to use his winnings to visit family abroad. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery: (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing on the Bethesda Downtown Plan Minor Master Plan Amendment on February 26. Earlier that day, the Education and Culture Committee will review a $17 million supplemental appropriation for special education at MCPS and receive an update on interventions for highly impacted student groups. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County Government: (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has announced that a juvenile male has been taken into custody following the lockdown at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School. (more…)