Events

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.

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Beyond MoCo

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.

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Announcement

At The Head Spa by Bare, we believe that true beauty begins with a healthy scalp, its your unique wellness experience for the mind and body. Relax with aromatherapy and gentle massages while healing your scalp.

Head Spa Facial rituals are a unique and luxurious experience that focuses on relaxing and revitalizing the scalp and hair. These rituals combine traditional Japanese techniques with modern spa treatments to provide a holistic approach to wellness.


Event

October 10 & 11, 2026

The MoCo Epic is a festival celebrating mountain biking, natural surface trails, and the community that makes this region a great place to ride! 2026 marks the 16th anniversary of the MoCo Epic.


MoCo Government

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…)


Crime

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a 38-state bipartisan coalition urging Congress to take action against organized retail crime, which has led to over $121 billion in financial losses and increased violence against retail workers. (more…)


Maryland

Bill MD SB613 was introduced on January 28th by Senator Jeff Waldstreicher (D–Montgomery County, District 18) and Senator Michael Jackson (D-Prince George’s County, District 27) to establish a pilot program that permits the use of video cameras in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County to enforce specific prohibitions related to the use of mobile devices while operating a vehicle.

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Beyond MoCo

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport seized 257 pounds of dried opium poppy pods between February 12 and February 21, 2025, from 81 shipments originating in Madrid, Spain. The controlled substances, often used to make narcotic “poppy tea,” were mislabeled as decorative items and destined for multiple addresses across the U.S., with CBP officers seizing them for destruction as part of ongoing efforts to prevent illicit drug imports. (more…)