A federal judge has halted the merger of Kroger and Albertsons, following a lawsuit led by Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, the FTC, and a coalition of states, citing potential risks of reduced competition and higher food prices nationwide. Kroger operates in Montgomery County as Harris Teeter, while Albertsons operates as Safeway. Kroger would have acquired Albertsons in the merger.
A federal jury in Maryland convicted two men, one from Montgomery County, yesterday for their roles in a scheme to lie to investors in CytoDyn Inc.– a publicly traded biotechnology company based in Vancouver, Washington.
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The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection is warning residents about an increase in package delivery scams, known as “smishing,” where fraudulent text messages impersonating USPS or other carriers attempt to steal personal or financial information, urging caution and verification through official channels. (more…)
BT’s Bethesda, a new restaurant and bar owned by Brian “BT” Lacey, will open on Friday, December 13, at 4866 Cordell Ave., in the space formerly occupied by Zuma by Chef Ninja. Initially, the restaurant will be open for dinner only during its first week, with plans to introduce brunch and lunch service in the coming week. (more…)
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The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has has charged 29-year-old Isaac Tomas Pellegrino of Laytonsville, with homicide by motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, in connection with a fatal collision that occurred in July 2024. (more…)
Update: Taylynn Muhammad has been located safe and unharmed.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Taylynn Muhammad, a missing 13-year-old. (more…)
A 30-year-old Rockville woman, a manager at Silo Falls Restaurant in Brookeville, has been charged with theft and credit card fraud after using a customer’s forgotten credit card, with detectives seeking additional potential victims.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 6th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Malik Williams, a missing 18-year-old. (more…)
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council unanimously extended the Minority, Female, and Disabled-Owned Business Purchasing Program through 2029, aiming to address disparities in contracting opportunities as highlighted in the recent Disparity Study. (more…)
The Washington Commanders announced today that they have named safety Jeremy Reaves the winner of the team’s 2024 Ed Block Courage Award. The honor is given annually to a player from each National Football League team who displays extraordinary courage in the face of adversity.
Dr. Joseph Bostic, currently a principal intern at Northwood High School and a former MCPS Teacher of the Year, has been appointed acting principal of Thomas S. Wootton High School effective December 10, 2024. This change follows the administrative leave of Principal Doug Nelson on December 9, after an incident where a racial slur was found written on a student’s desk.
Dr. Peter O. Moran, Chief of Schools for MCPS, shared the following message with the Wootton community: